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Iowa vs. Purdue prediction: Why Iowa is favored to win women's basketball matchup [2/19/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Iowa vs Purdue predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Purdue and Iowa are scheduled to meet in the women's college basketball at Mackey Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model projects Iowa as the most likely winner of the Iowa vs. Purdue game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Iowa vs. Purdue prediction: Who will win?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's women's basketball game between Iowa and Purdue 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Iowa a 95% chance of defeating Purdue.
According to our model, the 144.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Iowa vs. Purdue odds
We have sourced the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Iowa | Purdue |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -16.5 (-110) | +16.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -2000 | +1100 |
| Total | o144.5 (-110) | u144.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Iowa vs. Purdue picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Iowa -16.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Iowa | -2000 |
| Total | Over 144.5 | -110 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 144.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Iowa vs. Purdue game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's women's basketball action between Purdue and Iowa at Mackey Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Iowa vs. Purdue
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Mackey Arena
Conclusion
We predict Iowa, with a 95% win probability, will likely beat Purdue on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Iowa vs. Purdue insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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