Purdue Boilermakers vs Iowa Hawkeyes odds, spread & prediction
Purdue Boilermakers3-5
Iowa Hawkeyes6-2Iowa hosts Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov 14, 1:00 PM ET with a defense that has allowed just 12.5 points per game and a 6-2 team that has handled its share of Big Ten business. Purdue arrives at 3-5, riding a two-game losing streak, and needing something to go right on the road.
See the full college football board & lines →Purdue Boilermakers vs Iowa Hawkeyes prediction: who is favored
The market favors the Iowa Hawkeyes at -669 on the moneyline, a 84% implied chance to win, and -16.5 on the spread. The total is 45.5.
BettorEdge community odds as of Nov 8. This is what bettors are pricing, not a pick, and it moves as money comes in.
At a glance
- Iowa is the favorite at -669, with Purdue at +488
- Iowa is 6-2 in 2026; Purdue is 3-5 and on a two-game skid
- The last five meetings split 3-2 in Iowa's favor, including a 20-14 Iowa win the last time Kinnick hosted this matchup in 2023
Lines at a glance
Where this game is priced right now. Every number is peer to peer, set by bettors rather than a sportsbook.
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The fair price in the markets is -669 for Iowa and +488 for Purdue. On BettorEdge you can post your own number and let the community trade against it, cutting out the vig a traditional sportsbook bakes in.
The Matchup: Defense vs. a Struggling Offense
Iowa's defense has been the story of its season, holding opponents to 12.5 points per game across eight games. Purdue is averaging 29.5 points per game on offense but is also giving up 32.1, and losses to Notre Dame (10-49), Penn State (17-31), and Washington (26-38) show the Boilermakers have been beaten badly by quality competition. On common opponents, Purdue beat Minnesota 41-13 while Iowa lost to Minnesota 10-13, and Iowa beat Washington 41-24 while Purdue lost to Washington 26-38. That split does not point cleanly one way, but the defensive numbers favor Iowa.
Recent Meetings at Kinnick
Over the last eight seasons these programs have split recent meetings 3-2 in Iowa's favor. Iowa won the last game at Kinnick Stadium 20-14 in October 2023 and won 24-3 at Purdue in 2022. Purdue's last win in this series came in Iowa City in 2021, a 24-7 result. The series has been tight at times but Purdue's 2-10 record in 2025 and a 3-5 start to 2026 make a road upset a tall order.
How to play it
Iowa at -669 is a steep price, and BettorEdge is the right place to shop it because you can post your own number and see what the community will actually lay. Purdue at +488 makes sense only for bettors who see value in a desperate road team with upset potential, but the defensive gap and Purdue's recent form against good opponents make that a tough sell. Check the live board, set your line, and let the peer-to-peer market come to you.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- vs Indiana StateW 44-19
- vs Wake ForestL 36-38
- at UCLAL 38-52
- vs Notre DameL 10-49
- at IllinoisW 24-17
- vs MinnesotaW 41-13
- vs WashingtonL 26-38
- at Penn StateL 17-31
Went 2-10 in 2025. Current streak: L2. Home: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN.
- vs Northern IllinoisW 40-0
- vs Iowa StateW 16-13
- vs Northern IowaW 55-0
- at MichiganW 20-19
- vs Ohio StateL 14-31
- at WashingtonW 41-24
- at MinnesotaL 10-13
- vs WisconsinW 30-0
Went 9-4 in 2025. Current streak: W1. Home: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA.
Common opponents
Teams both sides have already played this season.
- MinnesotaPurdue: W 41-13Iowa: L 10-13
- WashingtonPurdue: L 26-38Iowa: W 41-24
Matchup history
Purdue Boilermakers and Iowa Hawkeyes last played on Saturday, Oct 7, 2023, when the Iowa Hawkeyes won 20–14. Over the last 5 meetings: Iowa Hawkeyes 3, Purdue Boilermakers 2.
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Preseason scouting report
Purdue Boilermakers
- Ryan Browne returns at QB after a sophomore season of 2,153 yards, 9 TDs, and 10 INTs, as well as 206 rushing yards and 4 rushing TDs
- Starting RB from last season is gone. Minnesota transfer Fame Ijeboi (441 yards, 2 TDs) and Texas transfer Jerrick Gibson (152 yards, 1 TD) are expected to split carries
- All three starting WRs and the starting TE are gone. Expected starters at WR include Iowa State transfer Xavier Townsend (243 yards, 0 TDs), Pennsylvania transfer Bisi Owens (696 yards, 5 TDs), and Florida Atlantic transfer Asaad Waseem (699 yards, 5 TDs)
- Returning two starting offensive lineman with three transfers expected to start
Iowa Hawkeyes
- Starting QB from last season is gone, so backup QB Jeremy Hecklinski (2 for 2, 8 yards, 0 TDs in 2 games played)
- Kamari Moulton returns at RB after a sophomore season of 878 yards and 5 TDs. South Dakota transfer Lendon Phillips Jr is expected to split carries (1,920 yards - led FCS, 19 TDs)
- Top player in terms of receiving yards returns in DJ Vonnahme (434 yards, 3 TDs). Two transfers are expected to start at WR in UT-Rio Grande Valley transfer Tony Diaz (881 yards, 11 TDs) and Furman WR Evan James (796 yards, 7 TDs)
- Returning two starting offensive lineman
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Purdue Boilermakers vs Iowa Hawkeyes start?+
Purdue Boilermakers at Iowa Hawkeyes kicks off Saturday, Nov 14, 7:30 PM ET at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, IA. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Purdue Boilermakers vs Iowa Hawkeyes?+
The Iowa Hawkeyes are favored at -669 on the moneyline in prediction markets and -16.5 on the spread. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Purdue Boilermakers vs Iowa Hawkeyes?+
The spread is Iowa Hawkeyes -16.5 and the total is 45.5 points, priced by the BettorEdge community rather than a house. Because the market is peer-to-peer you can also set your own number and wait for someone to take it.
What are Purdue and Iowa's records in 2026?+
The Purdue Boilermakers are 3-5 and the Iowa Hawkeyes are 6-2 this season. Purdue is scoring 29.5 points a game and allowing 32.1; Iowa is scoring 28.3 and allowing 12.5.
When did Purdue and Iowa last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Oct 7, 2023, when Iowa Hawkeyes won 20-14 at Kinnick Stadium. Over the last 5 meetings in the past 8 seasons, Purdue has won 2 and Iowa 3.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Saturday, Nov 14, 7:30 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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