Wisconsin vs. Penn State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 22

The Wisconsin Badgers (13-5, 5-2 Big Ten) will look to extend a four-game win streak when they visit the Penn State Nittany Lions (9-9, 0-7 Big Ten) on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Bryce Jordan Center. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on FS1.

The Badgers hit the court as 5.5-point favorites against the Nittany Lions. The point total for the game is set at 159.5.

Keep scrolling to get the download before placing bets on the Wisconsin-Penn State game.

Wisconsin vs. Penn State How to Watch & Odds

• When: Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania
• TV: FS1
• Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

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Wisconsin vs. Penn State Prediction

• Pick ATS: Penn State (+5.5)
  
• Pick OU: Under (159.5)
  
• Prediction: Wisconsin 81, Penn State 76

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Wisconsin vs. Penn State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

• Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Badgers 82, Nittany Lions 77.
• The Badgers have a 71.5% chance to claim victory in this contest per the moneyline's implied probability.
• The Nittany Lions sit with a 32.9% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

• Wisconsin has compiled an 8-10-0 record against the spread this season.
• Penn State has covered seven times in 18 matchups with a spread this year.
• Wisconsin has been favored by 5.5 points or more 11 times this season, and covered the spread in five of those matchups.
• Penn State has been an underdog by 5.5 points or more five times this season, and covered the spread in four of those games.

Key Total Facts

• In nine games this season, the Badgers and their opponent have combined for more than 159.5 points.
• Nittany Lions games have had over 159.5 points six times this season.
• These teams score 160.3 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 0.8.

Key Moneyline Facts

• Wisconsin is 12-2 in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 85.7%).
• Penn State has been the underdog in eight games this season, and it has failed to win any of those contests.
• In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -251 or shorter, Wisconsin has a record of 10-1 (90.9% win percentage).
• Penn State has not won as an underdog of +204 or more on the moneyline this season in five games with those odds or longer.

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