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

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

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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.

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.

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