Penn State Nittany Lions vs Washington Huskies Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, February 11, 2026

By: Jake Allman Published 02/11/2026, 01:00 AM ET

Penn State travels West for a late Big Ten matchup against Washington at Alaska Airlines Arena, with tip-off set for 10:30 PM ET on BTN. The Nittany Lions enter at 10-14 overall and 1-12 in conference play, while Washington sits at 12-12 and 4-9 in the Big Ten. ESPN Analytics heavily favors the Huskies at home, giving Washington an 86.7% win probability in this spot. Both teams are coming off losses. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

Penn State Preview

Penn State has struggled to find consistency throughout conference play, losing four of the last five games. The most recent outing was a narrow 77-75 loss to USC, but that followed a blowout defeat at Michigan and a double-digit loss at Northwestern. Offensively, Penn State averages 76.1 points per game while allowing 79.6, which has been a major issue against Big Ten competition. Freddie Dilione V leads the way at 14.5 points per game on 47.4% shooting, though production beyond him has been unreliable on a night-to-night basis.

Ball movement and rebounding have also been concerns for the Nittany Lions. Penn State averages only 29.8 rebounds per game, which is a tough number to overcome against stronger frontcourts. Assist numbers sit at 13.2 per game, and turnovers have frequently stalled momentum. The 1-12 record against conference opponents reflects a team that struggles to close games when execution matters most.

Washington Preview

Washington returns home after back-to-back road losses at UCLA and Illinois, though the Huskies have been more competitive overall. Washington averages 77.9 points per game and gives up 73.5, a noticeable edge compared to Penn State’s defensive profile. Hannes Steinbach has been the most reliable piece, averaging 17.5 points and 11.2 rebounds per game while anchoring the interior. Freddie Dilione V also brings perimeter scoring, but Washington’s rebounding advantage often dictates tempo.

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The Huskies have gone 8-4 at home this season, and the rebounding gap stands out sharply in this matchup. Washington averages 37.6 rebounds per game compared to Penn State’s 29.8, which should translate to extra possessions and second-chance points. Washington also averages 4.4 blocks per game, providing rim protection that Penn State has struggled to score against in similar spots.

Penn State vs Washington Prediction

The matchup points toward Washington controlling the game with size, rebounding, and home-court advantage. Penn State can hang around offensively, but sustained effective play has been rare in conference play. Washington should be able to wear down the Nittany Lions over forty minutes and pull away late.

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Final Score Prediction: Washington 78, Penn State 69

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