Penn State vs Indiana Prediction 2/26/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Penn State vs Indiana prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 26th at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Preview

The Penn State Nittany Lions are 15-13 (5-12) this year after they defeated Minnesota by a score of 69-60 in their last game. Penn State led 28-26 at halftime and they added 41 second-half points to pull away with the win. The Nittany Lions shot 45.7% from the field, 28.6% on three-pointers, and 92% on free throws in the game. Yanic Konan Niederhauser led Penn State with 24 points and seven rebounds, while Ace Baldwin Jr. added 10 points and seven assists in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Nittany Lions defeated Nebraska by a score of 89-72 but did lose to Washington by a score of 75-73 before that. Penn State has lost seven of their last nine games and they are currently second to last in the Big Ten standings with a 5-12 record. Penn State has scored 79.4 points per game and they have allowed 73 points per game, while also averaging 33.8 rebounds and 16.0 assists per game this season. Ace Baldwin Jr. is averaging 13.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game, while Yanic Konan Niederhauser is averaging 12.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game this year. Penn State is shooting 47.7% from the field, 75.8% on free throws, and 33.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview

The Indiana Hoosiers are 16-11 (7-9) this season after they defeated Purdue by a score of 73-58 in their last game. Indiana trailed 37-25 at halftime, but they outscored Purdue 48-21 in the second half for a big victory. The Hoosiers shot 51.9% from the field, 21.1% on three-pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Malik Reneau led Indiana with 15 points and six rebounds, while Trey Galloway added 15 points and nine assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Hoosiers lost to UCLA by a score of 72-68 but did beat Michigan State by a score of 71-67 before that. Indiana has lost six of their last eight games and they are currently ninth in the Big Ten standings with a 7-9 record. Indiana has scored 75.5 points per game and they have allowed 72.6 points per game, while also averaging 36.6 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game this season. Oumar Ballo is averaging 13.4 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Malik Reneau is averaging 12.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game this year. Indiana is shooting 46.3% from the field, 71.8% on free throws, and 31.1% on three-pointers this season. Indiana will meet Washington, Oregon, and Ohio State after this game.

Why Indiana will beat Penn State

• Indiana has won 11 of its last 12 games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Penn State has lost each of its last five night games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Indiana’s last five games has produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
• Six of Penn State’s last eight games have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Penn State ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (22.3).
• Penn State ranks 41st among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (14.5).

Penn State vs Indiana Prediction 

Indiana comes into this matchup trying to stay on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament and they cannot afford a bad loss in this game. The Hoosiers have wins against Purdue and Michigan State in two of their last three games and they will be at home for this contest. Penn State has won two games in a row and they are shooting 47.7% from the field this season. The Nittany Lions have been pretty solid on offense this year, but their defense has allowed at least 75 points in 11 of their last 15 games. Indiana won the first meeting by a score of 77-71 and I think their desperation will be the difference against a Penn State team that has very little to play for.