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	16-7	1908	1729	179	12-2	4-5	1L
Penn State	10-14	1826	1911	-85	9-8	1-6	2L

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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:

• 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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: John Blackwell Over 18.5 Points -120

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

Points

Over 19.5

-110

Under 19.5

-118

Assists

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-135

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-159

Under 4.5

+122

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Nick Boyd Under 3.5 Assists +120

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

Points

Over 19.5

-122

Under 19.5

-106

Assists

Over 3.5

-159

Under 3.5

+122

Rebounds

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-143

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Correct Score Prediction

Wisconsin 83 - 74 Penn State

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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.

Moneyline

Wisconsin

-278

Penn State

+220

Point Spread

Wisconsin -5.5

-114

Penn State +5.5

-106

Total Points

Under 157.5

-105

Over 157.5

-115

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.

Nick Boyd (Wisconsin)

Over 19.5

-122

Under 19.5

-106

John Blackwell (Wisconsin)

Over 19.5

-110

Under 19.5

-118

Kayden Mingo (Penn State)

Over 16.5

-108

Under 16.5

-120

Nolan Winter (Wisconsin)

Over 13.5

-114

Under 13.5

-114

Kayden Mingo (Penn State)

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

+118

Nick Boyd (Wisconsin)

Over 3.5

-159

Under 3.5

+122

John Blackwell (Wisconsin)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-135

Nolan Winter (Wisconsin)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

+104

Nolan Winter (Wisconsin)

Over 7.5

-135

Under 7.5

+104

Nick Boyd (Wisconsin)

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-143

John Blackwell (Wisconsin)

Over 4.5

-159

Under 4.5

+122

Kayden Mingo (Penn State)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-130

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.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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
Michigan	22-1	2092	1577	515	14-1	8-0	8W
Nebraska	21-2	1839	1520	319	15-1	6-1	1W
Illinois	20-4	2028	1630	398	13-3	7-1	1L
Michigan State	20-4	1899	1575	324	14-2	6-2	1W
Purdue	19-4	1908	1581	327	14-2	5-2	2W
Iowa	18-5	1797	1467	330	14-1	4-4	6W
USC	18-6	1950	1807	143	11-3	7-3	3W
UCLA	17-7	1892	1676	216	14-2	3-5	2W
Wisconsin	16-7	1908	1729	179	12-2	4-5	1L
Indiana	17-8	2038	1784	254	14-3	3-5	2W
Ohio State	15-8	1869	1687	182	10-4	5-4	1L
Washington	12-12	1869	1763	106	8-4	4-8	2L
Minnesota	11-13	1717	1654	63	10-7	1-6	1L
Northwestern	10-14	1800	1743	57	8-7	2-7	3L
Penn State	10-14	1826	1911	-85	9-8	1-6	2L
Maryland	9-14	1651	1817	-166	7-6	2-8	1W
Rutgers	9-15	1682	1834	-152	9-6	0-9	7L
Oregon	8-16	1723	1800	-77	7-8	1-8	10L

• 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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