Penn State Nittany Lions vs Wisconsin Badgers predictions, Jan 22, 2026

Jan 22, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In a highly anticipated NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Penn State Nittany Lions will face off against the Wisconsin Badgers on January 22, 2026.

Recent form suggests that Wisconsin Badgers basketball team is in good shape, having won 4 of their last 5 matches, while Penn State Nittany Lions have struggled with 0 wins in their last 5 games. The home team will be looking to turn their fortunes around and secure a much-needed victory in front of their fans.

The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor the Wisconsin Badgers, with a 1.41 probability of an away win compared to Penn State’s 2.6 odds at home. Our model predicts a 56.8% chance of an away win, with a 43.2% probability of a home win.

Tactical strengths will play a key role in this game, with both teams looking to dominate the court. It will be interesting to see how both teams capitalize on their strengths and exploit their opponent’s weaknesses. With the recent form and odds in favor of the Wisconsin Badgers, this game is set to be a thrilling and competitive matchup with no guaranteed outcome.

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Penn State
32.1%		 Wisconsin
67.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 77:83

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball Penn State: 0.49%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.99 1.37
WilliamHill 3.05 1.36
Pinnacle 2.6 1.41
Best for US Customers 2.9 1.4

Latest Results

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
06.01.26 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – Michigan Wolverines basketball – 72:74
03.01.26 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – 65:73		 17.01.26 Wisconsin Badgers basketball – Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – 96:87
13.01.26 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – Wisconsin Badgers basketball – 75:78
10.01.26 Michigan Wolverines basketball – Wisconsin Badgers basketball – 88:91
06.01.26 Wisconsin Badgers basketball – UCLA Bruins basketball – 80:72
03.01.26 Wisconsin Badgers basketball – Purdue Boilermakers basketball – 73:89

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Penn State won 2.
  • Penn State has suffered several defeats recently (last 5 games: 0 wins).
  • Wisconsin is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • In this match, Wisconsin is considered a favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Penn State won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 16 matches, and goals 1199:1309. (average 60:65.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Penn State won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 639:681. (average 58.1:61.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    08.03.25 Wisconsin Badgers basketball – Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – 75:86
    16.01.24 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – Wisconsin Badgers basketball – 87:83
    08.02.23 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – Wisconsin Badgers basketball – 74:79 OT
    17.01.23 Wisconsin Badgers basketball – Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – 63:60
    05.02.22 Wisconsin Badgers basketball – Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – 51:49

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5 (9.89%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 5 (9.89%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (7.85%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 11.6 (4.26%)

    5. Duke Blue Devils: 12.8 (3.86%)

    6. Houston Cougars: 12.8 (3.86%)

    7. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (3.8%)

    8. Iowa State: 16.6 (2.98%)

    9. Florida Gators: 17.4 (2.84%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 19.8 (2.5%)

    11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 20 (2.47%)

    12. Vanderbilt Commodores: 23 (2.15%)

    13. Brigham Young: 27 (1.83%)

    14. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (1.59%)

    15. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.45%)

    16. Michigan State: 34.5 (1.43%)

    17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 40 (1.24%)

    18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 43 (1.15%)

    19. Arkansas State: 50 (0.99%)

    20. Virginia Cavaliers: 50.2 (0.98%)

    21. Arkansas Razorbacks: 52.75 (0.94%)

    22. Texas Tech: 56.2 (0.88%)

    23. Louisville: 58.2 (0.85%)

    24. North Carolina: 64.2 (0.77%)

    25. Kentucky Wildcats: 68.2 (0.72%)

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

    27. St. Johns Red Storm: 79 (0.63%)

    28. Tennessee Volunteers: 80.2 (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. High Point: 100 (0.49%)

    34. Wake Forest: 100 (0.49%)

    35. UC San Diego: 100 (0.49%)

    36. George Mason: 100 (0.49%)

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

    38. McNeese State: 100 (0.49%)

    39. Utah State: 100 (0.49%)

    40. Penn State: 100 (0.49%)

    41. Yale: 100 (0.49%)

    42. Georgetown: 100 (0.49%)

    43. Murray State: 100 (0.49%)

    44. Troy: 100 (0.49%)

    45. Akron Zips: 100 (0.49%)

    46. Saint Marys: 100 (0.49%)

    47. Boston College: 100 (0.49%)

    48. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.49%)

    49. California Maritime: 100 (0.49%)

    50. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.49%)

    51. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.49%)

    52. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.49%)

    53. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

    54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 105.2 (0.47%)

    55. Georgia Bulldogs: 115.2 (0.43%)

    56. Indiana Hoosiers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    58. SMU Mustangs: 120.2 (0.41%)

    59. UCLA: 120.2 (0.41%)

    60. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

    61. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.38%)

    62. Baylor Bears: 130.2 (0.38%)

    63. Auburn Tigers: 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. UCF Knights: 150.2 (0.33%)

    68. Seton Hall Pirates: 150.2 (0.33%)

    69. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

    70. San Diego State: 150.2 (0.33%)

    71. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

    72. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

    73. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.27%)

    74. TCU: 180.2 (0.27%)

    75. Creighton: 180.2 (0.27%)

    76. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.27%)

    77. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.27%)

    78. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.27%)

    79. St. Louis Billikens: 200.25 (0.25%)

    80. LSU: 230.2 (0.21%)

    81. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.21%)

    82. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.21%)

    83. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.21%)

    84. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.21%)

    85. Oregon Ducks: 230.2 (0.21%)

    86. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

    87. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

    88. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

    89. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

    90. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    91. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    92. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    93. Washington Huskies: 280.2 (0.18%)

    94. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

    95. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

    96. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    97. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

    98. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.18%)

    99. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    100. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

    101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    102. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.18%)

    103. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

    104. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

    105. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

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

    107. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    108. Florida State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    109. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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