The Wisconsin Badgers will aim to extend their winning streak to five games as they competes against the Penn State Nittany Lions in an essential Big Ten Conference clash on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Wisconsin recently achieved a 96-87 triumph over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday, while the Nittany Lions suffered a defeat, losing 96-73 against the Maryland Terrapins on Sunday. The Badgers (13-5, 5-2 Big Ten) are vying to reach 20 victories for the fifth year in a row, maintaining a 2-2 record on the road this season. In contrast, the Nittany Lions (9-9, 0-7 Big Ten) have faced five consecutive losses but possess a solid 7-4 record at home.

The matchup’s tip-off at Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA, is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, with Wisconsin leading the all-time series against Penn State 44-13, and a notable 19-9 on their opponent’s home turf. Latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook position the Badgers as 5.5-point favorites, with an over/under of 157.5 total points scored, and a money line of Wisconsin -267 (risking $267 to win $100) against Penn State +215.

For those considering wagers on this game, it’s crucial to consult the SportsLine Projection Model, which has simulated this clash 10,000 times, returning excellent results on past betting strategies in college basketball. The model projects four Wisconsin players to score at least 15.5 points, including John Blackwell with 20.4 points, while three Nittany Lions are anticipated to score over 10 points, led by Kayden Mingo, with a projection of 15.2 points.

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