Purdue vs Rutgers Basketball: Streaming, TV Channel, Start Time and Preview

Purdue basketball is on a winning streak! After breaking a four-game losing streak with a victory over UCLA on Friday, Matt Painter is ready to take on Rutgers. The No. 18 Boilermakers are gearing up to face Rutgers on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. With a record of 20-9, they are tied for third place in the Big Ten conference standings alongside Maryland and Wisconsin.

Rutgers, with a record of 14-15, is coming off a tough loss to Michigan but had back-to-back wins against Washington and USC. While they boast two potential lottery picks in the NBA Draft, Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, no other player on their team averages more than 8 points per game.

When Purdue last faced Rutgers on Jan. 9, they emerged victorious with a score of 68-50. Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn were standout players in that game. Smith had 16 points and 14 assists, while Kaufman-Renn scored 16 points. Bailey led the Scarlet Knights with 17 points, and Harper, who was recovering from the flu, contributed 6 points.

Looking ahead to the Purdue vs. Rutgers matchup tonight, expert predictions lean towards Purdue with a projected score of 82-67. This game could be a good opportunity to watch Braden Smith for a potential triple-double and to cheer on Caleb Furst in what might be a memorable game at Mackey Arena.

If you’re wondering when and where to watch the Purdue vs. Rutgers game, it will be airing at 7 p.m. ET at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. You can catch the game on TV via Peacock or stream it on various platforms, including 1260 AM in Indianapolis, 96.5 FM in Lafayette, SiriusXM Channel 85, and Varsity Network. If you’re looking for a free way to watch, consider using a Fubo trial to stream the game. Get ready to cheer on the Boilermakers as they take on Rutgers tonight!