Purdue enters this game on a three-game losing streak, having previously dominated with 11 wins in 12 games, and is currently tied for third place in the Big Ten standings alongside Maryland and Wisconsin.

Indiana has struggled recently, losing six of their last seven games, with only a single upset victory over Michigan State to show for their efforts, and they have lost seven of the last ten encounters with Purdue.

No. 13 Purdue is set to take on Indiana in a crucial college basketball matchup today at Assembly Hall in Bloomington.

For Indiana, this game is pivotal as they are listed among the 'first four out' in CBS Sports' Bracketology, making a win essential for their NCAA Tournament hopes.

In their earlier matchup this season, Purdue secured a victory over Indiana with a score of 81-76 on January 23.

The Boilermakers are favored to win this game by a margin of 3.5 points, with star guard Braden Smith expected to play a crucial role.

Fans can catch the game live on CBS at 1:30 p.m. ET, with streaming options available on CBS Sports and Paramount+.