The Wisconsin Badgers (11-5, 3-3 Big Ten) will try to stop a three-game losing streak when hosting the Penn State Nittany Lions (12-5, 3-3 Big Ten) on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Kohl Center. This matchup is at 8:30 PM ET on Big Ten Network. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Badgers’ ( to win on the moneyline) contest with the Nittany Lions ().
This article refers to betting data updated as of January 17, 2023 at 5:44 PM ET. See all the latest odds for this contest in the table below and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Wisconsin Vs Penn State Betting Lines
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Penn State (+3.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (129.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Wisconsin Vs Penn State Stat Rankings
| Wisconsin Avg. (Rank) | Penn State Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 66.8 (303rd) | Points Scored | 75.4 (108th) |
| 62.9 (31st) | Points Allowed | 67.4 (127th) |
| 31.3 (302nd) | Rebounds | 32.5 (262nd) |
| 7.2 (330th) | Off. Rebounds | 5.5 (362nd) |
| 8.6 (71st) | 3pt Made | 11.2 (4th) |
| 12.2 (266th) | Assists | 15.1 (66th) |
| 8.8 (3rd) | Turnovers | 8.2 (1st) |
Wisconsin Vs Penn State Betting Trends
- The Badgers have eight wins in 16 games against the spread this year.
- As a 3.5-point favorite or greater, Wisconsin has two wins ATS (2-5).
- This season, nine of the Badgers’ 16 games have hit the over.
- In nine games this season, Wisconsin and its opponent have combined for more than 129.5 points.
- The over/under in this matchup is 129.5 points, 0.2 fewer than the average total in this season’s Badgers contests.
- Penn State has beaten the spread 10 times in 17 games.
- As a 3.5-point underdog or greater, the Nittany Lions have one win ATS (1-2) this season.
- Out of 16 Wisconsin’s games so far this year, nine have hit the over.
- Nittany Lions games have gone over 129.5 points on 12 occasions this season.
- The average total for Penn State’s games is 142.7 points, 13.2 more than this game’s over/under.
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Wisconsin Impact Players
- Steven Crowl posts a team-best 6.6 rebounds per game. He is also posting 12.4 points and 2.9 assists, shooting 49.4% from the field.
- Chucky Hepburn is tops on the Badgers at 3.3 assists per game, while also putting up 3.5 rebounds and 12.7 points.
- Tyler Wahl paces the Badgers with 13.2 points per contest and 1.8 assists, while also averaging 6.4 rebounds.
- Connor Essegian puts up 10.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. At the other end, he posts 0.7 steals and 0 blocked shots.
- Max Klesmit puts up 7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. Defensively, he posts 1.7 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
Penn State Impact Players
- Jalen Pickett leads the Nittany Lions in scoring (17.6 points per game), rebounding (7.4) and assists (7.4), making 49.6% from the floor and 36.4% from 3-point range with 1.2 triples per game. He also averages 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
- Seth Lundy gets the Nittany Lions 14.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1 assists per game. He also posts 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
- Andrew Funk gives the Nittany Lions 12.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. He also averages 0.6 steals and 0 blocked shots.
- Camren Wynter gets the Nittany Lions 9.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. He also posts 0.5 steals and 0 blocked shots.
- Myles Dread gives the Nittany Lions 6.7 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game. He also posts 0.6 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
