Iowa vs Penn State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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Penn State head coach Mike Rhoades speaks during Big Ten NCAA college basketball Media Days Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 08, 2024, 11:23 AM
  • Iowa (9-13) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Penn State (10-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 161.5 points
  • Iowa / Penn State TV channel: BTN

The Iowa Hawkeyes (9-13) visit Bryce Jordan Center to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions (10-12) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in University Park, PA.

Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Iowa vs. Penn State Over/Under is 161.5 total points.

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Iowa vs. Penn State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iowa-1.5 -105O 161.5 -110-120
Penn State +1.5 -115U 161.5 -110+100

Iowa vs Penn State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Penn State will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iowa vs Penn State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Penn State will cover the spread with 60.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.65 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 32 games (+1.25 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 36 games (+9.95 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 32 games (+9.50 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.50 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.70 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Penn State have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 36 games (+2.50 Units / 6% ROI)

Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa has a 9-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.3 Units / -21.9% ROI).

  • 8-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.65 Units / -3.88% ROI
  • 14-8 when betting the Over for +5.2 Units / 21.53% ROI
  • 8-14 when betting the Under for -7.45 Units / -30.72% ROI

Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Penn State has a 10-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.2 Units / -13.22% ROI).

  • 9-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.35 Units / 5.46% ROI
  • 14-8 when betting the Over for +5.1 Units / 20.99% ROI
  • 8-14 when betting the Under for -7.4 Units / -30.71% ROI

Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (465 assists/ 248 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (932 assists/ 529 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (932 assists/ 529 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (389 assists/ 203 TOs) this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Penn State has made 548 three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big 10 Teams

Penn State has averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (561 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Penn State has made 254 three-pointers on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big 10 Teams

Penn State is shooting 32% from three (163/514) this season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has averaged 7.5 steals per game (246 steals/33 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Iowa has averaged 7.1 steals per game (381 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.0

Iowa has averaged 7.9 steals per game (165 steals/21 games) this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (1,530/3,302) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Penn State has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (467 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.1

Penn State has averaged 9.0 steals per game (190 steals/21 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Penn State has averaged 9.0 steals per game (190 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Penn State has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (467 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 38th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7


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