The North Carolina Central Eagles (4-10) visit the Penn State Nittany Lions (8-4) after losing eight road games in a row. The Nittany Lions are heavy favorites by 25 points in the contest, which begins at 1 p.m. ET on Monday, December 29, 2025. The point total in the matchup is set at 150.5.
Check out all the Latest NCAA Basketball Betting Previews!
Penn State Cover -25 vs North Carolina Central -110
Penn State vs. North Carolina Central betting lines
- Penn State moneyline odds to win: -9091
- North Carolina Central moneyline odds to win: +2300
- Spread: Penn State (-25)
- Total: 150.5
Penn State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread last season, Penn State played worse when played at home, covering eight times in 17 home games, and six times in 10 road games.
- The Nittany Lions hit the over on the total in a higher percentage of home games (47.1%) than away games (40%) last season.
Last season stats
- The Nittany Lions scored 79.1 points per game and gave up 73.2 last season, ranking them 54th in college basketball on offense and 213th defensively.
- Penn State was 261st in college basketball in rebounds per game (30.7) and 129th in rebounds allowed (30.4) last season.
- The Nittany Lions were 39th in college basketball in assists (16.0 per game) last year.
Penn State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 4-8-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- O-U-P: 6-6-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-1 (Home: 6-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-3 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.2 (68th in nation) | 47.7 (328th) | 28.6 (339th) | 29.4 (109th) | 13.5 (249th) | 9.0 (10th) |
Need to know more about sports betting before you put down a wager on Penn State vs. North Carolina Central? Here’s everything you need to know about how to bet.
North Carolina Central statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- North Carolina Central’s winning percentage against the spread, both home and away, is .500. It is 1-1-0 ATS on its home court and 4-4-0 on the road.
- Eagles games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (zero times out of two) than on the road (three of eight) this season.
- When moneyline underdogs, the Eagles have won the same percentage of games (.000) at home (0-2) and on the road (0-6).
Last season stats
- The Eagles ranked 58th in college basketball last year with 78.8 points per game. At the other end, they ranked 289th with 75.8 points allowed per game.
- With 30.5 boards per game, North Carolina Central was 271st in college basketball. It gave up 30.8 rebounds per contest, which ranked 153rd in college basketball.
- Last year the Eagles ranked 46th in college basketball in assists, putting up 15.8 per game.
North Carolina Central betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-5-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 25+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 5-5-0)
- O-U-P: 3-7-0 (Home: 0-2-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-8 (Home: 0-2; Away: 0-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.6 (329th in nation) | 45.2 (272nd) | 30.1 (300th) | 37.1 (357th) | 14.6 (176th) | 11.9 (211th) |
BetDecider Team
The BetDecider team brings you the most current sports betting content, with expert insights and tips. Our aim is that you can make an informed betting decision, including best odds and exclusive sportsbook offers, to maximize your betting experience.
