Penn State vs Nebraska Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 17

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 17, 2024, 8:08 AM
  • Nebraska (15-10) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Penn State (12-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
  • Penn State / Nebraska TV channel: BTN

The Penn State Nittany Lions (12-13) visit Pinnacle Bank Arena to take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (15-10) on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Lincoln, NE.

Nebraska is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Penn State vs. Nebraska Over/Under is 153.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Penn State+7.5 -110O 153.5 -110+270
Nebraska -7.5 -110U 153.5 -110-350

Penn State vs Nebraska Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Nebraska will win this college basketball game with 77.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Penn State vs Nebraska Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Penn State will cover the spread with 52.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Penn State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 32 games (+9.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 19 away games (+8.10 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Penn State have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 19 away games (+6.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 36 games (+3.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 18 games at home (+13.40 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 30 games (+12.20 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Nebraska have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+8.40 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Nebraska have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+6.05 Units / 25% ROI)

Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Penn State has a 12-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI).

  • 10-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.35 Units / 4.05% ROI
  • 16-9 when betting the Over for +6 Units / 21.74% ROI
  • 9-16 when betting the Under for -8.6 Units / -31.39% ROI

Nebraska Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Nebraska has a 15-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.05 Units / 14.78% ROI).

  • 14-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.55 Units / 9.93% ROI
  • 16-8 when betting the Over for +7.2 Units / 26.18% ROI
  • 8-16 when betting the Under for -9.6 Units / -34.91% ROI

Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Penn State has attempted 733 threes on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big 10 Teams

Penn State has made 260 three-pointers on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big 10 Teams

Penn State has made 566 three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big 10 Teams

Penn State is shooting 36% from three (566/1,551) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (303 assists/ 306 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Nebraska has made 228 three-pointers this season — most among Big 10 Teams

Nebraska is shooting 76% from the free throw line (366/481) this season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Nebraska has averaged 15.4 assists per game (370 assists/24 games) this season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Penn State has averaged 8.9 steals per game (204 steals/23 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Penn State has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (515 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.1

Penn State has averaged 8.9 steals per game (204 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Penn State has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (515 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Nebraska Defensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska has allowed 10.0 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7

Nebraska has allowed 9.0 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Nebraska has allowed 9.4 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.5

Nebraska has averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (676 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7


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