Northwestern Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Prediction and Pick, Week 7

Northwestern Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Prediction and Pick, Week 7

Northwestern Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Prediction and Pick, Week 7. Place a bet on this CFB football game with the best odds.

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Northwestern Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Prediction

Now we have the Northwestern Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Prediction for both teams.

Ultimately, this game feels like a classic Big Ten battle of grit versus power. Northwestern will look to muddy things up, lean on its running game, and keep Penn State’s high-powered offense off the field, while the Nittany Lions will aim to assert their talent advantage early and pull away in the second half. Historically, Penn State has dominated this matchup, holding a 9-2 record in the last 11 meetings, and their offensive firepower could once again prove too much for Northwestern to handle. However, given the Wildcats’ strong ATS performance this season and their ability to control pace, they could hang around longer than expected. Still, in the end, Penn State’s talent, depth, and home-field advantage make them too tough to pick against.

Northwestern Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Prediction: Northwestern

The Northwestern Wildcats head into Week 7 looking to pull off a massive upset against the Penn State Nittany Lions, and while recent history hasn’t favored the Wildcats, their betting trends show a team that knows how to fight above its weight. Northwestern has been strong against the spread this season, posting a 4-1 ATS record through five games, proving they’ve consistently outperformed expectations. Their offense, while not explosive, has shown steady improvement—particularly on the ground, where they average nearly 200 rushing yards per game. This balance has allowed Northwestern to control the clock effectively, ranking 15th nationally in time of possession at nearly 33 minutes per contest. That’s a critical edge against an opponent like Penn State that thrives on rhythm and tempo. The Wildcats’ ability to slow down games, grind out possessions, and rely on their defense to keep scores manageable could make them a dangerous underdog.

Northwestern Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Prediction: Northwestern Trends

  • After ten games versus Penn State, Northwestern has a record of 3-7 against the spread.
  • The Northwestern Wildcats have a record of 2-9 against Penn State in their last 11 games.
  • In four of Northwestern’s most recent five games played away from home, the total has included an over.
  • As a result of playing Penn State away from home, Northwestern has a record of 1-4 in its previous five games versus Penn State.
  • One of Northwestern’s last five games against a team from the Big Ten league has resulted in a loss for the Wildcats.
  • Four out of Northwestern’s previous five games against opponents from the East Division division have resulted in the total going over the point spread.
  • After five games played in week 7, Northwestern has a record of 4-1 against the spread.

Northwestern Last 10 Games

Date Opponent Score Spread Total Moneyline
10/04/25
W 42-7
W-13.5
O40.5
W-600
9/27/25
W 17-14
L-6.5
U46.5
W-245
9/13/25
L 34-14
W+30.5
U52.5
L+2500
9/05/25
W 42-7
W-28.5
U51.5
W-10000
8/30/25
L 23-3
L+6.5
U46.5
L+179
11/30/24
L 38-28
L+9.0
O46.5
L+245
11/23/24
L 50-6
L+12.5
O35.5
L+430
11/16/24
L 31-7
W+31.5
U43.5
L+2200
11/02/24
W 26-20
W+1.5
O44.5
W-110
10/26/24
L 40-14
L+15.5
O36.5
L+660

Northwestern Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Prediction: Northwestern Offense

Overall

NWEST Offense Off. Rank Stat Def. Rank PSU Defense
23.60 96 Points Scored 30 17.80
185.00 105 Passing Yards 16 156.80
196.00 35 Rushing Yards 77 149.40
32:58 15 Time on Field 125 33:06
64.60 96 Number of Plays 92 68.40
5.90 62 Yards Per Play 21 4.48

Scoring

NWEST Offense Off. Rank Stat Def. Rank PSU Defense
23.60 96 Points Scored 30 17.80
5.60 87 First Quarter 16 2.00
6.40 103 Second Quarter 25 4.60
5.40 82 Third Quarter 27 2.80
6.20 84 Fourth Quarter 59 5.80

Passing

NWEST Offense Off. Rank Stat Def. Rank PSU Defense
185.00 105 Passing Yards 16 156.80
27.60 93 Pass Attempts 49 28.80
16.80 106 Pass Completions 47 17.60
1.60 64 Sacks 57 2.20
10.00 85 Sack Yards 61 13.00
11.01 95 Yards Per Pass 5 8.91

Rushing

NWEST Offense Off. Rank Stat Def. Rank PSU Defense
196.00 35 Rushing Yards 77 149.40
37.00 54 Rush Attempts 108 39.60
5.30 25 Yards Per Rush 58 3.77

Turn Overs

NWEST Offense Off. Rank Stat Def. Rank PSU Defense
1.20 124 Interceptions 63 0.80
1.20 97 Fumbles 54 1.20
0.40 66 Fumbles Lost 47 0.60
1.60 109 Total Turnovers 54 1.40
4.40 20 Penalties 127 4.00
33.80 11 Penalty Yards 129 30.40

