No. 13 Purdue Looks to Break Losing Streak Against Indiana on Sunday

Bloomington, Indiana – The No. 13 Purdue Boilermakers (19-8, 11-5 Big Ten) will face the Indiana Hoosiers (15-11, 6-9) on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. ET in a crucial Big Ten matchup. Both teams are desperate for a win to bolster their NCAA Tournament aspirations. Purdue enters the game on a three-game losing streak, while Indiana has dropped six of its last seven contests.

Despite Indiana’s struggles, their recent victory against then-No. 11 Michigan State offers a glimmer of hope. Conversely, Purdue is looking to rebound after falling to Michigan State earlier in the week, which has impacted their position in the conference standings.

The Boilermakers and Hoosiers previously squared off on Jan. 31, where Purdue claimed an 81-76 victory in West Lafayette. The teams traded leads 15 times in that contest, making for an exciting matchup.

According to the latest odds from SportsLine, Purdue enters as a 4-point road favorite, with an over/under set at 150.5 points for total scoring. SportsLine’s statistical model has simulated this game 10,000 times, predicting a final score of Purdue 78, Indiana 72, and indicating a strong likelihood that the game will stay under the point total.

Purdue has excelled in this rivalry recently, winning seven of the last ten meetings. The Boilermakers have also shown consistency against the spread, covering in ten of their last 14 games and six of their last seven on the road. Braden Smith has been a standout for Purdue, scoring 24 points in the last game against Indiana.

Indiana, aiming for a turnaround, must focus on cutting down turnovers, which were a major factor in their previous loss to Purdue. The Hoosiers’ recent trend has favored the under, hitting in four of their last five games, while Purdue has struggled offensively on the road.

Head coach Matt Painter emphasizes defense to turn around Purdue’s recent fortunes. The team has allowed more than 81 points per game during the current losing skid, and Painter looks to tighten the defense, particularly against Indiana’s interior offense.

As the teams prepare for this pivotal matchup, both sets of fans can expect an intense rivalry clash at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, adding to the allure of college basketball.