We have some Big Ten hoops action, as Wisconsin will host Penn State on Tuesday, Jan. 17. The game is scheduled for 8:30 pm ET while airing on BTN. Wisconsin enters this game as 3.5-point favorites with the total set at 129.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Wisconsin vs. Penn State predictions below.
Wisconsin vs. Penn State Odds
- Spread: Wisconsin -3.5
- Total: 129.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Jan. 17
- Time: 8:30 pm ET
- Location: Kohl Center, Madison, WI
- TV: BTN
Wisconsin Betting Trends
- Badgers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
- Badgers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games.
- Over is 5-2 in Badgers last 7 overall.
Penn State Betting Trends
- Nittany Lions are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games.
- Nittany Lions are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS win.
- Over is 4-0 in Nittany Lions last 4 overall.
Wisconsin vs. Penn State Prediction
Wisconsin (11-5, 3-3 Big Ten) is floundering at the moment. The Badgers have lost three games in a row, most recently suffering an embarrassing 63-45 loss at Indiana on Saturday. Forward Tyler Wahl has been injured through that stretch, and it has sent a ripple effect through the Wisconsin lineup. There’s a chance Wahl returns on Tuesday, which would be a huge boost for the Badgers.
With Tyler Wahl in the lineup, the #Badgers defense held opponents to 61.2 points per game.
Without him? Opposing teams averaged 70.3 points per game and shot 48% from the field.
That said, the sky is hardly falling in Madison.
— Badger Notes (@Badger_Notes) January 16, 2023
Penn State (12-5, 3-3 Big Ten) hasn’t played in nearly a week, most recently blowing out Indiana 85-66 last Wednesday. However, the Nittany Lions have been a much better team at home throughout the years, and that seems to be the case this season, as PSU is 1-2 in true road games so far. Playing in Wisconsin will be a big test for the Nittany Lions to drop that stigma.
When both of these teams are fully healthy, Wisconsin has the better squad on paper. Wahl could return for this matchup, but his health is not a guarantee. Still, the Badgers will play with urgency in front of their home crowd following an embarrassing loss on Saturday. Getting Wahl back would serve as the proverbial icing on the cake.
The Pick: Wisconsin -3.5 | -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook
