The Michigan Wolverines (11-9, 5-4 Big Ten) visit the Penn State Nittany Lions (13-7, 4-5) Sunday. Tip-off from the Bryce Jordan Center is set for 12 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Michigan vs. Penn State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Michigan lost to the No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers 75-70 at home on Thursday, but covered as 5.5-point underdogs. It was the Wolverines’ 3rd loss in their last 5 games.
Penn State has also lost 3 of its last 5 games, the last a 65-45 blowout loss at Rutgers (-6.5). The Nittany Lions are now 1-4 on the road, but 10-2 at home.
The Wolverines beat the Nittany Lions 79-69 as 4.5-point home favorites on Jan. 4.
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Michigan at Penn State odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:51 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Michigan +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Penn State -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Michigan +3.5 (-115) | Penn State -3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Michigan at Penn State picks and predictions
Prediction
Penn State 75, Michigan 71
Moneyline
LEAN PENN STATE -165.
Penn State should win this game as the home favorites. The teams are evenly matched and both are very balanced. Michigan averages 74 points per game and Penn State averages 73.1. The Wolverines allow 69.8 PPG while the Nittany Lions allow 66.9. There aren’t any notable matchups that necessarily create problems for the other side.
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Against the spread
BET PENN STATE -3.5 (-105).
Penn State is 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games following a loss, and they are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. teams with losing road records.
Michigan is 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. teams with winning records, and are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 playing against teams with a better than .600 home record.
Over/Under
BET OVER 141.5 (-105).
The Over is the safer bet for both teams in this matchup. The Over is 10-3 in the Wolverines’ last 13 games vs. teams with a winning record and is 4-0 in Penn State’s last 4 home games. Neither team has a great defense and both teams can score.
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