Michigan vs. Penn State odds, picks and predictions
The Michigan Wolverines (6-8, 1-2 Big Ten) head to The Palestra in Philadelphia to face the Penn State Nittany Lions (7-7, 1-2) Sunday at noon ET (Big Ten Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook lines around the Michigan vs. Penn State odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Wolverines are on a 3-game losing streak after a 73-71 loss on Thursday to the Minnesota Golden Gophers as a 5.5-point favorite while the Under 149 hit. Alabama transfer Nimari Burnett led the Wolverines with 17 points while sophomore F Tarris Reed Jr. had a double-double (14 points, 11 rebounds). Michigan struggled from the outside, hitting just 6-of-19 attempts from 3.
Penn State is coming off an embarrassing 92-61 loss in East Lansing to the Michigan State Spartans. They were 13.5-point underdogs but the Over (146) did hit. The Nittany Lions were led by sophomore Kanye Clary with 21 points. Only one other player scored in double figures in the loss. Penn State hit just 3-of-29 attempts from beyond the arch.
Michigan has won 7 of the last 10 meetings, but not the last 1 on Jan. 29. The Nittany Lions won that game 83-61, easily covering the 3.5-point spread and the Over (142.5) hit.
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Michigan vs. Penn State odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:25 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Michigan -176 (bet $176 to win $100) | Penn State +146 (bet $100 to win $146)
- Against the spread (ATS): Michigan -4.5 (-102) | Penn State +4.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 153.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Michigan vs. Penn State picks and predictions
Prediction
Michigan 80, Penn State 76
Moneyline
AVOID.
I see this game as very evenly matched with no clear edge and will avoid betting the moneyline and look to the spread for my wager.
Against the spread
BET PENN STATE +4.5 (-120).
With a tight game expected, I'm going to put my money on the Nittany Lions getting the points on a neutral court in Philadelphia. Michigan has covered the spread in just 1 of its last 8 games. Penn State has covered the spread in 5 of their last 6 matchups against the Wolverines.
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Over/Under
BET OVER 153.5 (-110).
These two teams combine to average nearly 160 points per game. Michigan's defense has a lot of holes in it, allowing 78.6 points per game.
Penn State has gone over the total in 9 of their last 10 games and Michigan has in 7 of their last 10. These trends give me the confidence to make this wager on Sunday.
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