Wisconsin at Penn State odds, picks and predictions
The Penn State Nittany Lions (8-9, 2-4 Big Ten) welcome the No. 8 Wisconsin Badgers (13-3, 5-0) to Bryce Jordan Center Tuesday. Tip is set for 9 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Wisconsin vs. Penn Stateodds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Penn State was destroyed by the No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, losing 95-78 on the road yet covering as an 18.5-point underdog. It has been an underdog in all 6 conference games and is 3-3 against the spread (ATS) in those games. It is 2-1 ATS in Big Ten road games. Penn State is 7-10 ATS on the season and 3-4 ATS in its last 7. G Kanye Clary leads the team, averaging 18.6 points per game.
Wisconsin is No. 8 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. The Badgers beat the Northwestern Wildcats 71-63 Saturday, covering as a 7-point home favorite. They have covered in 5 straight games, 4 of which were conference battles. Wisconsin is 5-0 ATS in Big Ten action and 9-6-1 ATS on the season. It is led by G AJ Storr, who is averaging 14.8 points per game.
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Wisconsin at Penn State odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:17 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wisconsin -245 (bet $245 to win $100) | Penn State +198 (bet $100 to win $198)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wisconsin -5.5 (-110) | Penn State +5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Wisconsin at Penn State picks and predictions
Prediction
Wisconsin 81, Penn State 72
Moneyline
PASS.
The Badgers have been far better this season and in conference play. They are a justified strong favorite, but aren't worth a play at -245.
Against the spread
LEAN WISCONSIN -5.5 (-110).
The Nittany Lions have lost 2 straight games and 3 of their last 4. They have a 31-point road loss to Michigan State, a 3-point home loss to Northwestern and a 17-point road loss to Purdue on their resume in 2024, to go along with a 6-point neutral-court win over Michigan. Those do not suggest Penn State is a team to back.
Wisconsin, on the other hand, has covered in 5 straight and is 5-0 ATS in Big Ten games. It has covered 7 of its last 9 and has wins over Marquette, Northwestern and Michigan State. The Badgers are playing well and should be able to cover this spread on the road.
Back WISCONSIN -5.5 (-110).
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Over/Under
BET OVER 144.5 (-110).
Wisconsin has scored at least 80 in 3 of its last 5 games and at least 71 in 7 straight. It is 8-8 O/U on the season and 5-2 O/U in its last 7. The Badgers have a plethora of efficient scorers with 3 players averaging double figures and their top-5 scoring options shooting 44.5% or better from the field.
Penn State is 11-6 O/U and has gone Over in 5 of 6 conference games. It is 8-2 O/U in its last 10 and has allowed at least 73 in 4 straight games. Expect points to be scored in this battle and take OVER 144.5 (-115).
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