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Wisconsin vs. Penn State prediction: Why Wisconsin is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/22/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Wisconsin vs Penn State predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Penn State will square off with the favored Wisconsin in men's college basketball action at Bryce Jordan Center on Thursday, beginning at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Wisconsin as the most likely winner of the Wisconsin vs. Penn State game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Wisconsin vs. Penn State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Wisconsin and Penn State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Wisconsin a 67% chance of beating Penn State. Our predicted final score has Wisconsin winning 80-76.
According to our model, Penn State (+5.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 157.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Wisconsin 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 | Wisconsin | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -5.5 (-112) | +5.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -250 | +220 |
| Total | o157.5 (-110) | u157.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Wisconsin 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 +5.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Penn State | +220 |
| Total | Under 157.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Penn State +5.5 at the spread.
Wisconsin vs. Penn State game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between Penn State and Wisconsin at Bryce Jordan Center is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Wisconsin vs. Penn State
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Bryce Jordan Center
Conclusion
We predict Wisconsin, with a 67% win probability, will likely beat Penn State on Thursday.
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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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