The upcoming college basketball game between No. 7 Purdue and Indiana is a highly anticipated rivalry showdown scheduled for February 20, 2026, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette. Purdue, with an overall record of 21-5 and an 11-4 record in the Big Ten, aims to rebound after a recent loss to Michigan and seeks to maintain its top-tier ranking and strong NCAA tournament positioning. Indiana, holding a 17-9 overall record and 8-7 in the Big Ten, comes into the game after recent wins against Oregon and Wisconsin, but has struggled in away games. Purdue leads the series historically with a 128-94 advantage and has won nine of the last ten meetings in Mackey Arena. The game is crucial for Purdue to avoid its first home loss to Indiana since 2013-2014 and to stay in the Big Ten title race. Purdue's offensive efficiency ranks second nationally, but its defense has been less effective, especially against wings, which Indiana heavily relies on. Indiana's roster features key players like Lamar Wilkerson and Tucker DeVries, with Indiana's defense ranked 3rd in effective field goal percentage nationally. The game is expected to be competitive, with Purdue favored by 11.5 points. Purdue's star point guard Braden Smith is chasing the NCAA all-time assist record, currently holding 986 assists. Expert predictions suggest Purdue will win comfortably, with a forecast score of 78-67 by a CBS analyst and 80-70 by CBS Sports. The outcome of this game could influence Purdue's momentum heading into the final stretch of the season and the NCAA tournament, making it a pivotal matchup for both teams.