Iowa vs Penn State Basketball Odds

The Hawkeyes will play the Nittany Lions on Thursday, February 8th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Iowa and Penn State are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, February 8th, 2024. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2023-24 season in full stride, Iowa currently has a 95.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Penn State is 95.00.
  • Away Iowa - Iowa starts this game with a 2-5 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Penn State - Penn State meets Iowa boasting a 8-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 7th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Iowa currently ranks 5th (0.455) in the Big Ten Conference, with Penn State now standing 5th (0.455) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big Ten Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Iowa has a 0.591 overall win percentage, with Penn State, matching up with a 0.500 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Iowa currently possesses 13-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Penn State has tallied a 11-11 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Grab your wands and prepare for a magical showdown on February 8th, 2024! The Iowa Hawkeyes, with a 13-9 overall standing, will travel to face the Penn State Nittany Lions, who hold a record of 11-11, in a thrilling college basketball battle. Both teams are tied with a 5-6 Big Ten Conference standing, adding even more intensity to this matchup.

In the world of college basketball, conference records are of utmost importance as they determine the coveted conference tournament seeds. Iowa and Penn State are neck and neck, making this game a crucial opportunity for each team to climb the rankings. The Hawkeyes come into this game with a winning streak, while the Nittany Lions have won their last two games, creating an exciting clash of momentum.

Before placing your bets, review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. And if you're wondering about the teams' futures odds and current standings, we've got you covered as well.

So, mark your calendars and prepare for a wizarding spectacle on the court as Iowa battles Penn State in this thrilling college basketball showdown.

Best Hawkeyes at Nittany Lions Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Penn State
Favorite

Iowa
Iowa has a -1.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Penn State has a +1.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. Penn State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 161.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 161.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Penn State
Favorite

Iowa
Iowa is the -120 moneyline favorite. Risk $120 to win $100 on Iowa at BetMGM. Penn State is the +100 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $100 on Penn State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Iowa vs Penn State College Basketball game on Thursday, February 8th, 2024?

Iowa is a -1.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Penn State is a +1.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Iowa vs Penn State College Basketball game on Thursday, February 8th, 2024?

The best over line is 161.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 161.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Iowa vs Penn State College Basketball game on Thursday, February 8th, 2024?

Iowa is a -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Penn State is a +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Iowa
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2/08/24 7:00pm EST
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Underdog Penn State - Penn State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +1.5 Penn State underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.

Favorite Iowa - Iowa bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -1.5 Iowa favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.

Iowa at Penn State Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Iowa, Penn State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Iowa19-150.55914-44-910-10+70.500L1
Penn State16-170.48512-42-89-11+80.450L1

Iowa & Penn State Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Iowa Championship Odds
2024-25 Iowa NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Penn State Championship Odds
2024-25 Penn State NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Iowa & Penn State Team Pages

Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Iowa vs Penn State College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, February 8th, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Iowa vs Penn State Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Iowa vs Penn State Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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