Northwestern Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
76:66
10/03/2026 at 19:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
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Chances of winning


Northwestern Wildcats
66.4%
Penn State Nittany Lions
33.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
68.8% 31.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

69.3% 30.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Northwestern Wildcats has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.4%)
  • Penn State Nittany Lions has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Northwestern Wildcats than the current prediction. (+2.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Penn State Nittany Lions than the current prediction. (-2.9%)
  • Northwestern Wildcats - Penn State Nittany Lions Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.42
    (1.36)

    2.75
    (3)
    6.7%
    (6.9%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 142.50
    • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-6)
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Northwestern won 3.
    • Recent performances by Northwestern have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Penn State has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Northwestern may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Northwestern is the team to beat.
    • We predict that Northwestern will win today's game, with odds of 1.37.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Northwestern won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 1351:1365. (average 67.6:68.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Northwestern won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 718:703. (average 65.3:63.9).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Northwestern Wildcats - Penn State Nittany Lions were as follows:
    29.01.2026 Northwestern Wildcats - Penn State Nittany Lions 94:73
    02.01.2025 Penn State Nittany Lions - Northwestern Wildcats 84:80
    11.02.2024 Northwestern Wildcats - Penn State Nittany Lions 68:63
    10.01.2024 Penn State Nittany Lions - Northwestern Wildcats 72:76
    10.03.2023 Northwestern Wildcats - Penn State Nittany Lions 65:67
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