Iowa vs. Purdue: How to watch, odds, picks, final score predictions from ESPN, KenPom

After being upset last weekend, the Purdue Boilermakers are looking to rebound against the Iowa Hawkeyes in a Big Ten showdown on Thursday, live from the Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. Ahead of the game, which will be broadcast live on ESPN2, predictions and betting odds – including KenPom analytics – are rolling in.

How to watch Iowa vs. Purdue

Tip-off: 7 p.m. ET

Location: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, Indiana

Channel: ESPN2

Vegas odds

Purdue is a 7.5-point favorite over Iowa on Thursday, according to VegasInsider. The over-under is set at 149.5 points.

ESPN BPI prediction

Predicted winner: Purdue

Win probability (for Purdue): 80.6%

ESPN’s College Basketball Power Index (BPI) is a tool that measures team strength and uses that to predict outcomes of future performances.

KenPom prediction

Predicted final score: Purdue 81, Iowa 72

Win probability (for Purdue): 81%

KenPom is another tool that provides advanced analysis across college basketball. Like ESPN, KenPom projects that Purdue comes away with a victory over Iowa.

More on Iowa vs. Purdue

Moreover, Purdue is coming off a disappointing loss to Indiana, which proved to be their second of the season, as the Boilermakers have been one of the best and most consistent teams in the country.

Led by big man Zach Edey, who’s averaged 22.4 points and 13.2 rebounds on the season, Purdue has been among the top teams in the nation all season long. The sky is the limit for the Boilermakers, and they’ll be a tough out, come March.

However, the Hawkeyes would love to rain on Purdue’s parade. They’ve won three straight, and are looking like they’re hitting their stride at the most important time. Led by Kris Murray and his 20.5 points per game, they have a shot every time they’re on the court.

Alas, it’ll be a fascinating Big Ten showdown on Thursday, but only one team can leave the court victorious.