Data Skrive
The Penn State Nittany Lions (11-17, 2-15 Big Ten) will look to turn around a three-game losing streak when they host the Iowa Hawkeyes (20-8, 10-7 Big Ten) on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Bryce Jordan Center. The game airs at 12 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.
The Hawkeyes are a 9.5-point favorite against the Nittany Lions when the Hawkeyes and the Nittany Lions meet. The point total for the game is 145.5.
Keep reading to get the details before wagering on the Iowa-Penn State clash.
Iowa vs. Penn State How to Watch & Odds
- When: Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET
- Where: Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania
- TV: Big Ten Network
- Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)
Hawkeyes vs Nittany Lions Betting Information
Favorite
Spread
Favorite Spread Odds
Underdog Spread Odds
Total
Over Total Odds
Under Total Odds
Favorite Moneyline
Underdog Moneyline
Hawkeyes
-9.5
-111
-111
145.5
-111
-111
-625
+436
This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports.
Iowa vs. Penn State Prediction
- Pick ATS: Iowa (-9.5)
- Pick OU: Over (145.5)
- Prediction:
Iowa 79, Penn State 69
Learn more about the Iowa Hawkeyes vs. the Penn State Nittany Lions game on FOX Sports!
Iowa vs. Penn State Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Hawkeyes 78, Nittany Lions 68.
- The Hawkeyes have an 86.2% chance to collect the win in this matchup based on the moneyline’s implied probability.
- The Nittany Lions sit with an 18.7% implied probability to win.
Key Spread Facts
- Iowa has won 17 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 11 times.
- Penn State has put together an 11-17-0 ATS record so far this year.
- Iowa has an ATS record of 8-6 when playing as at least 9.5-point favorites this season.
- Penn State has been an underdog by 9.5 points or more nine times this year, and covered the spread in six of those matchups.
Key Total Facts
- A total of 11 times so far this season, the Hawkeyes and their opponent have combined for more than 145.5 points.
- There have been 21 Nittany Lions games this season with more than 145.5 points scored.
- The Hawkeyes and Nittany Lions combine to average 150.8 points per contest, which is 5.3 more than the total for this game.
Key Moneyline Facts
- Iowa has won 90.5% of its games this season when the moneyline favorite (19-2).
- This season, Penn State has won two out of the 17 games, or 11.8%, in which it has been the underdog.
- When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -625 or shorter, Iowa has gone 11-1 (91.7% win percentage).
- Penn State has a record of 1-8, a 11.1% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +436 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Iowa vs. Penn State: Recent Results
Hawkeyes vs Nittany Lions Recent Games
Date
Favorite
Spread
Total
Favorite Moneyline
Underdog Moneyline
Result
1/24/2025
Hawkeyes
-3.5
169
-179
+149
76-75 IOWA
Iowa vs. Penn State: 2025-26 Stats Comparison
Iowa
Penn State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)
75.9 (178)
74.9 (210)
Points Allowed (Rank)
64.8 (12)
79.5 (319)
Rebounds (Rank)
7.6 (318)
7.5 (323)
3pt Made (Rank)
7.8 (178)
6.9 (271)
Assists (Rank)
15.1 (104)
12.6 (273)
Turnovers (Rank)
8.9 (17)
9.8 (58)
Iowa 2025-26 Key Players
Hawkeyes Leaders
Name
GP
PTS
REB
ASST
STL
BLK
3PM
Bennett Stirtz
28
20.7
2.4
4.5
1.4
0.3
2.5
Tavion Banks
28
10.6
4.6
1.2
1
0.2
0.5
Alvaro Folgueiras
28
8.7
3.9
2.2
0.8
0.3
1
Cooper Koch
28
6.7
3.1
1.1
0.6
0.1
1.3
Cam Manyawu
28
6.6
4.6
0.9
0.7
0.6
0
Penn State 2025-26 Key Players
Nittany Lions Leaders
Name
GP
PTS
REB
ASST
STL
BLK
3PM
Freddie Filione V
28
13.9
3.3
2.3
1.2
0.1
1.2
Kayden Mingo
25
13.9
3.4
4.4
2.2
0.1
0.7
Josh Reed
28
11.2
4.1
1
1.1
0.1
0.9
Ivan Jurić
26
9.3
5.3
0.7
0.4
0.3
0.5
Melih Tunca
28
8.2
2.1
2.4
0.7
0.2
0.7
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.
FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience
recommended
Arrow pointing to the leftArrow pointing to the right
Item 1 of 3
