The No. 8 Michigan Wolverines (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) and No. 23 Penn State Nittany Lions (6-3, 3-3) meet Saturday at noon ET at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa. Below, we look at the Michigan vs. Penn State odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.
Michigan is coming off a 29-7 victory over Indiana Saturday. The Wolverines have now held opponents under 20 points in seven games this fall. They’ve allowed just 16.0 points per game overall, which ranks sixth in the nation. One important issue for UM in this game at Penn State is the status of RB Blake Corum, a talented sophomore who has 778 rushing yards and 20 receptions this season.
Penn State snapped a three-game skid with a 31-14 win at Maryland Saturday. But things weren’t easy for the Nittany Lions. PSU and Maryland were tied 14-all at the 14-minute mark of the fourth quarter. The Lions defense was stingy down the stretch, and that’s nothing new. Penn State has held foes to 16.7 PPG this season (10th FBS).
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Michigan at Penn State odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Michigan -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Penn State -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Michigan +0.5, -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Penn State -0.5, -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 48.5, O: -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | U: -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
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2021 betting stats:
- ML: Michigan 8-1 | Penn State 6-3
- ATS: Michigan 7-2 | Penn State 6-3
- O/U: Michigan 4-5 | Penn State 2-7
Michigan at Penn State head-to-head
The Lions beat the Wolverines 27-17 last season. PSU outperformed Michigan on third-down plays and outgained them by 131 total yards. UM had just one drive longer than 45 yards over the last three quarters.
Penn State has won two straight and three of the last four meetings against Michigan. The Wolverines lead the all-time series 14-10.
The Over has hit in six straight UM-PSU games in State College.
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