Penn State (13-12) vs Washington (12-12)
February 15, 2025 at 02:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Penn State -5.5 — Over/Under: 150.5
In this article, we will formulate a Washington vs Penn State Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 15th, at the Bryce Jordan Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Huskies’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Nittany Lions’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washington
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Penn State
-Recent betting trends in games played between Washington and Penn State
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Huskies and Nittany Lions.
Penn State is Struggling
Penn State is really struggling heading into this game, and for a team that looked at one point like an NCAA tournament, now making the NIT would be a bit shocking. Two games ago against UCLA, they lost 78-54, and in the last game against USC, they ended up losing 92-67. Penn State shot 42.9 percent from the field, but they allowed USC to shoot 67.3 percent from the field and 75 percent from behind the three-point line. The defense has not looked interested in playing the last month.
Penn State comes into this game with a 13-12 record overall and they have gone 11-14 against the spread. Penn State is averaging 79.7 points while their defense is giving up 73.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 53rd in the league, while the defense is ranked 239th. Ace Baldwin Jr has been the top player this season for the Nittany Lions, averaging 13.8 points while shooting 37.1 percent from the field and 30.7 percent from behind the three-point line.
What a Down Year for Washington
It was quite the down year for Washington and they are coming off another loss in the last game. Washington went on the road to face off against Ohio State, and they scored 69 points, while the defense gave up 83 points, and that was enough for the defeat. There were four different players that put up 14 points for Washington including Tyler Harris, but outside of those three, the offensive production was basically non-existent. The offense needs to find a way to get going here.
Washington currently sits with a 12-12 record overall and they have gone 12-1 against the spread. Away from home this season they have gone 1-6 straight up. Washington is currently averaging 71.8 points while their defense is giving up 73.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 254th in the league while the defense is ranked 230th in the league. Great Osobor has been the top player for the Huskies, averaging 15.3 points while shooting 34.9 percent from the field. They are going to need a balanced attack here. Washington will meet Rutgers, Iowa, and Wisconsin after this game.
Why Washington Will Beat Penn State
- Penn State has lost each of its last six games against the Big Ten Conference.
- Washington has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Penn State ranks 36th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (22.6).
- Penn State ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (14.6).
- Washington ranks T33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.3).
- Washington ranks T50th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (11.5).
Washington vs Penn State Prediction
You are telling me you want me to lay more than a couple of points with this Penn State team who has proven to be nothing but awful as of late? Yeah, I am not interested. Washington on the season is averaging 71.8 points per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score against the terrible Penn State defense. Washington is going to put up at least 75 points, and they are going to do enough here to get the job done. Back Washington against the spread.