<p>The Penn State Nittany Lions are set to play against the #9 Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The game will take place at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE. This is a Big Ten conference game that will be broadcast on BTN.</p> <p>Penn State comes into the game with an 11-16 record, struggling on the road with a 2-8 away record. On the other hand, Nebraska holds a strong 22-4 record and has been dominant at home with a 16-2 record. Nebraska is the favorite, with a spread of -19.5, while Penn State is the underdog at +19.5.</p> <h2>Penn State Nittany Lions vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: College Basketball</li><li>Teams: Penn State Nittany Lions vs Nebraska Cornhuskers</li><li>Venue: Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln NE</li><li>Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET</li><li>Betting Odds:</li><ul><li>Penn State Spread: +19.5 (-118)</li><li>Nebraska Spread: -19.5 (-108)</li><li>Penn State MoneyLine: +1350</li><li>Nebraska MoneyLine: -7000</li><li>Over/Under: 148.5 (-110)</li></ul></ul> <h2>Penn State Nittany Lions Team Preview</h2> <p>The Penn State Nittany Lions have had a tough season with an 11-16 record. They struggle on the road, holding a 2-8 record away from home. Their recent games include a narrow win against Washington but losses to Oregon and Rutgers.</p> <p>The team scores an average of 75.3 points per game. Kayden Mingo stands out, averaging 14 points per game. Josh Reed and Freddie Dilione V also contribute significantly to the team's scoring efforts.</p> <p>The Nittany Lions face challenges in shooting and defense. Their field goal percentage is decent at 46.9%, but their three-point shooting is less effective at 32.1%. They average 29.6 rebounds per game, which ranks low among their peers.</p> <h2>Nebraska Cornhuskers Team Preview</h2> <p>The Nebraska Cornhuskers are ranked #9 in the AP poll and play in the Big Ten Conference. They have a strong record of 22-4 this season, with an impressive home record of 16-2. In their last three games, they have a straight-up record of 1-2.</p> <p>Offensively, the Cornhuskers score 78.3 points per game, ranking them 148th. They have a field goal percentage of 46.9, placing them 89th. They are also effective from beyond the arc, making 10.8 three-pointers per game, which ranks 31st.</p> <p>On the defensive end, Nebraska averages 7.2 steals per game. Their defense allows them to compete in close games, as seen in their recent loss by 3 to Purdue. The Cornhuskers will look to improve their defensive stats in upcoming games.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The spread for this game is Nebraska -19.5. With Nebraska averaging 78.3 points per game and Penn State at 75.3 points per game, Nebraska is expected to win by a significant margin. However, Penn State's ability to stay within the spread is possible given Nebraska's average defensive stats. Therefore, the pick against the spread is Penn State +19.5.</p> <p>The over/under line is set at 148.5. Nebraska and Penn State's combined average points per game is 153.6. Both teams have shown they can score efficiently, and with their current offensive stats, surpassing the set total is likely. The recommended pick for the total is over 148.5.</p>

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