The Purdue Boilermakers face off against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Championship Game, with Purdue entering as 2-point favorites.

Iowa's high-powered offense averages 84 points per game, led by Keegan Murray's 23.4 points per game and Jordan Bohanan's crucial three-point shooting. However, their defense allows 71 points per game, which could be a liability.

Purdue counters with dominant interior size and a balanced attack scoring 80 points per game. Star guard Jaden Ivey leads the team with 17+ points per game, while their defense holds opponents to just 68.5 points per game.

Key Factors:

• Iowa's explosive offense vs Purdue's strong defense
• Purdue's size advantage in the paint
• Fatigue impact on both teams' shooting
• Iowa's defensive struggles

Game Prediction: Take Purdue -2.0. The Boilermakers' superior defense and balanced offense should overcome Iowa's scoring prowess. Expect a lower-scoring game than usual due to championship game fatigue.

Recent History:

• Iowa: Coming off last-second win vs Indiana
• Purdue: Narrow victory over Michigan State
• Purdue has been the Big Ten's most consistent team

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