Iowa vs. Penn State: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 24

Iowa vs. Penn State: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 24

Updated Jan. 24, 2025 8:27 p.m. ET
Data Skrive

The Iowa Hawkeyes (12-7, 3-5 Big Ten) will try to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Penn State Nittany Lions (13-6, 3-5 Big Ten) at 9:00 PM ET on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The contest airs on Fox Sports 1.

The Hawkeyes, who are favored by 3.5 points, are set to take on the Nittany Lions. The game's point total is set at 169.

Keep reading to get all the information ahead of wagering on the Iowa-Penn State contest.

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Iowa vs. Penn State How to Watch & Odds

  • When: Friday, January 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
  • Where: Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa
  • How to watch on TV: Fox Sports 1
  • Live boxscore on FOX Sports
Hawkeyes vs Nittany Lions Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
Hawkeyes -3.5 -110 -110 169 -112 -108 -180 +150

Iowa vs. Penn State Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Penn State (+3.5)
  • Pick OU: Under (169)
  • Prediction: Iowa 81, Penn State 80

Learn more about the Iowa Hawkeyes vs. the Penn State Nittany Lions game on FOX Sports!

Iowa vs. Penn State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

  • Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Hawkeyes 86, Nittany Lions 83.
  • The Hawkeyes have a 64.3% chance to collect the win in this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
  • The Nittany Lions hold a 40.0% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

  • Iowa has covered 10 times in 19 chances against the spread this season.
  • Penn State has compiled an 8-10-0 record against the spread this season.
  • Iowa has been favored by 3.5 points or more 12 times this season, and covered the spread in eight of those games.
  • Penn State has covered the spread once when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this season (in two opportunities).

Key Total Facts

  • The Hawkeyes games have had more than 169 points scored on eight occasions this year.
  • Nittany Lions games have had over 169 points three times this year.
  • The Hawkeyes and Nittany Lions combine to average 171.5 points per contest, which is 2.5 more than the total for this game.

Key Moneyline Facts

  • Iowa has won 84.6% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (11-2).
  • This season, Penn State has been listed as the underdog in four games and failed to win any of those contests.
  • Iowa has a record of 10-1 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -180 or shorter (winning 90.9%).
  • Penn State has played as an underdog of +150 or more twice this season and lost both games.
FINAL
PSU 75 · IOWA 76
NCAA BK
SPREAD
TO WIN
TOTAL
Penn State Nittany Lions
PSU
Iowa Hawkeyes
IOWA

Iowa vs. Penn State: Recent Results

Hawkeyes vs Nittany Lions Recent Games
Date Favorite Spread Total Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Result
2/27/2024 Hawkeyes -9 163 -410 +320 90-81 IOWA
2/8/2024 Hawkeyes -1 162.5 -120 +100 89-79 PENNST

Iowa vs. Penn State: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

Iowa Penn State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank) 87.3 (4) 84.2 (18)
Points Allowed (Rank) 78.5 (328) 71.7 (196)
Rebounds (Rank) 7.6 (289) 8.8 (208)
3pt Made (Rank) 10.3 (21) 7.3 (230)
Assists (Rank) 19.4 (2) 17.2 (21)
Turnovers (Rank) 10.2 (58) 11.5 (192)

Iowa 2024-25 Key Players

Hawkeyes Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Owen Freeman 17 16.9 6.5 1.2 0.7 1.9 0.3
Payton Sandfort 19 16.5 5.7 3 0.9 0.6 2.5
Josh Dix 18 14.1 3.2 2.7 1 0.6 2.3
Drew Thelwell 18 9.9 2.2 3.1 2.1 0.1 1.1
Brock Harding 19 9.5 2 6.3 1.7 0.2 1.2

Penn State 2024-25 Key Players

Nittany Lions Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Adrian Baldwin Jr. 18 14.7 2.8 8.1 2.1 0 1.2
Nicholas Kern 19 12.6 5.1 2.2 1.3 0.4 0.2
Yanic Konan Niederhauser 19 12.4 6.4 0.7 0.7 2.2 0.1
Zach Hicks 19 12.1 4.6 2.2 1.2 0.4 2.5
Puff Johnson 17 10.2 4.4 0.6 1.4 0.3 0.8

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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