In this article we will formulate a Nebraska vs Penn State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 21st at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 22-4 (11-4) this year after they lost to Iowa by a score of 57-52 in their last game. Nebraska trailed 33-28 at halftime and they only scored 24 points in the second half in the loss. The Cornhuskers shot 41% from the field, 21% on three pointers, and 79% on free throws in the game. Pryce Sandfort led Nebraska with 13 points and two steals, while Jamarques Lawrence added 11 points and four assists in the loss.
Prior to that game, Nebraska defeated Northwestern by a score of 68-49, but lost to Purdue by a score of 80-77 before that. The Cornhuskers have scored 78.3 points per game with 35.1 rebounds and 18.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.6 points against per game this season. Pryce Sandfort is averaging 17.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, while Rienk Mast is averaging 14.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per game for the Cornhuskers. Nebraska is shooting 46.9% from the field, 76.2% on free throws, and 35.6% on three pointers this year.
Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Preview
The Penn State Nittany Lions are 11-16 (2-14) this season after they lost to Rutgers by a score of 85-72 in their last game. Penn State trailed 39-20 at halftime, but they scored 52 points in the second half in the loss. The Nittany Lions shot 55% from the field, 18% on three pointers, and 77% on free throws in the game. Josh Reed led Penn State with 22 points and six rebounds, while Kayden Mingo added 16 points and six assists in the loss.
Prior to that game, Penn State lost to Oregon by a score of 83-72, but did beat Washington by a score of 63-60 before that. The Nittany Lions have scored 75.3 points per game with 29.6 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 79.2 points against per game this season. Freddie Dilione V is averaging 14.3 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, while Kayden Mingo is averaging 14.0 points and 4.3 assists per game for the Nittany Lions. Penn State is shooting 46.9% from the field, 75.3% on free throws, and 32.1% on three pointers this season.
Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win
- Nebraska has won each of its last 12 games at Pinnacle Bank Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Penn State has lost 12 of its last 13 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Penn State has lost the first half in 10 of its last 11 day games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Penn State Nittany Lions will win
- Nebraska has lost six of its last seven games following a road loss.
- The road team has won three of Penn State’s last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Nebraska’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Each of Penn State’s last six day games have produced a total of 152+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Nebraska ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.90).
- Nebraska ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.8).
- Penn State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (38.5%).
- Penn State ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (49.7%).
Nebraska vs Penn State Prediction
Nebraska comes into this matchup continuing to struggle over the last three weeks, but they will be back at home here. The Cornhuskers are shooting 47% from the field, but they have scored fewer than 70 points in three of their last five games. Penn State is just 2-14 in conference play and they have allowed at least 77 points in four of their last five. I think this is a great spot for Nebraska to finally find some offense and I like the over here.