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Northwestern Wildcats set to take on Penn State Nittany Lions in Big Ten matchup at Bryce Jordan Center

The Northwestern Wildcats are set to face off against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. ET. Northwestern is coming off a strong win against Northeastern, while Penn State recently defeated UPenn. Penn State has historically had the upper hand in matchups against Northwestern, but the Wildcats came out on top in their two meetings last season. Penn State is the current favorite with a line of -5.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Wildcats +180 | Nittany Lions -222
• Spread: Wildcats +5 (-110) | Nittany Lions -5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Penn St. will win straight-up is 69%.

Northwestern vs Penn St. Stats

Northwestern Wildcats

Northwestern enters Thursday's Big Ten matchup on a four-game winning streak, coming off a dominant victory against Northeastern in which they outscored their opponent by 25 points in the second half. Heading into the game against Penn State, junior forward Nick Martinelli leads the Wildcats in scoring, followed by standout players such as senior guard Brooks Barnhizer and senior guard Jalen Leach. According to KenPom rankings, Northwestern is the 45th-best college basketball team in the country, excelling in both offensive and defensive efficiency. With a solid record of 10-3 this season, the Wildcats boast a strong defense that allows an average of 64.17 points per game while scoring an average of 73.75 points per game. Additionally, Northwestern demonstrates efficient shooting percentages and effective ball distribution on offense and defense. With no injuries reported, Northwestern is prepared to take on Penn State and continue their winning streak.

Penn St. Nittany Lions Analysis

Penn State has been on a winning streak, with three straight victories since their loss to Rutgers. In their last game against UPenn, they dominated with a 20-point win, shooting 45 percent from the field and scoring 52 points in the paint. Senior guard Ace Baldwin Jr. leads the team in scoring, with other key players to watch being Yanic Konan Niederhauser, Zach Hicks, and Nick Kern Jr. KenPom ranks Penn State as the 39th-best team in NCAAB, with impressive offensive and defensive efficiency ratings. The team is known for their high-scoring offense, averaging 88.2 points per game and shooting 50.4 percent from the field. On defense, they allow 67.0 points per game on 42.1 percent shooting. With no injuries reported, Penn State is prepared for their upcoming game against Northwestern. If you're looking for NCAAB predictions or struggling with handicapping, be sure to check them out.

Detailed prediction reveals who will cover the spread in Northwestern vs. Penn State Big 10 matchup

Discover who will cover the spread in the upcoming Big 10 matchup between Northwestern and Penn State in the detailed prediction provided below.

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