Penn State vs Iowa Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NCAAB, 24 Jan 2025
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168.5 points looks too big a number on the total line and we are therefore happy to play the -110 about Under when Penn State and Iowa square off.
Iowa Claimed 90-81 Victory in Last H2H
Penn State Nittany Lions won their previous game which was at home. It was a 80-72 triumph against Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
Iowa Hawkeyes were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Minnesota Golden Gophers by a 72-67 scoreline.
Iowa won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 90-81 victory was registered against Penn State. Both teams have five wins on the board when we look at the 10-game H2H record.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penn State
|
16-15 | 2452 | 2270 | 182 | 13-6 | 3-9 | 1W |
Iowa
|
17-16 | 2722 | 2630 | 92 | 14-7 | 3-9 | 1L |
Expert College Basketball Analysis
We always have a keen eye on team news, while our college basketball handicappers have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.
Key Penn State vs Iowa stats:
Penn State vs Iowa Prediction
Under 168.5 points looks like an attractive total wager. The teams might not be able to reach this combined amount and we can profit with this college pick at -110.
Those bettors wanting more bang for their buck can move the Total line as they see fit. You can bet Under a certain points level in order to get the bigger odds.
Under 168.5 Probability
The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers have this figure between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
Our Pick
Under 168.5 Points @ -110
Player Props
Josh Dix (Iowa) is available at -100 to record Under 13.5 points. According to our experts, the Players Points total looks too high and we think he will fall short.
Latest Josh Dix Player Prop Odds
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Zach Hicks (Penn State) can be backed to have Under 5.5 rebounds at -130. The total looks reasonably high and we anticipate he will fall short of the line when it comes to the Player Rebounds.
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Penn State vs Iowa Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Under 168.5, combined with Iowa -3.5 on the spread and Josh Dix (Iowa) to score Under 13.5 points.
A bet builder is a fantastic option for basketball bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.
Correct Score Prediction
78
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85
Iowa
A 85-78 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.
Penn State vs Iowa Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Iowa Made Favorites by the Books
The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Iowa as -172 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 63% likely to win. At +142, Penn State are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
The current spread is 3.5 and the total points line is 169.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s the chance to back Under 169.5 at -110.
Favorites Iowa are available at odds of -150 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. Penn State are chalked up at +110 to reach this total first.
The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The betting sites have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.
Betting Lines & Odds
Payton Sandfort Favorite to Score the Most Baskets
Payton Sandfort is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -115 can be found for him scoring Over 19.5 points and there is -112 for him to go Under.
Player Points
Player Assists
Player Rebounds
Last 5 & H2H
Penn State
Head to Head
Penn State vs Iowa
- NCAAB: 28/02 2024 Penn State 81 Iowa 90
- NCAAB: 09/02 2024 Iowa 79 Penn State 89
- NCAAB: 01/01 2023 Iowa 79 Penn State 83
- NCAAB: 01/02 2022 Iowa 86 Penn State 90
- NCAAB: 22/01 2022 Penn State 51 Iowa 68
- NCAAB: 21/02 2021 Penn State 68 Iowa 74
- NCAAB: 29/02 2020 Penn State 68 Iowa 77
- NCAAB: 04/01 2020 Iowa 86 Penn State 89
- NCAAB: 17/01 2019 Iowa 89 Penn State 82
- NCAAB: 04/02 2018 Iowa 58 Penn State 82
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Penn State Stats
Iowa Stats
Moneyline
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 154.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 143.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 168.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
- Over 168.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.90 pts and allowed 75.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.70 pts and allowed 76.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 171.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 165.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 168.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 168.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 88.40 pts and allowed 83.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 89.90 pts and allowed 75.60 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan State
|
27-6 | 2579 | 2219 | 360 | 18-4 | 9-2 | 1L |
Maryland
|
25-8 | 2695 | 2211 | 484 | 20-3 | 5-5 | 1L |
Wisconsin
|
26-9 | 2790 | 2465 | 325 | 16-3 | 10-6 | 1L |
Michigan
|
25-9 | 2661 | 2422 | 239 | 16-5 | 9-4 | 3W |
Oregon
|
24-9 | 2515 | 2341 | 174 | 13-4 | 11-5 | 1L |
UCLA
|
22-10 | 2392 | 2103 | 289 | 15-5 | 7-5 | 1L |
Purdue
|
22-11 | 2570 | 2346 | 224 | 16-4 | 6-7 | 1L |
Illinois
|
21-12 | 2766 | 2462 | 304 | 15-6 | 6-6 | 1L |
Indiana
|
19-13 | 2389 | 2305 | 84 | 14-5 | 5-8 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
17-14 | 2337 | 2259 | 78 | 11-7 | 6-7 | 5L |
Ohio State
|
17-15 | 2522 | 2353 | 169 | 12-8 | 5-7 | 2L |
|
Penn State
|
16-15 | 2452 | 2270 | 182 | 13-6 | 3-9 | 1W |
|
Iowa
|
17-16 | 2722 | 2630 | 92 | 14-7 | 3-9 | 1L |
Northwestern
|
17-16 | 2390 | 2282 | 108 | 13-5 | 4-11 | 1L |
USC
|
16-17 | 2537 | 2491 | 46 | 12-8 | 4-9 | 1L |
Rutgers
|
15-17 | 2465 | 2482 | -17 | 11-9 | 4-8 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
15-17 | 2178 | 2231 | -53 | 10-11 | 5-6 | 3L |
Washington
|
12-18 | 2142 | 2277 | -135 | 10-9 | 2-9 | 6L |
- 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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