The Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-14, 2-8 Big 10) welcome the 24th-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions (15-5, 5-4 Big 10) to Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Cornhuskers will try to snap their six-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Penn State Nittany Lions at Nebraska Cornhuskers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Cornhuskers lost to the Michigan Wolverines, 79-68, while the Nittany Lions were victorious over the Indiana Hoosiers, 64-49.
Penn State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a great turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 14.6) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.414 (below their season average of 0.511). For those same stats, Indiana was 22.7 and 0.351, respectively. Nebraska, on the other hand, forced Michigan into a turnover percentage of 20.3 (above their season average of 14.0). Cam Mack had a good outing for Nebraska, putting up 19 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Penn State was lifted by Lamar Stevens, who recorded 17 points and nine rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Nittany Lions won the most recent matchup 95-71. The Nittany Lions’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Cornhuskers. Penn State had a rate of 9.1, while Nebraska posted a mark of 14.1. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.
Nebraska might struggle to score as they battle against one of the nation’s best defenses. Penn State ranks 51st in defensive efficiency while the Cornhuskers rank 253rd in offensive efficiency.
Penn State vs. Nebraska Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Penn State, ATS Winner – Penn State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Penn State ranks 42nd in rebounds per game (39.1) while Nebraska ranks 289th in rebounds allowed per game (45.7).
- The Nittany Lions average 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 81st in the NCAA. The Cornhuskers rank 204th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
- Penn State ranks 26th in steals per game (8.7) while Nebraska ranks 130th (6.4).
- The Nittany Lions rank 62nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while the Cornhuskers rank 256th in three pointers allowed per game (26.1).
- Penn State averages 5.7 blocks per game, which ranks 11th in the nation. Nebraska ranks 173rd in blocks allowed per game (5.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cornhuskers have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.6 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
- The Nittany Lions’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 10.2 for the season.
