Penn State vs Northwestern Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Penn State vs Northwestern
The Penn State Nittany Lions go up against the Northwestern Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, January 29.
Our prediction is for Northwestern to cover the spread when they go up against Penn State. The -8.5 line looks attractive at -110 and we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory.
Penn State Nittany Lions suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 84-78 scoreline occurred on the road against Ohio State Buckeyes.
Northwestern Wildcats lost on the road in their last game. UCLA Bruins won 71-64.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last matchup between Penn State and Northwestern saw the former win. It was a 84-80 scoreline. It’s been seven Penn State wins in the past 10 games between these teams.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
Penn State vs Northwestern Prediction & Picks
Take on Penn State vs Northwestern with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.
Game Prediction
We expect Northwestern to cover the -8.5 line on the spread. This is a really good number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -110 for this college showdown.
The formbook is always a smart starting point when making basketball predictions. Up-to-date college hoops team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.
Key Penn State vs Northwestern stats:
Northwestern -8.5 Probability
The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Player Prop Picks
Kayden Mingo (Penn State) can be wagered to total Over 5.5 assists at -100. We feel pretty confident that he’ll be able to cover the Player Assists total which looks generous.
Latest Kayden Mingo Player Prop Odds
Nick Martinelli (Northwestern) can be wagered to rack up Over 24.5 points at -105. There’s a fairly strong case that he will be able to cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points.
Latest Nick Martinelli Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Northwestern to cover the -7.5 spread combined with Over 148.5. Add in Kayden Mingo (Penn State) to get Over 5.5 assists.
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Correct Score Prediction
71
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82
Northwestern
There’s a huge payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Wildcats to claim a 82-71 win which will hopefully go close.
Penn State vs Northwestern 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.
With an estimated 79% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -370 betting odds about Northwestern triumphing in this college game. The market suggests that Penn State are least likely to win at +260.
There is a spread of 7.5 and total points has a line of 148.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 148.5, the odds are -110.
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The favorite to land the most baskets is Nick Martinelli. Odds of -105 can be found for him scoring Over 24.5 points and there is -125 for him to go Under.
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- NCAAB: 03/01 2025 Northwestern 80 Penn State 84
- NCAAB: 11/02 2024 Penn State 63 Northwestern 68
- NCAAB: 11/01 2024 Northwestern 76 Penn State 72
- NCAAB: 11/03 2023 Penn State 67 Northwestern 65
- NCAAB: 02/03 2023 Penn State 68 Northwestern 65
- NCAAB: 26/02 2022 Northwestern 60 Penn State 67
- NCAAB: 06/01 2022 Penn State 74 Northwestern 70
- NCAAB: 24/01 2021 Northwestern 78 Penn State 81
- NCAAB: 07/03 2020 Penn State 69 Northwestern 80
- NCAAB: 15/02 2020 Northwestern 61 Penn State 77
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Penn State Stats
Northwestern Stats
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
- -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 152.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 156.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 149.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.20 pts and allowed 81.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.90 pts and allowed 81.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 143.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 149.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.70 pts and allowed 72.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.30 pts and allowed 75.50 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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