Indiana vs. Purdue Basketball: Start Time and How to Watch Live Stream on Peacock

Indiana basketball is gearing up to face off against Purdue basketball in what promises to be an exciting Big Ten matchup. The Hoosiers are coming off a recent victory, snapping a four-game losing streak, while the Boilermakers are looking to bounce back from two consecutive losses.

The Hoosiers are led by Lamar Wilkerson, who averages an impressive 19.4 points per game and boasts a 40.6% 3-point shooting percentage. Tucker DeVries contributes 14.6 points and 5.0 rebounds, with Tayton Conerway adding 11.2 points and 4.1 assists, despite a recent ankle injury.

On the other side, the Boilermakers have been struggling with late-game leads in their recent losses to UCLA and Illinois. Braden Smith leads the team with 15.2 points, 9.3 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game, shooting an impressive 43.6% from beyond the arc. Fletcher Loyer adds 12.7 points with a 37.4% 3-point shooting percentage, while Trey Kaufman-Renn and Oscar Cluff contribute inside with 12.5 and 11.8 points respectively.

The Purdue-Indiana game is set to tip off at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. Fans can catch the action live on Peacock through streaming services.

In terms of predictions, Sam King from the Journal & Courier forecasts a close game with Purdue coming out on top, predicting a final score of Purdue 91-84. It’s sure to be an electrifying match between these two Big Ten rivals.