Penn State vs Wisconsin Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

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  • Wisconsin is a -11.5 point favorite vs Penn State
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Penn State / Wisconsin TV channel: PEAC

The Penn State Nittany Lions visit Kohl Center to take on the Wisconsin Badgers on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Madison, WI, USA.

Wisconsin is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).

The Penn State vs. Wisconsin Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Penn State+11.5 -110O 152.5 -105+525
Wisconsin -11.5 -110U 152.5 -115-750

Penn State vs Wisconsin Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Wisconsin will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Penn State vs Wisconsin Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Penn State will cover the spread with 51.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Penn State has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.45 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+2.55 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Penn State have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 12 away games (+0.45 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 36 games (+12.50 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Wisconsin have covered the 1H Spread in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Wisconsin have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.75 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.03 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.50 Units / 11% ROI)

Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Penn State has a 15-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.55 Units / -4.7% ROI).

  • 15-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.2 Units / -1.43% ROI
  • 11-18 when betting the Over for -8.75 Units / -26.56% ROI
  • 18-11 when betting the Under for +5.9 Units / 17.85% ROI

Wisconsin Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wisconsin has a 19-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.95 Units / 21.12% ROI).

  • 22-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.35 Units / 2.2% ROI
  • 17-13 when betting the Over for +2.7 Units / 8.18% ROI
  • 13-17 when betting the Under for -5.7 Units / -17.27% ROI

Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Penn State has averaged 15.8 assists per game (475 assists/30 games) this season — tied for 46th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.7

Penn State has 22.0 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Penn State has 21.5 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.1

Penn State is shooting 76% from the free throw line (501/661) this season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Wisconsin Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin is shooting 83% from the free throw line (499/598) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Wisconsin is shooting 83% from the free throw line (499/598) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Wisconsin is shooting 83% from the free throw line (499/598) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 74%

Wisconsin is shooting 79% from the free throw line (1,027/1,297) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Penn State has averaged 9.3 steals per game (324 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Penn State averaged 8.3 steals per game (266 steals/32 games) last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Penn State has averaged 8.2 steals per game (511 steals/62 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Penn State has 245 steals this season — 9th most among Power Conference teams

Wisconsin Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin has averaged 27.4 defensive rebounds per game (823 rebounds/30 games) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Wisconsin has averaged 4.9 steals per game (142 steals/29 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.0

Wisconsin has averaged 5.3 steals per game (158 steals/30 games) this season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Wisconsin has averaged 5.3 steals per game (158 steals/30 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6


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