Northwestern Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions predictions, Jan 29, 2026

Jan 28, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Northwestern Wildcats will face off against the Penn State Nittany Lions on January 29, 2026. The Wildcats will have the home court advantage as they look to improve their recent form, having won only 1 of their last 5 matches. On the other hand, the Nittany Lions have struggled even more, failing to secure a victory in their last 5 games.

When looking at the bookmakers’ odds, the Northwestern Wildcats are considered the favorites with odds of 1.2 to win at home, while the Penn State Nittany Lions are the underdogs with odds of 4.26 for an away victory.

In terms of tactical strengths, the Wildcats will need to capitalize on their home court advantage and utilize their offensive prowess to outscore the struggling Nittany Lions. On the other hand, the Nittany Lions will need to focus on tightening up their defense and finding ways to break through Northwestern’s strong offensive strategies.

Overall, this matchup promises to be an intriguing battle between two teams looking to turn their recent form around. While the odds may favor the Wildcats, anything can happen in college basketball, making this game a must-watch for fans.

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Northwestern
78%		 Penn State
22%

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball Penn State: 0.49%

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Latest Results

24.01.26 UCLA Bruins basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 71:64
21.01.26 USC Trojans basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 68:74
17.01.26 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 58:77
14.01.26 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – 68:79
11.01.26 Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 77:75 OT		 26.01.26 Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – 84:78
22.01.26 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – Wisconsin Badgers basketball – 71:98
18.01.26 Maryland Terrapins basketball – Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – 96:73
14.01.26 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – UCLA Bruins basketball – 60:71
10.01.26 Purdue Boilermakers basketball – Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – 93:85

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Northwestern won 2.
  • Northwestern is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Penn State has been on a rough run of results (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • Penn State may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Northwestern is the team to beat.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Northwestern won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 1316:1358. (average 65.8:67.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Northwestern won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 683:696. (average 62.1:63.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    02.01.25 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 84:80
    11.02.24 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – 68:63
    10.01.24 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 72:76
    10.03.23 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – 65:67 OT
    01.03.23 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – 65:68 OT

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Arizona Wildcats: 5.15 (9.58%)

    2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.69 (8.68%)

    3. Michigan Tech: 5.75 (8.58%)

    4. Duke Blue Devils: 9.2 (5.36%)

    5. Connecticut Huskies: 12.8 (3.85%)

    6. Houston Cougars: 12.8 (3.85%)

    7. Iowa State: 15.4 (3.2%)

    8. Purdue Boilermakers: 17 (2.9%)

    9. Illinois Fighting Illini: 18.8 (2.62%)

    10. Florida Gators: 20.6 (2.4%)

    11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 20.6 (2.4%)

    12. Brigham Young: 27 (1.83%)

    13. Texas Tech: 28.4 (1.74%)

    14. Michigan State Spartans W: 29 (1.7%)

    15. Michigan State: 29.5 (1.67%)

    16. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 31.8 (1.55%)

    17. Kansas Jayhawks: 33.4 (1.48%)

    18. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (1.37%)

    19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.2%)

    20. Arkansas State: 41 (1.2%)

    21. Arkansas Razorbacks: 43.5 (1.13%)

    22. Virginia Cavaliers: 53.4 (0.92%)

    23. Louisville: 60.2 (0.82%)

    24. North Carolina: 64.2 (0.77%)

    25. Kentucky Wildcats: 73.2 (0.67%)

    26. St. Johns Sonics: 75 (0.66%)

    27. Tennessee Volunteers: 76.2 (0.65%)

    28. St. Johns Red Storm: 79 (0.62%)

    29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.49%)

    30. Boise State: 100 (0.49%)

    31. UC Irvine: 100 (0.49%)

    32. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.49%)

    33. Colorado State: 100 (0.49%)

    34. High Point: 100 (0.49%)

    35. Wake Forest: 100 (0.49%)

    36. Kansas State: 100 (0.49%)

    37. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.49%)

    38. McNeese State: 100 (0.49%)

    39. Utah State: 100 (0.49%)

    40. Georgia Tech: 100 (0.49%)

    41. Penn State: 100 (0.49%)

    42. Yale: 100 (0.49%)

    43. Georgetown: 100 (0.49%)

    44. Murray State: 100 (0.49%)

    45. Troy: 100 (0.49%)

    46. Akron Zips: 100 (0.49%)

    47. Saint Marys: 100 (0.49%)

    48. Florida State: 100 (0.49%)

    49. Boston College: 100 (0.49%)

    50. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.49%)

    51. California Maritime: 100 (0.49%)

    52. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.49%)

    53. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.49%)

    54. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

    55. Iowa Hawkeyes: 105.2 (0.47%)

    56. Auburn Tigers: 115.2 (0.43%)

    57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    58. SMU Mustangs: 120.2 (0.41%)

    59. UCLA: 120.2 (0.41%)

    60. Georgia Bulldogs: 120.2 (0.41%)

    61. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

    62. St. Louis Billikens: 125.25 (0.39%)

    63. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.38%)

    64. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

    65. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

    66. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

    67. Baylor Bears: 150.2 (0.33%)

    68. Indiana Hoosiers: 150.2 (0.33%)

    69. UCF Knights: 150.2 (0.33%)

    70. Seton Hall Pirates: 150.2 (0.33%)

    71. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

    72. San Diego State: 150.2 (0.33%)

    73. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

    74. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

    75. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.27%)

    76. TCU: 180.2 (0.27%)

    77. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.27%)

    78. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.27%)

    79. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.27%)

    80. LSU: 230.2 (0.21%)

    81. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.21%)

    82. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.21%)

    83. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.21%)

    84. Oregon Ducks: 230.2 (0.21%)

    85. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

    86. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

    87. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

    88. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

    89. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    90. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    91. Washington Huskies: 280.2 (0.18%)

    92. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

    93. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

    94. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    95. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

    96. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.18%)

    97. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    98. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

    99. Creighton: 280.2 (0.18%)

    100. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    101. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

    102. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

    103. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    104. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

    105. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    106. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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