Penn State at Michigan odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Penn State at Michigan odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Penn State Nittany Lions (11-3, 2-1 Big Ten) visit Ann Arbor to take on the Michigan Wolverines (8-5, 2-0) Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Penn State vs. Michigan odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

While Penn State is not yet ranked, with a win in this game against Michigan, it could become so in the next coach’s poll. After defeating Iowa 83-79 at home on Sunday, the Nittany Lions will now attempt to win a road tilt against Michigan, who is coming off an 81-46 drubbing of a fading Maryland team on Sunday.

Coach Juwan Howard and Michigan will look to remain in contention for a tournament berth while Penn State looks to gain a victory to help improve its chances for a top-4 seed in March. A win here before the meat of the Big Ten schedule will be a good barometer of how Penn State should feel moving forward.

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Penn State at Michigan odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:58 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Penn State +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Michigan -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Penn State +4.5 (-110) | Michigan -4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Prediction

Michigan 77, Penn State 75

Moneyline

PASS.

This will be a close game which makes +150 on Penn State interesting. But with the Nittany Lions heading on the road after a tough win over Iowa, fatigue may set in just enough to keep them from getting the win. And -200 is too big to take on a favorite. So, skip the moneyline.

Against the spread

BET PENN STATE +4.5 (-110).

Michigan has already lost 2 games at home this season. Its last win came against a fading Maryland team and has no bearing on this game.

Penn State will play tough and hang around in this game until the final buzzer. So 4.5 points is too much to give in this showdown and I will take the points. Penn State +4.5 (-110) is my favorite play.

Over/Under

BET OVER 141.5 (-110)

Penn State showed it can score in beating Iowa 81-77 in its last outing. Michigan did the same in putting up 81 against Maryland. This will be another game where both Penn State and Michigan will score. The total of 141.5 is a few points too low. If it remains Under 144, I like the Over in this game.

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Penn State at Michigan odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Wolverines sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Penn State Nittany Lions (3-1) visit the Michigan Wolverines (5-0) Sunday in a Big Ten opener for both teams. Tip-off is slated for 2 p.m. ET at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. Below, we analyze the Penn State-Michigan college basketball 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 at 9:35 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Penn State +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Michigan -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Penn State +6.5 (-115) | Michigan -6.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 151.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Penn State at Michigan: Three things to know

  1. Penn State claimed an impressive 75-55 victory at No. 15 Virginia Tech Tuesday in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. The Nittany Lions, who were 5.5-point underdogs, jumped out to a 42-23 halftime lead and were never threatened in the second half. G Izaiah Brockington finished with a career-high 24 points in the win as Penn State bounced back from a heartbreaking 98-92 overtime loss at home to Seton Hall last Sunday.
  2. Michigan – the first team listed in “Others Receiving Votes” in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll – is coming off a 91-71 home victory over Toledo Wednesday. Freshman C Hunter Dickinson scored a game-high 18 points on 8-for-11 shooting off the bench as the Wolverines covered as 14.5-point favorites. Dickinson also had game-highs in rebounds (7) and blocks (4). Unfortunately for Michigan, starting senior F Austin Davis (6.0 PPG, 3.6 RPG), who had 12 points in the win, is out indefinitely with a foot injury.
  3. Michigan is 8-2 in its last 10 games vs. Penn State, but PSU took the last two matchups. The Nittany Lions claimed a 72-63 victory last season in Ann Arbor, and upset the then-No. 6 Wolverines 75-69 at home in 2018, snapping an eight-game skid in the series.

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Penn State at Michigan: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Michigan 67, Penn State 64

Money line (ML)

At +220, the Nittany Lions are tempting. They proved they can win on the road (See Va. Tech), but I’m going to PASS and bet the spread. The Wolverines’ -275 price is too high and not worth the risk.

Against the spread (ATS)

PENN STATE +6.5 (-115) is the play here. The Wolverines are 4-1 ATS, but this will be their toughest test. The Lions, 2-2 ATS, might come up short, but they should keep the outcome within 6 points.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 151.5 (-110) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1.5 times your usual wager. Penn State features a stingy defense, which is allowing 63.8 PPG. Michigan averages 75.3 PPG on the offensive end, but again, it hasn’t faced a tough defense yet this season.

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Penn State at Michigan odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Wolverines sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

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

  1. Penn State has turned the ball over 13 times this season and has multiple in all but one game this season.
  2. Penn State has the worst red zone offense in the Big Ten, converting only 65% of its trips inside the 20.
  3. 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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