Wisconsin vs Penn State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 16

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Penn State head coach Mike Rhoades speaks during Big Ten NCAA college basketball Media Days Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 16, 2024, 12:23 PM
  • Wisconsin (10-6) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Penn State (7-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Wisconsin / Penn State TV channel: BTN

The Wisconsin Badgers (10-6) visit Bryce Jordan Center to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions (7-10) on Jan. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in University Park, PA.

Wisconsin is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Wisconsin vs. Penn State Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wisconsin-5.5 -110O 145.5 -110-275
Penn State +5.5 -110U 145.5 -110+210

Wisconsin vs Penn State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Wisconsin will win this college basketball game with 70.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Wisconsin vs Penn State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Penn State will cover the spread with 54.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wisconsin has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 35 games (+4.10 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (+3.05 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 35 games (+2.15 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.00 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 37 games (+8.95 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.85 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.40 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.15 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+2.05 Units / 11% ROI)

Wisconsin Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wisconsin has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.95 Units / -100% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -100% ROI

Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Penn State has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.45 Units / -100% ROI
  • 11-6 when betting the Over for +4.3 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 6-11 when betting the Under for -6.1 Units / -100% ROI

Wisconsin Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin has averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (459 turnovers/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.8

Wisconsin has averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (459 turnovers/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.0

Wisconsin has averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (459 turnovers/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Wisconsin has averaged 9.8 turnovers per game (157 turnovers/16 games) this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.3

Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Penn State has made 512 three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big 10 Teams

Penn State has made 226 three-pointers on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big 10 Teams

Penn State has made 238 three-pointers in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big 10 Teams

Penn State has 15.2 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 18.8

Wisconsin Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin has allowed 64.1 points per game (3,271 points/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 70.9

Wisconsin has allowed 33.4 points per game (534 points/16 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 36.4

Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (68/172) in the first half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,210/2,720) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 42%

Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Penn State has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (377 rebounds/17 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.6

Penn State has averaged 9.4 steals per game (159 steals/17 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Penn State has 159 steals this season — most among Big 10 Teams

Penn State has averaged 7.2 steals per game (210 steals/29 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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