The Badgers will play the Nittany Lions on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 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 2023-24 college basketball season, Wisconsin and Penn State are set to hit the hardwood on Tuesday, January 16th, 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, Wisconsin currently has a 99.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Penn State is 94.00.
- Away Wisconsin - Wisconsin starts this game with a 2-2 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
- Home Penn State - Penn State meets Wisconsin boasting a 7-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Wisconsin currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Big Ten Conference, with Penn State now standing 6th (0.333) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big Ten Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Wisconsin has a 0.813 overall win percentage, with Penn State, matching up with a 0.471 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Wisconsin currently possesses 13-3 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Penn State has tallied a 8-9 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the magical clash between Wisconsin and Penn State! Brace yourselves for a wild ride of chanting and enchanting on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024. Wisconsin, with a strong 13-3 overall standing, will take on Penn State, who sits at 8-9.
In the mystical realm of college basketball, conference records hold great importance as they determine tournament seeds. Wisconsin boasts a perfect 5-0 record in the Big Ten Conference, while Penn State struggles with a 2-4 standing.
Wisconsin arrives with a blazing 6-game winning streak, casting spells of success upon their opponents. On the other hand, Penn State has fallen victim to defeat in their last 2 games, their magic waning. Will Wisconsin's enchanted streak continue or can Penn State rise from the ashes?
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this enchanted battle. Remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. Seek their guidance and trust your instincts when making your wagers.
For those who seek glimpses into the future, we've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Prepare yourselves, for the clash of powers is upon us!
Best Badgers at Nittany Lions Odds
| Underdog Penn State | Favorite Wisconsin |
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| Underdog Penn State | Favorite Wisconsin |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Wisconsin is a -5.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Penn State is a +5.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 144.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 144.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Wisconsin is a -240 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Penn State is a +210 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Wisconsin
Penn State
1/16/24 9:00pm EST | -5.5 -110+5.5 -110 |
Underdog Penn State - Penn State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5.5 Penn State underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Wisconsin - Wisconsin bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5.5 Wisconsin favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Wisconsin 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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Wisconsin
Penn State
First to 5 Points
1/16/24 9:00pm EST | -140+100Bet |
Wisconsin
Penn State
First to 10 Points
1/16/24 9:00pm EST | -145+105Bet |
Wisconsin
Penn State
First to 15 Points
1/16/24 9:00pm EST | -160+115Bet |
Wisconsin
Penn State
Game to Overtime
1/16/24 9:00pm EST | Yes +1150No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Wisconsin | 22-14 | 0.611 | 14-3 | 3-9 | 11-9 | +6 | 0.550 | L2 |
| Penn State | 16-17 | 0.485 | 12-4 | 2-8 | 9-11 | +8 | 0.450 | L1 |
Wisconsin & 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.
Wisconsin Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Wisconsin YR: futures available
Penn State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Penn State YR: futures available
Wisconsin & 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 Wisconsin 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 Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 at 9:00 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 Wisconsin vs Penn State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Wisconsin 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.