Penn State vs Nebraska Prediction 2/19/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Penn State vs Nebraska Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday,  February 19th, at the Bryce Jordan Center. Let’s take a look at a Penn State Nittany Lions vs Nebraska Cornhuskers pick. 

What a Falloff for Penn State

Penn State just keeps falling off and they just keep losing games. Two games ago against USC, they lost 92-67 and in the last game against Washington, they lost 75-73. At halftime against Washington, they were winning, but in the second half, they gave up 41 points, and that led to the defeat. Adrian Baldwin Jr put up 20 points, eight assists, and two rebounds. Penn State shot 40.3 percent from the field and 32.1 percent from behind the three-point line. Penn State needs to play a more complete game. 

Penn State currently sits with a 13-13 record overall and they have gone 11-15 against the spread. Penn State is averaging 79.5 points while their defense is giving up 73.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 58th in the league while the defense is ranked 240th in the league. Ace Baldwin Jr has been the top player for Penn State averaging 14 points while shooting 37.5 percent from the field. 

Can Nebraska Win a Second Straight Game?

Nebraska has been a little inconsistent the last couple of weeks, but they are coming off a big victory in the last game. Nebraska scored 68 points against Northwestern and that was enough for the four-point victory. Brice Williams had a strong game putting up 21 points, four rebounds, and four assists. There were three different players that put up at least 12 points. Two games ago against Maryland at home, they didn’t play well enough the defense gave up 83 points on the way to the defeat. 

Nebraska has a 17-9 overall record and is 15-11 against the spread. Away from home this season, Nebraska has a 4-5 overall record. Nebraska’s offense is averaging 75.8 points, while its defense is giving up 71.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 131st in the league, while its defense is ranked 174th. Brice Williams is averaging 19.5 points while shooting 46.9 percent from the field and 35 percent from behind the three-point line. Nebraska will face Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio State, and Iowa following this one. 

Penn State vs Nebraska Prediction

Penn State just can’t be trusted, and they are going to have some major issues here. Penn State’s defense is giving up 73.5 points per game, and they are going to be awful here. Nebraska is averaging 75.8 points per game, and they are going to put on a show here. Nebraska is going to go well over their season average here, and that will be the difference here. Back Nebraska against the spread.