Boston University vs Penn State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Boston University vs Penn State

The Boston University Terriers face the Penn State Nittany Lions, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, November 25.

Our wager is Penn State against the spread. Back the big favorites off -13.5 at odds of -120 and be confident they can cover the line against Boston University.

Boston University Terriers won their previous game which was at home. It was a 75-74 triumph against Harvard Crimson.

Penn State Nittany Lions were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Providence Friars by a 77-65 scoreline.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Boston University	17-17	2566	2514	52	11-5	6-12	1L
Penn State	12-20	2358	2539	-181	10-10	2-10	3L

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Boston University vs Penn State Prediction & Picks

Our Boston University vs Penn State betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Game Prediction

Penn State can enjoy a huge victory in this college matchup and a wager on the spread could be the best way forward. Back the big favorites off -13.5 to cover the line at -120.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our college hoops handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball pick.

Key Boston University vs Penn State stats:

• The -13.5 line has been covered by Penn State in 2 of their last 5 games.

Penn State -13.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 54.6% likelihood of this pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Boston University 60 - 78 Penn State

A 78-60 win for the Lions is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

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Boston University vs Penn State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

You might not get rich backing Penn State at -1429. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 93% chance of winning this college game. Boston University are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +810.

The current spread is 13.5 and the total points line is 142.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you fancy Under 142.5, then the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

BU

+810

Penn State

-1429

Point Spread

BU +13.5

-102

Penn State -13.5

-120

Total Points

Under 142.5

-110

Over 142.5

-110

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to wager on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Steals, Blocks and Rebounds as potential options.

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston University Stats

Penn State Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 125.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 143.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.80 pts and allowed 71.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 58.80 pts and allowed 66.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 147.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 143.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.20 pts and allowed 69.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.90 pts and allowed 73.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan	31-3	2952	2353	599	19-2	12-1	1L
Nebraska	26-6	2473	2119	354	19-3	7-3	1L
Michigan State	25-7	2526	2189	337	17-3	8-4	2L
Purdue	27-8	2858	2455	403	16-5	11-3	4W
Illinois	24-8	2700	2234	466	15-6	9-2	1L
Wisconsin	24-10	2822	2581	241	16-2	8-8	1L
UCLA	23-11	2643	2414	229	18-3	5-8	1L
Ohio State	21-12	2633	2402	231	15-5	6-7	1L
Iowa	21-12	2482	2177	305	17-3	4-9	1L
Indiana	18-14	2501	2309	192	15-6	3-8	2L
USC	18-14	2515	2494	21	11-7	7-7	8L
Washington	16-17	2545	2430	115	11-6	5-11	1L
Minnesota	15-17	2241	2193	48	13-8	2-9	1L
Northwestern	15-19	2487	2447	40	11-9	4-10	1L
Rutgers	14-19	2329	2479	-150	11-7	3-12	1L
Oregon	12-20	2267	2366	-99	10-10	2-10	1L
Penn State	12-20	2358	2539	-181	10-10	2-10	3L
Maryland	12-21	2300	2527	-227	9-8	3-13	1L

Patriot League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Navy	26-7	2465	2105	360	15-3	11-4	1L
Colgate	17-15	2428	2412	16	10-5	7-10	1L
Lehigh	18-16	2490	2515	-25	13-4	5-12	6W
Boston University	17-17	2566	2514	52	11-5	6-12	1L
American	16-16	2387	2283	104	11-6	5-10	3L
Loyola Maryland	12-20	2407	2466	-59	8-7	4-13	1L
Lafayette	11-21	2222	2381	-159	6-10	5-11	1L
Army	11-21	2309	2471	-162	6-11	5-10	4L
Holy Cross	11-23	2310	2510	-200	6-8	5-15	1L
Bucknell	10-23	2223	2518	-295	6-9	4-14	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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