Drives & Special Teams

NWEST Offense Off. Rank Stat Def. Rank PSU Defense
32:58 15 Time on Field 125 33:06
64.60 96 Number of Plays 92 68.40
5.90 62 Yards Per Play 21 4.48
2.60 29 Punts 74 4.40
46.62 20 Punt Average 4 36.00
18.00 135 Return Yards 58 40.20

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Northwestern Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Prediction: Penn State

Penn State, on the other hand, continues to be one of the most talented teams in the Big Ten despite some recent betting struggles. The Nittany Lions have gone 0-6 against the spread in their last six games, but they still boast one of the most well-rounded rosters in college football. Offensively, Penn State averages 38.6 points per game, ranking among the nation’s elite in scoring. Their attack is balanced, featuring a strong run game at 175.4 yards per contest and a capable passing game led by steady quarterback play. Defensively, the Lions remain stingy, allowing just 17.8 points per game, though their secondary could be tested by Northwestern’s play-action schemes. What’s interesting is how Penn State performs differently at home—they’ve covered the spread in six of their last seven at Beaver Stadium, a sign that this team plays its best football in front of their crowd. The key will be whether their defense can limit Northwestern’s time of possession and force early turnovers to dictate tempo.

Northwestern Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Prediction: Penn State Trends

  • In its last six games, Penn State has a record of 0-6 against the spread.
  • Five of Penn State’s most recent six games have resulted in the total going over.
  • Penn State has a winning record of 15-5 in its last 20 games.
  • In its previous seven games played at home, Penn State has a winning record of 6-1 against the spread.
  • When playing at home versus Northwestern, Penn State has a winning record of 4-1 single-score in its last five games.
  • For the past six games that Penn State has played against an opponent from the Big Ten conference, the total has been over in six of those games.
  • Penn State is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games against an opponent in the West Division division.
  • In its previous six games played in October, Penn State has a record of 1-5 against the spread.
  • Eight of Penn State’s last ten games that have been played on a Saturday have resulted in the total going over.

Penn State Last 10 Games

Date Opponent Score Spread Total Moneyline
10/04/25
L 42-37
L-27.5
O50.5
L-4500
9/27/25
L 30-24
L-3.5
O52.5
L-154
9/13/25
W 52-6
L-48.5
O55.5
WNL
9/06/25
W 34-0
L-42.5
U56.5
W-20000
8/30/25
W 46-11
L-43.5
U59.5
W-10000
1/09/25
L 27-24
L+1.5
O47
LEVEN
12/31/24
W 31-14
W-10.0
U59.5
W-400
12/21/24
W 38-10
W-8.0
U52.5
W-298
12/07/24
L 45-37
L+3.0
O51.5
L+124
11/30/24
W 44-7
W-24.5
O48.5
W-4000

Northwestern Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Prediction: Penn State Offense

Overall

NWEST Defense Def. Rank Stat Off. Rank PSU Offense
17.00 27 Points Scored 20 38.60
165.00 20 Passing Yards 83 213.60
146.80 72 Rushing Yards 52 175.40
27:01 15 Time on Field 125 26:54
58.00 12 Number of Plays 101 64.20
5.38 64 Yards Per Play 52 6.06

Scoring

NWEST Defense Def. Rank Stat Off. Rank PSU Offense
17.00 27 Points Scored 20 38.60
4.20 57 First Quarter 75 6.20
5.20 36 Second Quarter 93 7.40
4.00 49 Third Quarter 21 9.20
3.60 26 Fourth Quarter 2 14.40

Passing

NWEST Defense Def. Rank Stat Off. Rank PSU Offense
165.00 20 Passing Yards 83 213.60
27.20 34 Pass Attempts 75 30.00
16.00 26 Pass Completions 68 19.60
1.80 92 Sacks 36 1.20
13.00 60 Sack Yards 117 5.60
10.31 35 Yards Per Pass 101 10.90

Rushing

NWEST Defense Def. Rank Stat Off. Rank PSU Offense
146.80 72 Rushing Yards 52 175.40
30.80 25 Rush Attempts 89 34.20
4.77 112 Yards Per Rush 33 5.13

Turn Overs

NWEST Defense Def. Rank Stat Off. Rank PSU Offense
0.40 112 Interceptions 33 0.40
0.20 134 Fumbles 39 0.80
0.00 133 Fumbles Lost 33 0.20
0.40 132 Total Turnovers 18 0.60
3.80 130 Penalties 10 3.80
39.00 112 Penalty Yards 3 26.60

Drives & Special Teams

NWEST Defense Def. Rank Stat Off. Rank PSU Offense
27:01 15 Time on Field 125 26:54
58.00 12 Number of Plays 101 64.20
5.38 64 Yards Per Play 52 6.06
4.60 67 Punts 14 2.20
41.66 47 Punt Average 19 46.63
44.80 69 Return Yards 46 67.60

 

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