Nebraska Cornhuskers vs
Penn St. Nittany LionsPredictions & Preview

Penn State favored over Nebraska in Wednesday night basketball matchup

In this article, the Nebraska vs. Penn State basketball matchup is previewed for their game on Wednesday night at 7pmET. Nebraska, with a record of 17-9, 7-8 B10, will face Penn State, with a record of 13-13, 3-12 B10, at the Bryce Jordan Center. The teams previously met last season with Nebraska winning 68-49. Penn State is the betting favorite, opening at -1, but the current line is Nebraska -2. Keep reading to find out the predicted winner and total score for this Nebraska vs. Penn State game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cornhuskers -135 | Nittany Lions +115
• Spread: Cornhuskers -2 (-110) | Nittany Lions +2 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 149.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Penn St. will win straight-up is 53%.

Nebraska vs Penn St. Stats

Nebraska Cornhuskers

Nebraska's basketball team is in a good position to make the NCAA Tournament, but they could use a few more wins to solidify their spot. They are currently ranked 46th by the latest Net Rankings and have won five of their last six games. However, a loss to Penn State could put them on the bubble. Despite missing Berke Buyuktuncel due to an ankle injury, leading scorers Brice Williams and Juwan Gary have been performing well. Defensively, they allow 46% shooting and 33.2% from long-range, while offensively they shoot 46% from the field and 33.2% from three-point range. Overall, Nebraska is ranked 123 in offense, 182 in defense, and has a power ranking of 165 with a record of 17-9. Their performance in upcoming games will be crucial in determining their tournament fate.

Penn St. Nittany Lions Analysis

The Penn State Nittany Lions have struggled in the Big 10 conference, losing seven straight games and facing challenges with injuries. Despite impressive individual performances, the team has struggled defensively and on the glass. Offensively, they are efficient but need to improve their shooting percentages. With a power ranking of 360, they are ranked 58th in offense and 240th in defense. Their only chance at postseason play is likely the NIT. The team averages 79.46 points per game and shoots 47.28% from the field. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 45.62% from the field. Overall, the Nittany Lions have a record of 13-13 and face tough competition in the Big 10.

Penn State Expected to Prevail in Close Match Against Nebraska

Winning on the road in the Big 10 is a challenging feat, as evidenced by Penn State's respectable 10-5 home record and Nebraska's narrow victory over Northwestern in their most recent away game. The absence of the 6-10 Buyuktuncel for Nebraska poses concerns for their defensive presence and rebounding capabilities. Penn State exhibits strong shooting skills with a 48.8% field goal percentage and 35% three-point shooting accuracy at home, while Nebraska struggles to defend against three-point shots, particularly on the road where they allow a 39.6% success rate. These factors are likely to play a significant role in determining the outcome of this closely contested match, with the Nittany Lions expected to emerge victorious.

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