Penn State Nittany Lions vs Washington Huskies

This NCAAB matchup features Penn State Nittany Lions (11-14 (8-6)) traveling to take on Washington Huskies (12-13 (8-5)) at Alaska Airlines Arena, Seattle, WA. These two teams are closely matched, with both squads posting similar scoring differentials this season. This projects as a competitive contest that could go either way. On offense, Washington averages 74.6 points per game, which exceeds what the Penn State defense typically allows (73.4 PPG). That mismatch could give the home side opportunities to exploit. The Penn State offense puts up 73.8 PPG and faces a Washington defense allowing 72.8 PPG. The visitors have the offensive firepower to stay in this one. Home court advantage is worth approximately 3.5 points in NCAAB, and Washington will look to leverage their home crowd. Our model projects Washington to win by approximately 4.6 points. The 68% confidence interval ranges from Washington winning by 17 to losing by 8. Our model aligns closely with the market on this one, suggesting the oddsmakers have priced this game efficiently. Look for small edges in the total and moneyline markets to capitalize on any remaining value.

Washington has struggled this season at 12-13 (8-5). The wins have been hard to come by, and the team is looking for answers on both ends of the floor. Home court advantage will be critical for any chance at pulling off an upset. It's been a difficult season for Penn State at 11-14 (8-6). Traveling to face Washington presents a significant challenge, though every game is a chance to build for the future. When these teams meet, the home team typically has the edge given the crowd advantage and familiarity factor. The team that controls tempo and limits turnovers will likely dictate the outcome of this matchup.