Pittsburgh Panthers defeat Penn State Nittany Lions 82-76: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · NCAAB · Pittsburgh Panthers 82, Penn State Nittany Lions 76
The Pittsburgh Panthers beat the Penn State Nittany Lions 82-76 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at The Palestra, a neutral site. The Pittsburgh Panthers covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 153.5, with 158 points combined. AiQ went 3-0 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions final score and game recap
The Pittsburgh Panthers led 42-38 at halftime. They outscored the Penn State Nittany Lions 40-38 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- A'lahn Sumler (Pittsburgh Panthers): 26 points, 4 assists.
- Baye Ndongo (Pittsburgh Panthers): 13 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Ivan Juric (Penn State Nittany Lions): 16 points, 13 rebounds, 1 assist.
- Dasonte Bowen (Penn State Nittany Lions): 17 points, 2 assists.
Who covered the spread in Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions?
The Pittsburgh Panthers covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites, winning by 6 points.
The spread opened and closed at Pittsburgh Panthers -2.5. AiQ's pick was the Pittsburgh Panthers -2.5: a win.
Did Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions go over or under the total?
The game went over: 158 points combined against a closing total of 153.5, over by 4.5. 80 of the 158 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 154.5 and closed at 153.5. AiQ's pick was the over 153.5: a win.
How did AiQ's Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions predictions do?
AiQ went 3-0 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Pittsburgh Panthers to win at -142, a win (+$70.42 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Pittsburgh Panthers -2.5, a win.
- Total: the over 153.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the moneyline, the spread and the total.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions game prop results: team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Penn State Nittany Lions team total 75.5: the over, paying -120, with 76 scored.
- First-half spread: Pittsburgh Panthers -1.5 covered, paying -110.
- First-half total 72.5: the over, paying -115, with 80 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Pittsburgh Panthers won the first half, paying -140.
- Pittsburgh Panthers team total 77.5: the over, paying -125, with 82 scored.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Pittsburgh Panthers at -148 and the Penn State Nittany Lions at +122. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Pittsburgh Panthers a 57% favorite. The Pittsburgh Panthers won as the favorite at -148: $67.57 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Pittsburgh Panthers, the price before the game was -142: priced below fair (−2.9% value).
The total moved down from 154.5 to 153.5, and the game went over.
Pittsburgh Panthers and Penn State Nittany Lions betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Pittsburgh Panthers 3-0 in the 2026-27 regular season (2-0 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time. That made it three straight wins for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
This result left the Penn State Nittany Lions 2-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. All three of their games with a closing total went over.
What's next for Pittsburgh Panthers and Penn State Nittany Lions?
Next for the Pittsburgh Panthers: at the Butler Bulldogs on Friday, November 13, 2026. Next for the Penn State Nittany Lions: the Mercyhurst Lakers at home on Thursday, November 12, 2026.