Minnesota vs. Penn State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 1

Published Jan. 31, 2026 8:28 p.m. ET

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The Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-11, 3-7 Big Ten) will look to halt a six-game losing streak when they visit the Penn State Nittany Lions (9-12, 0-10 Big Ten) at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The Nittany Lions have lost eight games in a row.

The Golden Gophers are a slight 1-point favorite against the Nittany Lions. The over/under for the game is set at 142.

Continue reading to get everything you need to know ahead of placing bets on the Minnesota-Penn State matchup.

Minnesota vs. Penn State How to Watch & Odds

When: Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET
Where: Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania
TV: Peacock
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Golden Gophers vs Nittany Lions Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Golden Gophers	-1	-110	-110	142	-110	-110	-115	-105

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Minnesota vs. Penn State Prediction

Pick ATS: Pick Em
Pick OU: Over (142)
Prediction: Minnesota 74, Penn State 73

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Minnesota vs. Penn State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Golden Gophers 72, Nittany Lions 70.
The Golden Gophers have a 53.5% chance to collect the win in this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Nittany Lions have a 51.2% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Minnesota has compiled a 9-12-0 record against the spread this season.
Penn State has compiled an 8-13-0 ATS record so far this year.
When playing as at least 1-point favorites this season, Minnesota has an ATS record of 4-5.
Penn State has been an underdog by 1 point or more 12 times this season, and covered the spread in five of those games.

Key Total Facts

In 11 games this season, the Golden Gophers and their opponent have combined to score more than 142 points.
Nittany Lions games have gone over 142 points on 17 occasions this year.
The Golden Gophers and Nittany Lions combine to average 148 points per contest, which is six more than the total for this game.

Key Moneyline Facts

Minnesota has gone 7-2 in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 77.8%).
Penn State has been the underdog in 11 games this season, and it has failed to win any of those contests.
Minnesota has a record of 7-2 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -115 or shorter (winning 77.8%).
Penn State has not won as an underdog of -105 or more on the moneyline this season in 11 games with those odds or longer.

Minnesota vs. Penn State: Recent Results

Golden Gophers vs Nittany Lions Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
2/22/2025	Golden Gophers	-2.5	141.5	-163	+137	69-60 PENNST
2/4/2025	Nittany Lions	-7.5	140.5	-323	+257	69-61 MINNST

Minnesota vs. Penn State: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Minnesota	Penn State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	71.6 (291)	76.4 (186)
Points Allowed (Rank)	68.4 (53)	78.5 (300)
Rebounds (Rank)	8 (297)	7.7 (319)
3pt Made (Rank)	8 (162)	7.7 (195)
Assists (Rank)	17.9 (21)	13.6 (217)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.2 (82)	9.2 (26)

Minnesota 2025-26 Key Players

Golden Gophers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Cade Tyson	20	20.1	5.5	2.6	0.9	0.1	2
Jaylen Crocker-Johnson	21	13.6	6.9	1.7	0.6	1	1.8
Langston Reynolds	21	10.7	4.5	4.2	0.9	0.1	0.2
Isaac Asuma	21	10.3	4.3	4.1	1.3	0.6	1.8
Bobby Durkin	21	9	2.9	1.8	0.8	0	1.8

Penn State 2025-26 Key Players

Nittany Lions Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Kayden Mingo	18	14.1	3.5	4.7	2.1	0.1	0.8
Freddie Filione V	21	13.4	3.3	2.6	1	0.1	1.3
Josh Reed	21	9.7	3.9	1	1.1	0.1	0.7
Ivan Juric	21	9.4	5.1	0.8	0.3	0.2	0.6
Melih Tunca	21	8.9	2.2	2.6	0.8	0.2	0.9