Penn State vs. Minnesota: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 4
The Penn State Nittany Lions (13-9, 3-8 Big Ten) will try to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Minnesota Golden Gophers (11-11, 3-8 Big Ten) on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Bryce Jordan Center. The matchup airs at 7:00 PM ET on Big Ten Network.
The Nittany Lions take the court as 7-point favorites against the Golden Gophers. The game's over/under is set at 140.5.
Keep scrolling to get all you need to know ahead of betting on the Penn State-Minnesota matchup.
Penn State vs. Minnesota How to Watch & Odds
- When: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania
- How to watch on TV: Big Ten Network
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nittany Lions | -7 | -112 | -108 | 140.5 | -110 | -110 | -325 | +260 |
Penn State vs. Minnesota Prediction
- Pick ATS: Penn State (-7)
- Pick OU: Over (140.5)
- Prediction: Penn State 77, Minnesota 70
Learn more about the Penn State Nittany Lions vs. the Minnesota Golden Gophers game on FOX Sports!
Penn State vs. Minnesota Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Nittany Lions 74, Golden Gophers 67.
- The Nittany Lions have a 76.5% chance to claim victory in this game per the moneyline's implied probability.
- The Golden Gophers hold a 27.8% implied probability to win.
Key Spread Facts
- Penn State has put together a 10-11-0 record against the spread this season.
- Minnesota has put together a 6-14-2 record against the spread this year.
- Penn State has covered the spread four times this season (4-6 ATS) when playing as at least 7-point favorites.
- Minnesota has covered the spread three times this year (3-3 ATS) when playing as at least 7-point underdogs.
Key Total Facts
- Nittany Lions games have finished with more than 140.5 points 20 times so far this season.
- Golden Gophers games have finished with over 140.5 points scored nine times this season.
- These two teams score a combined average of 151.1 points per game, higher than the total for this matchup by 10.6 points.
Key Moneyline Facts
- Penn State has won 12 of 14 games when favored on the moneyline this season (85.7%).
- This season, Minnesota has been the underdog 12 times and won three, or 25%, of those games.
- When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -325 or shorter, Penn State has gone 9-1 (90% win percentage).
- This season, Minnesota has won two of its six games when it is the underdog by at least +260 on the moneyline.
Penn State vs. Minnesota: Recent Results
Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/2/2024 | Golden Gophers | -7 | 150.5 | -305 | +245 | 75-70 MINNST |
1/27/2024 | Nittany Lions | -2.5 | 150.5 | -148 | +124 | 83-74 MINNST |
Penn State vs. Minnesota: 2024-25 Stats Comparison
Penn State | Minnesota | |
---|---|---|
Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 82.3 (25) | 68.8 (304) |
Points Allowed (Rank) | 72.6 (218) | 69 (98) |
Rebounds (Rank) | 8.2 (247) | 8.1 (251) |
3pt Made (Rank) | 7.2 (238) | 6.7 (284) |
Assists (Rank) | 16.7 (31) | 16 (51) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 11.6 (214) | 9.8 (36) |
Penn State 2024-25 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adrian Baldwin Jr. | 21 | 14.1 | 2.7 | 7.8 | 2 | 0 | 1.3 |
Nicholas Kern | 22 | 12.9 | 5.2 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Yanic Konan Niederhauser | 22 | 12.7 | 6.2 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 0 |
Zach Hicks | 22 | 11.8 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 1 | 0.4 | 2.5 |
Puff Johnson | 17 | 10.2 | 4.4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
Minnesota 2024-25 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dawson Garcia | 22 | 20.1 | 7.1 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.5 |
Mike Mitchell Jr. | 15 | 10.8 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 1 | 0.2 | 2.4 |
Lu'Cye Patterson | 22 | 10.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
Parker Fox | 22 | 6.7 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0 |
Femi Odukale | 22 | 6.4 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
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