The Penn State Nittany Lions (12-16, 5-12 Big 10) will be at the Kohl Center to clash with the 19th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers (19-9, 11-6 Big 10) in a Big 10 matchup. Action begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Penn State Nittany Lions at Wisconsin Badgers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Badgers lost a tough one against the 25th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers, 75-73, while the Nittany Lions were victorious over the 17th-ranked Maryland Terrapins, 78-61.
Penn State dominated every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.8 (better than their season average of 15.8) and a free throw rate of 0.288 (above their season average of 0.229). Maryland was 21.4 and 0.232, respectively, for those same stats. Wisconsin, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (9.1 vs. 14.6). Wisconsin rallied around Ethan Happ, who finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Lamar Stevens fueled Penn State with 24 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Happ led the Badgers to a 71-52 win. He produced 22 points and eight rebounds. Wisconsin had a much better turnover percentage (10.0 vs. 21.4). Penn State, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.151 vs. 0.049).
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Wisconsin figures to have a substantial advantage. The Badgers defense ranks 11th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.451), while the Penn State offense is ranked 306th in effective field goal percentage (0.479).
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Wisconsin Badgers Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Wisconsin, ATS Winner – Wisconsin, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Penn State ranks 37th in steals per game (7.8) while Wisconsin ranks 199th (5.2).
- The Badgers rank 11th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Nittany Lions rank 71st (11.9).
- Penn State averages 36.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 119th in the nation. Wisconsin ranks 171st in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
- The Nittany Lions rank 169th in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while the Badgers rank 252nd (19.6).
- Wisconsin averages 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 46th in the nation. Penn State ranks 120th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Badgers have been outscored by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Wisconsin has defeated opponents by an average of 8.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Nittany Lions have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (8.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
