The Northwestern Wildcats (9-11, 1-8 Big Ten) will try to end a three-game home losing streak when they host the Penn State Nittany Lions (9-11, 0-9 Big Ten) on January 29, 2026 at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
In its most recent game, Northwestern fell to UCLA on Saturday, 71-64. Its high scorer was Nick Martinelli with 20 points. In its previous game, Penn State lost to Ohio State on Monday, 84-78. Its top scorer was Eli Rice with 20 points.
When is Northwestern vs. Penn State and when does it start?
This contest between the Wildcats and Nittany Lions is scheduled to tip off on Thursday, January 29, 2026. You should expect the opening tip at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch Northwestern vs. Penn State
The Wildcats and Nittany Lions will hit the floor at Welsh-Ryan Arena for this matchup on Jan. 29, and if you would like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on Peacock.
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Game Preview
Northwestern Stats, Odds & Insights
Northwestern averages 76.5 points per game (183rd in college basketball) while giving up 71.7 per contest (127th in college basketball). It has a +96 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 4.8 points per game.
The Wildcats are averaging 76.5 points, only 1.3 fewer than the 77.8 the Nittany Lions allow.
Northwestern knocks down 6.2 three-pointers per game (322nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7. It shoots 30.9% from deep while its opponents hit 30.6% from long range.
The Wildcats are scoring 80.1 points per game this year when playing at home, which is 7.9 more points than they’re averaging when playing on the road (72.2).
On the offensive side of the ball, Northwestern has struggled over its last 10 games, scoring 70.7 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 76.5 it has put up over the course of this season.
Penn State Stats, Odds & Insights
Penn State’s -23 scoring differential (being outscored by 1.2 points per game) is a result of putting up 76.6 points per game (181st in college basketball) while allowing 77.8 per contest (287th in college basketball).
The Nittany Lions average 76.6 points, just 4.9 more than the 71.7 the Wildcats give up.
Penn State knocks down 7.8 three-pointers per game (182nd in college basketball) while shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc (221st in college basketball). It is making 1.9 fewer threes than its opponents, who drain 9.7 per game at 37.7%.
The Nittany Lions are scoring fewer points at home (78.6 per game) than on the road (79).
Penn State is scoring 71.2 points per contest in its past 10 games, which is 5.4 fewer points than its average for the season (76.6).
Wildcats Key Players to Watch
Wildcats Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Nick Martinelli 19 23.4 6.8 1.7 0.6 0.4 1.3 Arrinten Page 19 12.1 5.3 2.2 0.8 1.2 0.4 Jayden Reid 20 10.9 1.8 5.3 0.9 0.1 0.8 Tre Singleton 20 7.6 4.7 1.5 0.6 0.6 0.3 Angelo Ciaravino 19 5.8 3.8 1.4 0.4 0.8 0.3Nittany Lions Key Players to Watch
Nittany Lions Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Kayden Mingo 17 14 3.6 4.8 2.1 0.1 0.8 Freddie Filione V 20 13.5 3.3 2.5 1.1 0.1 1.4 Josh Reed 20 9.6 4 1 1.2 0.1 0.7 Melih Tunca 20 9.4 2.3 2.5 0.8 0.3 0.9 Ivan Jurić 20 9.2 5.1 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.6And for more CBB game previews, NCAA basketball picks or even how to bet on college basketball check out the latest NCAAB lines on Betsperts.
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