Penn State is on a 4-3 spread run after covering at Ohio State the last game, an 84-78 loss as a +12 dog. The backcourt leads the team in scoring behind Kayden Mingo (14 ppg) and Freddie Dilione V (13.5 ppg), taking excellent care of the basketball (9.6 turnovers per game). Northwestern is favored, but ranks 14th in the 18-team Big Ten in points scored (76.5 per game), 12th in shooting (46.5%), and last from 3-point land (31%). Northwestern is 4-8 ATS as a favorite this season. Play Penn State.
This pick was released to clients on January 29, 2026 at 11:43AM ET.
Penn State at Northwestern
January 29, 2026
2 units on Penn State +7.5 (-108) (risk 2 to return 3.85)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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