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Purdue vs. Iowa prediction: Why Purdue is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/14/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Purdue vs Iowa predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Iowa will square off with Purdue in men's college basketball action at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, beginning at 5:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Purdue as the most likely winner of the Purdue vs. Iowa game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Purdue vs. Iowa prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Purdue and Iowa 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Purdue a 56% chance of defeating Iowa. Our predicted final score has Purdue winning 73-71.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Purdue and Iowa each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 142.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of going over.
Purdue vs. Iowa odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Purdue | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (-114) | +1.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -135 | +114 |
| Total | o142.5 (-108) | u142.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Purdue vs. Iowa picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 +1.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Purdue | -135 |
| Total | Over 142.5 | -108 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 142.5 total points.
Purdue vs. Iowa game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena is scheduled to commence at 5:00 PM ET.
- Who: Purdue vs. Iowa
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Conclusion
We predict Purdue, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat Iowa on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Purdue vs. Iowa insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from 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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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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