Penn State vs Washington Prediction 2/11/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Penn State vs Washington prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 11th at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Washington. 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 10-14 (1-12) this season after they lost to USC by a score of 77-75 in their last game. Penn State led 40-36 at halftime, but they were outscored 41-35 in the second half in the narrow loss. The Nittany Lions shot 52% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Freddie Dilione V led Penn State with 23 points and four assists, while Josh Reed added 17 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Penn State lost to Michigan by a score of 110-69, but did beat Minnesota by a score of 77-75 before that. The Nittany Lions have scored 76.1 points per game with 29.8 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 79.6 points against per game this season. Freddie Dilione V is averaging 14.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, while Kayden Mingo is averaging 13.4 points and 4.4 assists per game for the Nittany Lions. Penn State is shooting 46.8% from the field, 74.8% on free throws, and 32.6% on three pointers this season. 

Washington Huskies Betting Preview

The Washington Huskies are 12-12 (4-9) this year after they lost to UCLA by a score of 77-73 in their last game. Washington led 34-30 at halftime, but they allowed 47 points in the second half for the loss. The Huskies shot 50% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Wesley Yates III led Washington with 21 points and one rebound, while Hannes Steinbach added 13 points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Washington lost to Iowa by a score of 84-74, but did beat Northwestern by a score of 76-62 before that. The Huskies have scored 77.9 points per game with 37.6 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.5 points against per game this season. Hannes Steinbach is averaging 17.5 points and 11.2 rebounds per game, while Zoom Diallo is averaging 14.9 points and 4.5 assists per game for the Huskies. Washington is shooting 45.5% from the field, 77.2% on free throws, and 32.1% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Washington Huskies will win

• Penn State has lost each of its last nine night games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Washington has won five of its last six games at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Washington has won the first half in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Penn State Nittany Lions will win

• Washington has lost each of its last 10 Wednesday night games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Penn State’s last eight road games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 161+ points.
• Nine of Washington’s last 10 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.

Penn State vs Washington Prediction 

Washington comes into this matchup as a pretty big favorite to win, but they have lost three of their last four games. The Huskies are shooting 46% from the field and they have allowed 77+ points in three of their last four. Penn State is just 1-12 in Big Ten play, but they have looked slightly better over their last five games. The Nittany Lions are shooting 47% from the field and they have allowed 77+ points in four of their last five. Take the over in this one, as both teams struggle to get stops.

David Racey's Pick: Over 155.5