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Indiana Hoosiers at Purdue Boilermakers Rivalry Matchup
No. 7 Purdue hosts Indiana in Big Ten battle
Published on Mar. 1, 2026
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The Indiana Hoosiers (17-9, 8-7 Big Ten) will visit the No. 7 Purdue Boilermakers (21-5, 11-4) on Friday night in a Big Ten rivalry game at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. Purdue is coming off a loss to No. 1 Michigan, while Indiana is looking to bounce back after a blowout defeat at No. 10 Illinois.
Why it matters
This is a key Big Ten matchup between two teams looking to improve their NCAA Tournament resumes. Purdue is aiming to bounce back from its recent loss, while Indiana is hoping to build on its recent success against the Boilermakers, having won the last two meetings.
The details
Indiana is just 2-8 against the spread in its last 10 games as a favorite, while Purdue has struggled to cover big spreads this season. The Hoosiers have been a strong bet when they have a rest advantage, going 6-3 ATS in those situations. The Under has prevailed in 3 of the last 4 meetings between these teams, and Indiana has trended towards a slower pace in recent weeks.
- The game will tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, February 20, 2026.
- Purdue's last game was a 90-81 loss to No. 1 Michigan on Tuesday.
- Indiana's last game was a 71-51 loss at No. 10 Illinois on Sunday.
The players
Indiana Hoosiers
The Indiana Hoosiers are a Division I college basketball team that competes in the Big Ten Conference.
Purdue Boilermakers
The Purdue Boilermakers are a Division I college basketball team that competes in the Big Ten Conference and are currently ranked No. 7 in the nation.
What’s next
The winner of this game will take a step forward in the Big Ten standings and improve their NCAA Tournament positioning.
The takeaway
This rivalry matchup between Indiana and Purdue features two talented Big Ten teams looking to bounce back from recent losses. The spread may be a bit too high for Purdue to cover, and the Under could be the best bet given the defensive-minded styles of both teams.
