The Penn State Nittany Lions (0-5) take on the Michigan Wolverines (2-3) in a traditional Big Ten matchup Saturday. Kickoff is set for noon ET at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. Below, we analyze the Penn State-Michigan college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
Penn State at Michigan: Betting odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 6:46 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Penn State -106 (bet $106 to win $100) | Michigan -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Penn State +1.5 (-110) | Michigan -1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 58.5 (O: -106 | U: -115)
Penn State at Michigan: Three things to know
- Penn State has turned the ball over 13 times this season and has multiple in all but one game this season.
- Penn State has the worst red zone offense in the Big Ten, converting only 65% of its trips inside the 20.
- Michigan is averaging 30.6 points per game but allowing 36 PPG.
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Penn State at Michigan: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Michigan 33, Penn State 25
Money line (ML)
The Nittany Lions are 0-5 for the first time in their history and are struggling. Michigan will score points but give them up. The problem is Penn State isn’t scoring much, putting up only 24.6 PPG. Take MICHIGAN -115.
Against the spread (ATS)
This is tough because Penn State hasn’t covered the spread in any game this season and Michigan has only covered once. The spread makes it almost a true toss-up. Being that we expect Michigan to win outright, it is going to be nearly impossible to win but not cover. Take MICHIGAN -1.5 (-110).
Over/Under (O/U)
Penn State is 2-2-1 O/U this season, while Michigan is 4-1 O/U. The total for this one (58.5) is high. Michigan will not only have to score a lot but Penn State, too, which has not been in the cards this season. Take UNDER 58.5 (-115).
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