Penn State vs Nebraska Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Penn State vs Nebraska
The Penn State Nittany Lions battle the Nebraska Cornhuskers, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, February 21.
We’re predicting a one-sided affair when Nebraska meet Penn State. We should therefore take this selection at -110 to cover the -18.5 line on the spread.
Penn State Nittany Lions were beaten 85-72 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
Nebraska Cornhuskers were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 57-52 reverse against Iowa Hawkeyes.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The scoreline was 89-72 in favor of Penn State when they last played Nebraska. Each team has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between the sides.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nebraska
|
26-6 | 2473 | 2119 | 354 | 19-3 | 7-3 | 1L |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
Penn State vs Nebraska Prediction & Picks
Join us as we dissect the best Penn State vs Nebraska betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.
Game Prediction
Our pick is that Nebraska will get the better of their opponents by a significant margin in this college matchup. With this in mind, let’s go for them on the spread at -18.5 which is currently available at odds of -110.
Our basketball picks are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the college hoops action might unfold.
Key Penn State vs Nebraska stats:
Nebraska -18.5 Probability
The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% chance of this pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Jamarques Lawrence (Nebraska) can be wagered to total Over 12.5 points at -110. We think this is the pick of the prop bets that are on offer when it comes to backing him on Player Points.
Latest Jamarques Lawrence Player Prop Odds
Pryce Sandfort (Nebraska) can be wagered to rack up Over 4.5 rebounds at -135. We think that he can perform well and we’ll bet on him to cover the Player Rebounds total.
Latest Pryce Sandfort Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Nebraska -18.5, Under 148.5 and Jamarques Lawrence (Nebraska) to score Over 12.5 points.
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Correct Score Prediction
62
-
84
Nebraska
Should you wish to go for a speculative bet, try the Huskers to win 84-62 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun wager which could potentially yield a huge return.
Penn State vs Nebraska 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.
Nebraska have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -3333 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 97% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Penn State, you will find +1280 about the underdogs.
18.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 148.5 right now. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 148.5 at -105.
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Pryce Sandfort is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -118 that he scores Over 19.5 points or -110 that he goes Under.
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- NCAAB: 20/02 2025 Nebraska 72 Penn State 89
- NCAAB: 17/02 2024 Penn State 49 Nebraska 68
- NCAAB: 05/02 2023 Penn State 63 Nebraska 72
- NCAAB: 21/01 2023 Nebraska 65 Penn State 76
- NCAAB: 28/02 2022 Nebraska 93 Penn State 70
- NCAAB: 24/02 2021 Penn State 86 Nebraska 83
- NCAAB: 14/02 2021 Nebraska 62 Penn State 61
- NCAAB: 02/02 2020 Penn State 76 Nebraska 64
- NCAAB: 20/02 2019 Nebraska 71 Penn State 95
- NCAAB: 11/01 2019 Penn State 64 Nebraska 70
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Penn State Stats
Nebraska Stats
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +18.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +18.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- -18.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -18.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 158.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 160.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 149.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
- Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.30 pts and allowed 86.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.80 pts and allowed 85.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 138.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 136.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 149.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
- Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.70 pts and allowed 64.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.30 pts and allowed 60.40 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| 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 |
- 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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