Iowa vs Penn State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Iowa vs Penn State

The Iowa Hawkeyes battle the Penn State Nittany Lions, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, February 28.

It’s great to see Iowa with a -9.5 line on the spread at odds of -120 as we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory against Penn State.

Iowa Hawkeyes won their previous game which was at home. It was a 74-57 triumph against Ohio State Buckeyes.

Penn State Nittany Lions were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 87-64 reverse against Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We’ve seen Iowa beat Penn State in their last two matchups. Both wins came at home by 90-81 and 76-75 scorelines. We’ve seen six Iowa wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iowa	20-8	2126	1815	311	16-2	4-6	1W
Penn State	11-17	2097	2226	-129	9-9	2-8	3L

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Iowa vs Penn State Prediction & Picks

Dive into our Iowa vs Penn State betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

We’re confident of backing the favorites to cover the -9.5 spread. This is a generous betting line and Iowa look an awesome pick at odds of -120 for this college showdown.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming college hoops action along with the current form of each team. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our basketball predictions.

Key Iowa vs Penn State stats:

• The -9.5 line has been covered by Iowa in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Penn State in 3 consecutive games.
• The +9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Penn State in 6 of their last 10 games.

Iowa -9.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Iowa -9.5 @ -120 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Iowa 81 - 69 Penn State

A 81-69 win for Iowa 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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Iowa 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.

Iowa are massive -625 favorites. They are regarded as 86% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. The market suggests that Penn State are least likely to win at +450.

The spread is 9.5 and the total points line is currently 145.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you want to wager Over 145.5, there are odds of -110.

You’ll find a broad selection of team props and game lines for most college contests, with the best basketball betting sites offering plenty of options. Be sure to review both the pre-game and in-game markets before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Iowa

-625

Penn State

+450

Point Spread

Iowa -9.5

-120

Penn State +9.5

-102

Total Points

Under 145.5

-110

Over 145.5

-110

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Points, Assists, Steals and Rebounds. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Iowa Stats

Penn State Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 138.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.40 pts and allowed 69.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.50 pts and allowed 69.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 147.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.40 pts and allowed 85.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 70.00 pts and allowed 77.60 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	26-2	2496	1923	573	16-1	10-1	1W
Nebraska	24-4	2197	1831	366	18-2	6-2	2W
Michigan State	23-5	2194	1860	334	16-2	7-3	3W
Illinois	22-6	2384	1933	451	14-4	8-2	1L
Purdue	22-6	2313	1946	367	15-4	7-2	1L
Iowa	20-8	2126	1815	311	16-2	4-6	1W
Wisconsin	19-9	2316	2132	184	14-2	5-7	1L
UCLA	19-9	2183	2000	183	16-2	3-7	2W
USC	18-10	2229	2149	80	11-5	7-5	4L
Ohio State	17-11	2227	2048	179	12-5	5-6	2L
Indiana	17-11	2221	2020	201	14-4	3-7	3L
Washington	14-14	2137	2019	118	9-5	5-9	1W
Minnesota	13-15	1982	1905	77	11-7	2-8	1L
Northwestern	12-16	2074	2040	34	9-8	3-8	2W
Oregon	11-17	2006	2074	-68	9-9	2-8	2W
Rutgers	11-17	1968	2122	-154	10-7	1-10	2L
Maryland	11-17	1984	2167	-183	9-6	2-11	1L
Penn State	11-17	2097	2226	-129	9-9	2-8	3L

• 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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