The Wildcats will play the Nittany Lions on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Northwestern and Penn State are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, Northwestern currently has a 98.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Penn State is 96.33.
- Away Northwestern - Northwestern starts this game with a 1-1 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
- Home Penn State - Penn State meets Northwestern boasting a 7-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Northwestern currently ranks 3rd (0.667) in the Big Ten Conference, with Penn State now standing 4th (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big Ten Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Northwestern has a 0.786 overall win percentage, with Penn State, matching up with a 0.533 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Northwestern currently possesses 11-3 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Penn State has tallied a 8-7 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Welcome, my fellow sorcerers of the hardwood, to this magical showdown on January 10th, 2024! Our valiant Northwestern warriors, with their 11-3 overall standing, embark on a treacherous journey as the away team against the Penn State Nittany Lions, who hold an 8-7 overall standing this season.
As we delve deeper into the depths of college basketball, we must remember the importance of conference records. These records shall determine the seeds for the conference tournament, influencing the fate of these mighty teams. Northwestern stands strong with a 2-1 Big Ten Conference standing, while Penn State strives with a 2-2 Big Ten Conference standing.
Behold, our Northwestern wizards possess a formidable winning streak, while their opponent, Penn State, wields their own victorious momentum on the court. With sparks flying and spells being cast, the outcome of this mystical clash remains uncertain.
To enhance your enchantment, review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Fear not, as you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. These trusted realms shall guide you through the magical realm of wagering.
Furthermore, we've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. So gather your potions and brace yourselves for an extraordinary battle of spellbinding basketball skills. May the wizards of Northwestern and the sorcerers of Penn State illuminate the court with their enchanting abilities.
Best Wildcats at Nittany Lions Odds
| Underdog Penn State | Favorite Northwestern |
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| Underdog Penn State | Favorite Northwestern |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Northwestern is a -1.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Penn State is a +1.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 143 -110 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 143.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Northwestern is a -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Penn State is a +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Northwestern
Penn State
1/10/24 6:30pm EST | -1.5 -110+1.5 -110 |
Underdog Penn State - Penn State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +1.5 Penn State underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Northwestern - Northwestern bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -1.5 Northwestern favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Northwestern at Penn State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Northwestern
Penn State
First to 5 Points
1/10/24 6:30pm EST | -120-115Bet |
Northwestern
Penn State
First to 10 Points
1/10/24 6:30pm EST | -125-110Bet |
Northwestern
Penn State
First to 15 Points
1/10/24 6:30pm EST | -125-110Bet |
Northwestern
Penn State
Game to Overtime
1/10/24 6:30pm EST | +1050-10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Northwestern | 22-12 | 0.647 | 15-2 | 4-7 | 12-8 | +5 | 0.600 | L1 |
| Penn State | 16-17 | 0.485 | 12-4 | 2-8 | 9-11 | +8 | 0.450 | L1 |
Northwestern & 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.
Northwestern Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Northwestern YR: futures available
Penn State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Penn State YR: futures available
Northwestern & 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 Northwestern vs Penn State College Basketball Game
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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 Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 at 6:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Northwestern vs Penn State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Northwestern vs Penn State Game.
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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.