Iowa vs Penn State Basketball Odds

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The Hawkeyes will play the Nittany Lions on Saturday, February 28th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 12:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Iowa and Penn State are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 28th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Iowa currently has a 96.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Penn State is 91.33.
  • Away Iowa - Iowa starts this game with a 3-5 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Penn State - Penn State meets Iowa boasting a 8-7 record as a home team. They currently rank 7th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Iowa currently ranks 5th (0.600) in the Big Ten Conference, with Penn State now standing 13th (0.125) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Iowa has a 0.731 overall win percentage, with Penn State matching up with a 0.407 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Iowa currently possesses 19-7 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Penn State has tallied a 11-16 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Iowa's wizards bring their 19-7 record to Penn State's castle.

Iowa, 9-6 in the Big Ten, faces Penn State, 2-14 in conference play. Iowa's on a winning streak while Penn State has lost two in a row. Review the tables below to find the best point spread and moneylines. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Hawkeyes at Nittany Lions Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Penn State		Favorite

Iowa
+9.5 -102 BetMGM
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-9.5 -118 BetMGM
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Iowa has a -9.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Penn State has a +9.5 -102 point spread at BetMGM OH. Penn State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
145.5 o -110 BetMGM
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145.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 145.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 145.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Penn State		Favorite

Iowa
+400 BetMGM
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-550 BetMGM
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Iowa is the -550 moneyline favorite. Risk $550 to win $100 on Iowa at BetMGM. Penn State is the +400 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $400 on Penn State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Iowa vs Penn State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 28th, 2026?

Iowa is a -9.5 -118 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Penn State is a +9.5 -102 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Iowa vs Penn State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 28th, 2026?

The best over line is 145.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 145.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Iowa vs Penn State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 28th, 2026?

Iowa is a -550 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Penn State is a +400 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Iowa
Penn State
2/28/26 12:00pm EST
-9.5 -118+9.5 -102
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Underdog Penn State - Penn State bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A +9.5 Penn State underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.

Favorite Iowa - Iowa bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A -9.5 Iowa favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Iowa at Penn State Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Iowa
Penn State
First to 5 Points
2/28/26 12:00pm EST
-165+120Bet
Iowa
Penn State
First to 10 Points
2/28/26 12:00pm EST
-200+140Bet
Iowa
Penn State
First to 15 Points
2/28/26 12:00pm EST
-225+160Bet
Iowa
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Game to Overtime
2/28/26 12:00pm EST
Yes +1050No -10000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Iowa, Penn State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Iowa19-70.73114-23-59-6+5.50.600W1
Penn State11-160.4078-72-72-14+130.125L2

Iowa & Penn State Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Iowa Championship Odds
2025-26 Iowa NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Penn State Championship Odds
2025-26 Penn State NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Iowa & Penn State Team Pages

Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Iowa vs Penn State College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 at 12:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Iowa vs Penn State Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Iowa vs Penn State Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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