The Nittany Lions will play the Cornhuskers on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 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 2025-26 college basketball season, Penn State and Nebraska are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 21st, 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, Penn State currently has a 91.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Nebraska is 98.00.
- Away Penn State - Penn State starts this game with a 2-7 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
- Home Nebraska - Nebraska meets Penn State boasting a 13-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Penn State currently ranks 13th (0.125) in the Big Ten Conference, with Nebraska now standing 3rd (0.733) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Penn State has a 0.407 overall win percentage, with Nebraska matching up with a 0.846 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Penn State currently possesses 11-16 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Nebraska has tallied a 22-4 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus, Penn State face Nebraska in clash on February 21st, 2026.
Nebraska strong, 22-4 overall, while Penn State struggling at 11-16. Conference records crucial. Penn State 2-14, Nebraska 11-4. Penn State lost 2, Nebraska lost 1.
Review the tables below for best point spread, total, and moneylines. Bet legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. Futures odds and standings listed.
Best Nittany Lions at Cornhuskers Odds
| Underdog Penn State | Favorite Nebraska |
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| Underdog Penn State | Favorite Nebraska |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Nebraska is a -17.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Penn State is a +17.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 147.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 147.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Nebraska is a -2500 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Penn State is a +1050 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Bet |
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Penn State
Nebraska
2/21/26 2:00pm EST | +17.5 -110-17.5 -110 |
Underdog Penn State - Penn State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +17.5 Penn State underdog bet wins if they lose by 17 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 18 or more.
Favorite Nebraska - Nebraska bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -17.5 Nebraska favorite bet wins if they win by 18 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 17 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Penn State at Nebraska 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.
Bet |
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Penn State
Nebraska
First to 5 Points
2/21/26 2:00pm EST | +155-220Bet |
Penn State
Nebraska
First to 10 Points
2/21/26 2:00pm EST | +210-300Bet |
Penn State
Nebraska
First to 15 Points
2/21/26 2:00pm EST | +260-400Bet |
Penn State
Nebraska
Game to Overtime
2/21/26 2:00pm EST | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| #14 Nebraska | 28-7 | 0.800 | 16-2 | 7-3 | 15-5 | +4 | 0.750 | L1 |
| Penn State | 12-20 | 0.375 | 9-8 | 2-9 | 3-17 | +16 | 0.150 | L3 |
Penn State & Nebraska 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.
Penn State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Penn State YR: futures available
Nebraska Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Nebraska YR: futures available
Penn State & Nebraska 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 Penn State vs Nebraska 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 Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at 2:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Penn State vs Nebraska Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Penn State vs Nebraska 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.
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