Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Badgers vs. Nittany Lions CBB Odds
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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Badgers vs. Penn State
- (13-9) Wisconsin Badgers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (14-9)
- Date: Wednesday, February 8th
- Time: 8:30 ET
- Venue: Bryce Jordan Center, University Park
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Badgers +159 | Nittany Lions -191
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Wisconsin +4.5 | Penn State -4.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 126.5
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Wisconsin Badgers
Hoping to build on their 13-9 overall record, Wisconsin squares off with Penn State. Out of 9 road games this season, the Badgers have a record of 4-5.
Having been the underdog in 11 games, the Badgers have gone 4-7 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +4.5 underdogs on the spread.
Wisconsin currently has a record of 5-7 in Big Ten action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 8-2.
Coming into the game, Chucky Hepburn is the team leader in scoring, averaging 12.6 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Hepburn is grabbing 3.0 rebounds and adding 3.2 assists.
Wisconsin’s second leading scorer is Steven Crowl, who has hit 50.0% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 12.0 points per game.
Badgers Offense
Wisconsin’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 70.7, which places them 219th in the NCAA. Wisconsin’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 63.96% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 319th in overall field goal percentage at 42.5%. When the Badgers have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 31.2% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Wisconsin is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 66.0 per contest, placing them just 560th in college basketball.
Currently, Wisconsin’s 34.9 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Badgers are averaging 9.3 offensive boards per game.
Penn State Nittany Lions
Penn State heads into their matchup vs Wisconsin with a record of 14-9 while looking to shake a 2 game losing streak. Currently, the Nittany Lions have been the home team 14 times, sitting with a record of 12-2.
Getting ready to play for the 15 times as the favorite, the Nittany Lions have gone 13-2 in those matchups. Playing at home, Penn State comes into this game as -4.5 point favorites.
Penn State currently has a record of 5-7 in Big Ten action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 9-2.
Coming into the game, Jalen Pickett is the team leader in scoring, averaging 17.3 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Pickett is grabbing 7.8 rebounds and adding 7.0 assists.
Penn State’s second leading scorer is Seth Lundy, who has hit 48.6% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 14.8 points per game.
Nittany Lions Key Stats
On offense, Penn State is one of the worst performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 64.6 points per game. This figure places them just 391st in college basketball. Penn State’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 57.47% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 278th in overall field goal percentage at 43.2%. When the Nittany Lions have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 34.2% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Penn State is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 61.7 per contest, placing them just 672nd in college basketball.
Currently, Penn State’s 35.3 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Nittany Lions are averaging 9.2 offensive boards per game.
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Wisconsin vs. Penn State CBB Betting Trends
- First, Wisconsin is 1-4 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Badgers are 1-4 straight up in these matchups.
- Second, Wisconsin is 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 3-7 SU.
- At this point, Badgers are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Nittany Lions are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 2-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Wisconsin Badgers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Wisconsin Badgers +4.5
After running our analysis on this game, we’ve identified the best side to take on the spread. Currently, the oddsmakers have Penn State as the favorite with a line coming in at -4.5. However, based on how these teams matchup, we see this number being too high and like the Wisconsin Badgers to cover.
Both teams have knocked down the 3-point shot at a rate similar to the NCAA average this season, with Penn State at 8.03 made 3’s per game compared to Wisconsin at 6.61. Look for Wisconsin to put together a strong enough defensive effort to cover the spread vs the Nittany Lions.
Free Wisconsin vs. Penn State CBB Betting Pick: Wisconsin ATS
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