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Minnesota vs. Penn State prediction: Why Minnesota is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/1/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Minnesota vs Penn State predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Penn State will square off with Minnesota, in what is expected to be a close men's college basketball game, at Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday, starting at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model gives Minnesota a slight edge with a 52% win probability over Penn State.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's Minnesota vs. Penn State matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Minnesota vs. Penn State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NCAA basketball game between Minnesota and Penn State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Minnesota a 52% chance of beating Penn State. Our predicted score is Minnesota 72-72 Penn State.
According to our model, Penn State (+2.5) has a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 142.5 points has a 54% chance of going over.
While there is no way for a men's college basketball game to end in a tie, our prediction of 72-72 is based on each team's average score in the above-mentioned simulations of Minnesota vs. Penn State.
Minnesota 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 | Minnesota | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -2.5 (-115) | +2.5 (-104) |
| Moneyline | -150 | +132 |
| Total | o142.5 (-105) | u142.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Minnesota vs. Penn State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 +2.5 | -104 |
| Moneyline | Penn State | +132 |
| Total | Over 142.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Penn State to win.
Minnesota vs. Penn State game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball game between Penn State and Minnesota at Bryce Jordan Center is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota vs. Penn State
- Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Bryce Jordan Center
Conclusion
We predict Minnesota, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat Penn State on Sunday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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