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 20:00 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.
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
|
22-9 | 2581 | 2343 | 238 | 15-2 | 7-7 | 3W |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
Wisconsin vs Penn State Prediction & Picks
Get fully prepped for Wisconsin vs Penn State with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.
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:
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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Player Prop Picks
John Blackwell (Wisconsin) can be backed to score Over 18.5 points at -120. We think this is the pick of the prop bets that are on offer when it comes to backing him on Player Points.
Latest John Blackwell Player Prop Odds
Nick Boyd (Wisconsin) can be wagered to have Under 3.5 assists at +120. The line looks too high and we can be confident that he falls short when it comes to Player Assists.
Latest Nick Boyd Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Under 160.5 on the total, Wisconsin to cover the -5.5 spread and John Blackwell (Wisconsin) to score Over 18.5 points.
A same game parlay allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same basketball game. You can go through the available betting lines and select the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each pick are then combined together.
Correct Score Prediction
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 below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Wisconsin as -278 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 74% likely to win. The market suggests that Penn State are least likely to win at +220.
5.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 157.5 right now. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. Those who wager Under 157.5 can get -105.
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.
Nick Boyd is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -122 that he goes Over 19.5 points and -106 when it comes to Under.
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.
- NCAAB: 08/03 2025 Penn State 86 Wisconsin 75
- NCAAB: 17/01 2024 Wisconsin 83 Penn State 87
- NCAAB: 09/02 2023 Wisconsin 79 Penn State 74
- NCAAB: 18/01 2023 Penn State 60 Wisconsin 63
- NCAAB: 06/02 2022 Penn State 49 Wisconsin 51
- NCAAB: 12/03 2021 Penn State 74 Wisconsin 75
- NCAAB: 03/02 2021 Penn State 56 Wisconsin 72
- NCAAB: 30/01 2021 Wisconsin 71 Penn State 81
- NCAAB: 11/01 2020 Wisconsin 58 Penn State 49
- NCAAB: 02/03 2019 Penn State 57 Wisconsin 61
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Wisconsin Stats
Penn State Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -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
- +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
- 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
- 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
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan
|
29-2 | 2741 | 2141 | 600 | 17-1 | 12-1 | 4W |
Nebraska
|
26-5 | 2415 | 2045 | 370 | 19-2 | 7-3 | 1W |
Michigan State
|
25-6 | 2442 | 2101 | 341 | 17-2 | 8-4 | 1L |
Illinois
|
24-7 | 2612 | 2143 | 469 | 15-5 | 9-2 | 2W |
Purdue
|
23-8 | 2550 | 2191 | 359 | 15-5 | 8-3 | 1L |
|
Wisconsin
|
22-9 | 2581 | 2343 | 238 | 15-2 | 7-7 | 3W |
UCLA
|
21-10 | 2417 | 2198 | 219 | 17-2 | 4-8 | 2W |
Ohio State
|
20-11 | 2494 | 2262 | 232 | 14-5 | 6-6 | 3W |
Iowa
|
20-11 | 2338 | 2041 | 297 | 16-3 | 4-8 | 3L |
Indiana
|
18-13 | 2440 | 2235 | 205 | 15-5 | 3-8 | 1L |
USC
|
18-13 | 2436 | 2411 | 25 | 11-7 | 7-6 | 7L |
Minnesota
|
15-16 | 2174 | 2121 | 53 | 13-7 | 2-9 | 1W |
Washington
|
15-16 | 2380 | 2266 | 114 | 10-6 | 5-10 | 1L |
Northwestern
|
14-18 | 2345 | 2305 | 40 | 11-9 | 3-9 | 1W |
Rutgers
|
13-18 | 2198 | 2340 | -142 | 11-7 | 2-11 | 1W |
Oregon
|
12-20 | 2267 | 2366 | -99 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 1L |
Maryland
|
12-20 | 2236 | 2452 | -216 | 9-8 | 3-12 | 1W |
|
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
- 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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