The Penn State Nittany Lions (13-6, 3-5 Big Ten) visit the Iowa Hawkeyes (12-7, 3-5) Friday. Tip-off from Carver-Hawkeye Arena is set for 9 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Penn State vs. Iowa odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Penn State snapped a 4-game losing streak by beating the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 80-72 Monday while covering as a 7-point favorite. Despite being out rebounded 34-22, the Nittany Lions won by shooting 47.6% from deep and holding Rutgers to just 33.3% shooting from beyond the arc.
Iowa lost 72-67 to the Minnesota Golden Gophers at home Tuesday while failing to cover as an 8.5-point favorite. Iowa shot an abysmal 14.3% from 3-point range. The Hawkeyes have lost 3 in a row.
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Penn State at Iowa odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Penn State +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Iowa -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Penn State +3.5 (-115) | Iowa -3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 168.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Penn State at Iowa picks and predictions
Prediction
Penn State 88, Iowa 85
Moneyline
PASS.
I slightly lean toward the Nittany Lions to win here as +125 underdogs, but feel better with the points.
Against the spread
PENN STATE +3.5 (-115).
The Nittany Lions have covered the spread in their last 3 games while the Hawkeyes have dropped 3 straight games ATS. Penn State is also 3-0-1 ATS in its last 4 matchups against Iowa.
Iowa’s defense allows an awful 78.5 points per game; that weakness will allow for the Nittany Lions to cover the spread and come away with the win here.
Both teams are 9-10 ATS this season.
Over/Under
BET OVER 168.5 (-110).
The Over has hit in 7 of Iowa’s last 10 games and is 12-7 for the Hawkeyes this season. For Penn State, the Over is 2-1 in its last 3 games. The Over has also hit in the last 4 games between these teams.
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Penn State at Iowa Odds, Picks and Predictions
The highly anticipated matchup between Penn State and Iowa is set to take place this weekend, with both teams looking to secure a crucial victory in their quest for a spot in the College Football Playoff. The odds for this game are expected to be close, as both teams are ranked in the top 10 and have been impressive so far this season.
Penn State comes into this game with a perfect 5-0 record, including wins over ranked opponents Auburn and Wisconsin. The Nittany Lions have been led by quarterback Sean Clifford, who has thrown for over 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns so far this season. Their defense has also been outstanding, allowing just 10.8 points per game.
On the other side, Iowa is also undefeated at 5-0 and has been dominant on defense, allowing just 11.6 points per game. The Hawkeyes are led by quarterback Spencer Petras, who has thrown for over 1,000 yards and 8 touchdowns this season. Iowa’s defense will be a tough test for Penn State’s offense, which has been explosive so far.
In terms of picks and predictions for this game, it’s expected to be a close and hard-fought battle between two top teams. Both defenses are strong, so points could be at a premium in this matchup. It may come down to which team can make key plays in crucial moments.
Ultimately, I believe that Penn State’s offense will be able to make enough plays to secure a narrow victory over Iowa. The Nittany Lions have been impressive on both sides of the ball and have shown the ability to win close games. Look for Penn State to come out on top in a hard-fought battle against the Hawkeyes.
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