- Penn State is a -1.5 point favorite vs Pittsburgh
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- Penn State / Pittsburgh TV channel: BTN
The Penn State Nittany Lions visit Giant Center to take on the Pittsburgh Panthers on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Hershey, PA.
Penn State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (105).
The Penn State vs. Pittsburgh Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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Penn State vs. Pittsburgh Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Penn State | -1.5 105 | O 147.5 -115 | -110 |
| Pittsburgh | +1.5 -125 | U 147.5 -105 | -110 |
Penn State vs Pittsburgh Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Penn State will win this college basketball game with 55.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Penn State vs Pittsburgh Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Penn State will cover the spread with 52.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Penn State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Penn State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+5.15 Units / 5% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.05 Units / 3% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.90 Units / 3% ROI)
Pittsburgh Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Pittsburgh has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.05 Units / 19% ROI)
- Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.25 Units / 14% ROI)
Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Penn State has a 4-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI).
- 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +5 Units / 5.17% ROI
- 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
- 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
Pittsburgh Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Pittsburgh has a 5-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.7 Units / -20.53% ROI).
- 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.7 Units / -3.56% ROI
- 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Pittsburgh averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (287 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Pittsburgh has averaged 4.3 turnovers per game (328 turnovers/76 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 5.3
Pittsburgh has averaged 73.5 points per game (882 points/12 games) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 82.3
Pittsburgh has averaged 73.5 points per game (882 points/12 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 82.9
Pittsburgh Offensive Stats & Trends:
Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (216/691) last season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (119/385) in the first half last season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%
Pittsburgh has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (281 rebounds/12 games) this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.6
Pittsburgh allowed 67.8 points per game (2,168 points/32 games) last season — 4th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 71.5
Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Pittsburgh averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (287 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Pittsburgh has averaged 4.3 turnovers per game (328 turnovers/76 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 5.3
Pittsburgh has averaged 73.5 points per game (882 points/12 games) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 82.3
Pittsburgh has averaged 73.5 points per game (882 points/12 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 82.9
Pittsburgh Defensive Stats & Trends:
Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (216/691) last season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (119/385) in the first half last season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%
Pittsburgh has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (281 rebounds/12 games) this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.6
Pittsburgh allowed 67.8 points per game (2,168 points/32 games) last season — 4th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 71.5
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