- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Venue: Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA
- Broadcast: FS1
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The Penn State Nittany Lions (9-8) will host the Wisconsin Badgers (13-5) at the Bryce Jordan Center on Thursday evening.
In their most recent game, the Wisconsin Badgers triumphed over Rutgers with a score of 96-87. Wisconsin posted a field goal accuracy of 48.3% (29 of 60) and succeeded on 12 of their 30 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Badgers were impressive, converting 26 of 29 opportunities, achieving a remarkable 89.7% success rate. They secured 23 rebounds, including 5 offensive boards, and delivered 20 assists while forcing 10 turnovers from the opposition and registering 6 steals. On the defensive end, the Badgers allowed their opponents to shoot 47.6%, as Rutgers managed to hit 30 of 63 shots, alongside 17 assists and 4 steals. Rutgers also recorded 30 total rebounds (10 offensive, 20 defensive) but failed to block any shots. The Scarlet Knights converted 15 of 19 free throws, finishing with a 78.9% rate, and made 12 of their 30 three-point attempts. In terms of fouls, Wisconsin committed 19 while Rutgers had 24 fouls in total.
A standout performer for Wisconsin was Nick Boyd, who scored 32 points on 8 of 16 shooting. He played for 32 minutes, grabbed 1 rebound, maintained a shooting percentage of 50.0%, and provided 9 assists.
This season, Wisconsin comes into this contest with a record of 13-5. The team averages 83.5 points per game (ranked 64th nationally) and maintains a shooting percentage of 45.5%. They hit 34.4% of their three-point attempts (191 of 556) and 77.5% from the free-throw line. Rebound-wise, the Badgers average 36.7 per game and have accumulated a total of 287 assists, placing them 103rd for assists nationwide. They average 10.2 turnovers per game and are called for 18.2 fouls per game.
On defense, the Badgers generate 11.0 turnovers per game while drawing 19.5 fouls. They rank 193rd in Division 1 for assists allowed, conceding 246 over the season. Opponents are shooting 44.5% against Wisconsin (481 of 1,082), and the team allows an average of 33.4 rebounds per game. From beyond the arc, they yield 32.7% shooting, ranking 239th in Division 1 in points allowed per game (75.7).
In their last outing, the Penn State Nittany Lions were defeated by Maryland, 96-73. Penn State secured 16 defensive rebounds and 2 offensive boards, totaling 18 rebounds in this match. The Nittany Lions turned the ball over 7 times and achieved 5 steals during the game. Maryland committed 17 fouls, allowing Penn State 21 free throws, of which they converted 14 for a 66.7% conversion rate. The Nittany Lions were proficient from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 24 attempts (37.5%). Ultimately, Penn State shot 25 of 50 from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 50.0%, while allowing Maryland to excel with 33 of 61 field goals (54.1%). The Nittany Lions also finished 52.9% from three-point range (18 of 34) and shot 70.6% from the foul line (12 of 17). In rebounding, they permitted Maryland to gather a total of 34 boards (11 offensive).
Kayden Mingo was a significant contributor for the Nittany Lions in this game, shooting 7 of 12 for a rate of 58.3%, collecting 3 rebounds. He scored 19 points in 34 minutes of play and provided 5 assists.
Penn State possesses a record of 9-8 this season. As a team, the Nittany Lions are shooting 47.2% from the field, ranking 88th nationally. They have accumulated 1,310 points this season (77.1 per game), while gathering an average of 31.0 rebounds per game. The team averages 13.5 assists per game (234th in college) and turns the ball over 9.4 times per game. They are also committing 15.5 fouls per game and convert 73.9% of their free throws.
Defensively, Penn State ranks 227th in the nation for points allowed per game, giving up 75.1. They force opponents into 13.2 turnovers per game and allow a shooting percentage of 47.9% (341st in college). Their defense concedes 36.2% shooting from three-point range (153 of 423), while opponents are making 76.9% of their free throws. Penn State surrenders 15.8 assists and 33.1 rebounds per game, ranking 322nd and 96th nationally, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Penn State
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