Wisconsin vs Penn State Basketball Odds

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The Badgers will play the Nittany Lions on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 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, Wisconsin and Penn State are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 22nd, 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, Wisconsin currently has a 96.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Penn State is 90.67.
  • Away Wisconsin - Wisconsin starts this game with a 2-2 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Penn State - Penn State meets Wisconsin boasting a 7-4 record as a home team. They currently rank 6th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Wisconsin currently ranks 3rd (0.714) in the Big Ten Conference, with Penn State now standing 9th (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Wisconsin has a 0.722 overall win percentage, with Penn State matching up with a 0.500 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Wisconsin currently possesses 13-5 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Penn State has tallied a 9-9 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Wisconsin brings the magic with a 13-5 overall record.

Penn State needs a spell to break their 9-9 overall standing curse. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Wisconsin holds a 5-2 Big Ten Conference standing, while Penn State struggles at 0-7. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. Wisconsin has won their last 4 games, while Penn State has lost 5. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Badgers at Nittany Lions Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Penn State		Favorite

Wisconsin
+5.5 -105 BetMGM
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-5.5 -115 BetMGM
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Wisconsin has a -5.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Penn State has a +5.5 -105 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
159.5 o -110 BetMGM
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159.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 159.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 159.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Penn State		Favorite

Wisconsin
+200 BetMGM
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-250 BetMGM
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Wisconsin is the -250 moneyline favorite. Risk $250 to win $100 on Wisconsin at BetMGM. Penn State is the +200 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $200 on Penn State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Wisconsin vs Penn State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026?

Wisconsin is a -5.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Penn State is a +5.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Wisconsin vs Penn State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026?

The best over line is 159.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 159.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Wisconsin vs Penn State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026?

Wisconsin is a -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Penn State is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Wisconsin
Penn State
1/22/26 7:00pm EST
-5.5 -115+5.5 -105
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Underdog Penn State - Penn State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 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 $86.96 at -115 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

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Wisconsin
Penn State
First to 5 Points
1/22/26 7:00pm EST
-140+100Bet
Wisconsin
Penn State
First to 10 Points
1/22/26 7:00pm EST
-145+105Bet
Wisconsin
Penn State
First to 15 Points
1/22/26 7:00pm EST
-155+110Bet
Wisconsin
Penn State
Game to Overtime
1/22/26 7:00pm EST
Yes +850No -3000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Wisconsin, Penn State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Wisconsin16-60.72712-23-28-3+20.727W2
Penn State10-120.4558-51-51-10+90.091W1

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 Odds
2025-26 Wisconsin 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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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

  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 Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 at 7:00 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 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.

  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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