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Iowa vs. Penn State prediction: Why Iowa is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/28/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Iowa vs Penn State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Penn State and Iowa will lock horns in men's college basketball action at Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, with tipoff at 12:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Iowa as the most likely winner of the Iowa vs. Penn State game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Iowa vs. Penn State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Iowa and Penn State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Iowa a 79% chance of beating Penn State. Our predicted final score has Iowa winning 78-69.
According to our model, Penn State (+9.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 143.5 points has a 55% chance of going over.
Iowa vs. Penn State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Iowa | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -9.5 (-105) | +9.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -500 | +410 |
| Total | o143.5 (-110) | u143.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Iowa vs. Penn State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Penn State +9.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Penn State | +410 |
| Total | Over 143.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 143.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Iowa vs. Penn State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Penn State and Iowa at Bryce Jordan Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00 PM ET.
- Who: Iowa vs. Penn State
- Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00AM PT
- Venue: Bryce Jordan Center
Conclusion
We predict Iowa, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat Penn State on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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