- Northwestern (20-9) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Penn State (17-12)
- Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
- Watch the game on BTN
The Penn State Nittany Lions (17-12) visit Welsh-Ryan Arena to take on the Northwestern Wildcats (20-9) on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Evanston.
Northwestern is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).
The Penn State vs. Northwestern Over/Under is 133.5 total points.
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Penn State vs. Northwestern Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
Penn State | +3.5 -105 | O 133.5 -105 | +150 |
Northwestern | -3.5 -115 | U 133.5 -115 | -185 |
Penn State vs Northwestern Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Northwestern will win this game with 56.8% confidence.
Penn State vs Northwestern Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Penn State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Penn State and Northwestern, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Penn State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Penn State have covered the Spread in 33 of their last 50 games (+15.40 Units / 28% ROI)
- Penn State have covered the 1H Spread in 29 of their last 45 games (+12.45 Units / 25% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 25 games (+10.40 Units / 22% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.50 Units / 41% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 29 games (+7.25 Units / 9% ROI)
Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 31 games (+13.90 Units / 13% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 24 games at home (+12.50 Units / 47% ROI)
- Northwestern have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 21 games (+10.55 Units / 45% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 16 games (+9.85 Units / 48% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 23 games at home (+7.30 Units / 29% ROI)
Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Penn State has gone 17-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+4.9 Units / 0% ROI).
- 15-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.3 Units / 7.18% ROI
- 17-12 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 11.91% ROI
- 12-17 when betting the Under for -6.7 Units / -21% ROI
Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern has gone 18-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+5.9 Units / 18.5% ROI).
- 19-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.9 Units / 12.63% ROI
- 11-18 when betting the Over for -8.8 Units / -27.59% ROI
- 18-11 when betting the Under for +5.9 Units / 18.5% ROI
Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has made 136 three-pointers in the first half this season — most among Big 10 Teams
Penn State has made 10.7 three-pointers per game this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.2
Penn State has 11.5 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 18.1
Penn State has averaged 5.6 offensive rebounds per game (123 rebounds/22 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.6
Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (787 assists/ 531 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Northwestern is shooting 42% (1,346/3,217) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Northwestern is shooting 41% (522/1,289) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%
Northwestern is shooting 41% (522/1,289) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has averaged 5.0 steals per game (111 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Penn State has averaged 5.6 steals per game (168 steals/30 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Penn State has averaged 4.7 steals per game (107 steals/23 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.5
Penn State has averaged 5.2 steals per game (275 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.9
Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has averaged 8.1 steals per game (178 steals/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Northwestern has 178 steals this season — 2nd most among Big 10 Teams
Northwestern has averaged 7.2 steals per game (379 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.9
Northwestern has averaged 6.9 steals per game (240 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
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