Pittsburgh vs Penn State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Pittsburgh vs Penn State

The Pittsburgh Panthers square off against the Penn State Nittany Lions, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Sunday, December 21.

The prediction is that Penn State will outscore Pitt, with -115 currently on offer on the Moneyline. That looks a price worth taking on this value pick.

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Pittsburgh Panthers won their previous game which was at home. It was a 103-63 triumph against Binghamton Bearcats.

Penn State Nittany Lions were beaten 76-72 in their last game, being turned over at home to Michigan State Spartans.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Penn State	8-3	892	819	73	7-2	1-1	2L
Pittsburgh	6-6	882	835	47	6-3	0-3	1W

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Pittsburgh vs Penn State Prediction & Picks

The Pittsburgh vs Penn State betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

The best bet could be taking Penn State to simply achieve a victory in this college showdown. Our pick can be taken at -115 on the Moneyline which yields a potentially nice return.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant college hoops stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball picks.

Key Pittsburgh vs Penn State stats:

• Penn State have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Penn State have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Pitt have lost their last 10 games on the road.
• Pitt have lost 15 of their last 20 games on the road.

Penn State Moneyline Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.5% chance of this pick winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

The Match Result & Total lines not only give you a chance to back Penn State for the win but also combine this selection with a prediction for how many points will be scored.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Pittsburgh 70 - 72 Penn State

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Lions claiming a 72-70 victory. This correct score pick is available at huge odds and could be an entertaining bet to place.

Pittsburgh vs Penn State 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.

There are betting odds of -115 that Penn State land victory, with Pittsburgh alternatively at -104. The sportsbook traders give the road team a 51% probability of success.

1.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 147.5 right now. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. Those who wager Under 147.5 can get -110.

College hoops fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the top basketball sportsbooks and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Pitt

-104

Penn State

-115

Point Spread

Pitt +1.5

-120

Penn State -1.5

-102

Total Points

Under 147.5

-110

Over 147.5

-110

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

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Pittsburgh Stats

Penn State Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 137.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 147.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.00 pts and allowed 71.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 63.70 pts and allowed 73.40 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 152.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 147.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.60 pts and allowed 75.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.70 pts and allowed 73.10 pts in the last 10 home games

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Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan	10-0	947	677	270	7-0	3-0	10W
Nebraska	11-0	922	751	171	10-0	1-0	11W
Purdue	11-1	1019	798	221	9-1	2-0	3W
Michigan State	11-1	936	760	176	8-1	3-0	3W
USC	11-1	1060	916	144	7-1	4-0	3W
Iowa	10-2	966	719	247	9-0	1-2	2W
UCLA	9-3	965	831	134	8-1	1-2	2W
Indiana	9-3	1020	799	221	9-1	0-2	1W
Ohio State	8-3	946	800	146	6-2	2-1	1L
Illinois	8-3	966	787	179	6-3	2-0	1L
Penn State	8-3	892	819	73	7-2	1-1	2L
Washington	7-4	913	804	109	4-1	3-3	1L
Wisconsin	7-4	917	830	87	6-0	1-4	2L
Northwestern	7-5	967	842	125	6-3	1-2	1L
Minnesota	6-5	807	749	58	6-3	0-2	1W
Oregon	6-5	854	810	44	6-3	0-2	2W
Maryland	6-6	926	966	-40	5-2	1-4	3L
Rutgers	5-6	758	804	-46	5-2	0-4	3L

Atlantic Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Duke	11-0	965	669	296	8-0	3-0	11W
North Carolina	11-1	959	775	184	9-0	2-1	5W
California	11-1	1006	811	195	11-0	0-1	8W
Virginia	10-1	951	747	204	8-0	2-1	5W
Virginia Tech	11-2	1080	944	136	9-0	2-2	5W
Louisville	10-2	1099	818	281	8-0	2-2	1W
Miami	10-2	1058	813	245	8-1	2-1	5W
SMU	9-2	975	849	126	8-0	1-2	1L
Stanford	9-2	899	792	107	6-2	3-0	2W
Notre Dame	9-3	928	817	111	8-0	1-3	4W
Clemson	9-3	968	791	177	8-0	1-3	2W
Wake Forest	9-3	1024	868	156	7-1	2-2	3W
NC State	8-4	1072	876	196	7-2	1-2	1W
Syracuse	8-4	893	795	98	7-1	1-3	2W
Georgia Tech	8-4	906	849	57	8-2	0-2	3W
Florida State	6-6	1018	955	63	6-3	0-3	1W
Pittsburgh	6-6	882	835	47	6-3	0-3	1W
Boston College	5-6	774	742	32	4-5	1-1	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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