The Purdue Boilermakers (17-5, 9-2 Big Ten) hope to continue a four-game road win streak when they visit the Iowa Hawkeyes (13-8, 4-6 Big Ten) on February 4, 2025.
Purdue was victorious in its previous game versus Indiana, 81-76, on Friday. Braden Smith was its leading scorer with 24 points. Iowa dropped its previous game to Ohio State, 82-65, on Monday. Drew Thelwell was its top scorer with 20 points.
When is Purdue vs. Iowa and when does it start?
This contest between the Boilermakers and Hawkeyes will take place on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Be ready to see the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Purdue vs. Iowa
The Boilermakers and Hawkeyes will take to the court at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for this matchup on February 4, and if you’d like to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on Peacock.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Game Preview
Purdue Stats, Odds & Insights
Purdue’s +215 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 9.8 points per game) is a result of scoring 77.7 points per game (95th in college basketball) while allowing 67.9 per outing (72nd in college basketball).
The Boilermakers are averaging 77.7 points, just 0.8 fewer than the 78.5 the Hawkeyes allow.
Purdue knocks down 7.8 three-pointers per game (170th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.4. It shoots 37.7% from deep while its opponents hit 30.7% from long range.
The Boilermakers are posting 84.3 points per game this year at home, which is 15.8 more points than they’re averaging in road games (68.5).
Purdue has been racking up 79.1 points per contest in its last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little higher than the 77.7 it has scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
Iowa Stats, Odds & Insights
Iowa has a +151 scoring differential, topping opponents by 7.2 points per game. It is putting up 85.7 points per game, fifth in college basketball, and is giving up 78.5 per contest to rank 331st in college basketball.
The Hawkeyes’ 85.7 points per game are 17.8 more than the Boilermakers concede.
Iowa makes 2.6 more threes per game than the opposition, 10.2 (19th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.6.
In 2024-25 the Hawkeyes are scoring 11.4 more points per game at home (89.8) than away (78.4).
Iowa is putting up 84.1 points per contest over its previous 10 games, which is 1.6 fewer points than its average for the season (85.7).
Boilermakers Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trey Kaufman-Renn | 22 | 18.4 | 6.2 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Braden Smith | 22 | 15.8 | 4.6 | 8.8 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 2.1 |
Fletcher Loyer | 22 | 14.0 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
Daniel Jacobsen | 2 | 6.5 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
C.J. Cox | 22 | 6.1 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
Hawkeyes Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Owen Freeman | 19 | 16.7 | 6.7 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 0.3 |
Payton Sandfort | 21 | 16.0 | 5.7 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 2.5 |
Josh Dix | 20 | 13.3 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 2.1 |
Drew Thelwell | 20 | 10.7 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
Brock Harding | 21 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
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