Iowa vs. Penn State Women's Basketball Predictions - Dec. 28

The Iowa Hawkeyes (10-2) will attempt to build on a seven-game home winning streak when they host the Penn State Lady Lions (7-5) on December 28, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Sunday's matchup between the Hawkeyes and the Lady Lions features the Hawkeyes as huge 27.5-point favorites. A 156.5-point over/under is set for the game.

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Iowa vs. Penn State Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Sunday, December 28, 2025
  • Game time: 4 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: Big Ten Network
  • Location: Iowa City, Iowa
  • Arena: Carver-Hawkeye Arena
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Iowa vs. Penn State Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Iowa (-27.5)
  • Total: 156.5 points

Pick ATS:Penn State (+27.5)

  • Pick OU: Under (156.5)

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Iowa vs. Penn State Comparison

Iowa Rank Iowa Stat Penn State Stat Penn State Rank
23rd 82.2 Points Scored 77.7 42nd
98th 59.6 Points Allowed 75.7 341st
4th 21.8 Assists 17.8 28th
119th 14.8 Turnovers 20.1 342nd
10th 50.4% Field Goal % 46.9% 30th
58th 36.5% Field Goal % Allowed 43.6% 317th

Iowa Key Players

  • The scoring leader for the Hawkeyes this season is Ava Heiden, who averages 14.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.
  • Hannah Stuelke leads Iowa in rebounding, averaging 8.4 per game, while Taylor Stremlow leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 3.5 in each contest.
  • The Hawkeyes get the most three-point shooting production out of Taylor McCabe, who makes 2.8 threes per game.
  • Chazadi Wright and Heiden lead Iowa on the defensive end, with Wright leading the team in steals averaging 1.6 per game and Heiden in blocks averaging 1.2 per contest.

Penn State Key Players

  • Gracie Merkle averages 19.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game for the Lady Lions, enough to be the leading scorer and rebounder on the team.
  • Penn State's assist leader is Kiyomi McMiller with 4.5 per game. McMiller also scores 18.4 points per game and adds 5.5 rebounds per game.
  • Moriah Murray is consistent from distance and leads the Lady Lions with 3.0 made threes per game.
  • McMiller (2.2 steals per game) is the steal leader for Penn State while Merkle (1.3 blocks per game) is the block leader.

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