- Northwestern is a -7.5 point favorite vs Penn State
- Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
- Penn State / Northwestern TV channel: PEAC
The Penn State Nittany Lions visit Welsh-Ryan Arena to take on the Northwestern Wildcats on Jan. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 pm in Evanston, IL.
Northwestern is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).
The Penn State vs. Northwestern Over/Under is 149.5 total points.
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Penn State vs. Northwestern Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Penn State vs Northwestern Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Northwestern will win this college basketball game with 74.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Penn State vs Northwestern Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northwestern will cover the spread with 60.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Penn State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Penn State has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.50 Units / 35% ROI)
- Penn State have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.55 Units / 21% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.30 Units / 18% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 11 away games (+1.90 Units / 6% ROI)
Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+10.25 Units / 2% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.80 Units / 7% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.30 Units / 4% ROI)
- Northwestern have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 18 games at home (+1.05 Units / 5% ROI)
Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Penn State has a 8-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.2 Units / -23.64% ROI).
- 9-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.1 Units / -0.82% ROI
- 11-9 when betting the Over for +1.1 Units / 5% ROI
- 9-11 when betting the Under for -3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI
Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern has a 8-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.05 Units / -23.11% ROI).
- 9-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -3 Units / -0.27% ROI
- 10-10 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 10-10 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI
Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State shot 75% from the free throw line (502/671) last season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Penn State is shooting 31% from three (75/243) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%
Penn State has averaged 1.32 points per shot (1,532 points/1,165 shots) this season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.35
Penn State is shooting 47% (545/1,165) this season — 5th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (336 assists/ 162 TOs) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (336 assists/ 162 TOs) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.4
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (1,313 assists/ 781 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Northwestern has averaged 8.5 turnovers per game (162 turnovers/19 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.0
Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (731 rebounds/32 games) last season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7
Penn State has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (257/741) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%
Penn State has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (194/515) this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%
Penn State allowed 6.0 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7
Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (229/763) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Northwestern has averaged 5.4 steals per game (102 steals/19 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.9
Northwestern allowed 69.3 points per game (2,218 points/32 games) last season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 71.5
Northwestern has averaged 23.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,941 rebounds/84 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.5
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