Penn State Nittany Lions vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Trends

The upcoming NCAAB showdown on February 21, 2026, features the Penn State Nittany Lions visiting the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE. This game promises exciting basketball action and valuable betting trends to consider before placing your wager.

Penn State enters the contest with a 11-16 straight-up record, struggling especially on the road with a 2-8 away record. They average 75.3 points per game with a 32.1% three-point shooting percentage, attempting just under 22 threes per game. Nebraska, the home team, has a stronger 22-4 overall record and a dominant 16-2 home record, scoring 78.3 points per game and shooting an impressive 35.6% from beyond the arc on over 30 attempts per game.

Both teams shoot at nearly identical field goal percentages (46.9%), but Nebraska's better offensive rating (116.6 vs. Penn State's 111.9) and defensive rating (96.0 vs. 118.0) indicate they control the game's tempo and efficiency. The Cornhuskers also boast superior rebounding, averaging nearly 33 rebounds per game compared to 26.6 for Penn State, which could influence second-chance points.

The starting lineups for Nebraska look solid with no significant injuries reported, while Penn State may have questionable starters but is likely to field their full squad. The odds favor Nebraska by 18.5 points with a total points line of 149.5 at BetOnline, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring game leaning towards the home team.

Analyzing these betting trends and game insights can help bettors identify value, especially considering Nebraska's strong ATS and home record versus Penn State's struggles on the road. For context, in their last matchup on February 19, 2025, Penn State won 89-72 at home, which you can review in our detailed Penn State vs Nebraska 2025 recap.

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