Wisconsin vs Penn State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Wisconsin vs Penn State

The Wisconsin Badgers face the Penn State Nittany Lions, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, January 22.

Under 160.5 points could be on the money for this Wisconsin vs Penn State game. Our prediction is based on a low-scoring contest and the odds of -110 looks like a value bet.

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Wisconsin Badgers won their previous game, beating Rutgers Scarlet Knights at home. It was a 96-87 win.

Penn State Nittany Lions lost on the road in their last game. Maryland Terrapins won 96-73.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Penn State have won the last two matchups versus Wisconsin. It was 87-83 at home before a 86-75 road win. It’s been seven Wisconsin wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Wisconsin	13-5	1503	1362	141	10-1	3-4	4W
Penn State	9-9	1383	1373	10	8-6	1-3	5L

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Wisconsin vs Penn State Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Wisconsin vs Penn State betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We’re confident about the number of points to be scored when the teams take to the court in this college showdown. Therefore, the pick is Under 160.5 points which is available at -110.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Wisconsin vs Penn State stats:

• The 160.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Wisconsin games on the road.
• The 160.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Wisconsin games on the road.
• The 160.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Penn State games at home.
• The 160.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Penn State games at home.
• The 160.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Penn State games at home.

Under 160.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Wisconsin 83 - 74 Penn State

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Badgers can be backed speculatively to achieve a 83-74 victory.

Wisconsin 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.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Wisconsin as -263 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 72% likely to win. The market suggests that Penn State are least likely to win at +210.

5.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 160.5 right now. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. Those who wager Under 160.5 can get -110.

Whether you’re betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks serve up a wide range of team props and game lines to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s great to have so much variety.

Moneyline

Wisconsin

-263

Penn State

+210

Point Spread

Wisconsin -5.5

-110

Penn State +5.5

-110

Total Points

Under 160.5

-110

Over 160.5

-110

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

There are always opportunities to enjoy college basketball micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

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Wisconsin Stats

Penn State Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 158.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 160.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 160.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.80 pts and allowed 77.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.80 pts and allowed 78.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 160.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 160.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.20 pts and allowed 81.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.30 pts and allowed 74.00 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
Nebraska	19-0	1542	1242	300	15-0	4-0	19W
Michigan	17-1	1668	1242	426	11-1	6-0	3W
Purdue	17-2	1598	1294	304	13-1	4-1	1L
Michigan State	17-2	1491	1207	284	12-1	5-1	5W
Illinois	16-3	1621	1284	337	11-3	5-0	8W
USC	14-4	1501	1364	137	9-2	5-2	1L
Iowa	14-5	1480	1185	295	12-1	2-4	2W
Wisconsin	13-5	1503	1362	141	10-1	3-4	4W
Ohio State	13-5	1498	1299	199	9-3	4-2	2W
UCLA	13-6	1476	1318	158	11-1	2-5	1W
Indiana	12-7	1541	1329	212	11-3	1-4	4L
Minnesota	10-9	1384	1294	90	9-5	1-4	4L
Washington	10-9	1508	1408	100	7-3	3-6	3L
Penn State	9-9	1383	1373	10	8-6	1-3	5L
Rutgers	9-10	1335	1408	-73	9-3	0-7	2L
Northwestern	8-10	1392	1295	97	7-6	1-4	5L
Oregon	8-11	1405	1411	-6	7-6	1-5	5L
Maryland	8-11	1411	1489	-78	7-4	1-7	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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