- Michigan is a -21.5 point favorite vs Penn State
- Total (Over/Under): 164.5 points
- Michigan / Penn State TV channel: FS1
The Michigan Wolverines visit Bryce Jordan Center to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions on Jan. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in University Park, PA.
Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -21.5 (-110).
The Michigan vs. Penn State Over/Under is 164.5 total points.
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Michigan vs. Penn State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Michigan vs Penn State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Michigan will win this college basketball game with 75.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Michigan vs Penn State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Michigan will cover the spread with 63.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Michigan Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 35 games (+17.35 Units / 2% ROI)
- Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.00 Units / 19% ROI)
- Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 23 of their last 36 games (+7.85 Units / 19% ROI)
- Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
- Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)
Penn State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Penn State has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.30 Units / 17% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.15 Units / 3% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+0.95 Units / 5% ROI)
Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Michigan has a 9-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI).
- 12-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.35 Units / 1.14% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI
Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Penn State has a 5-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.9 Units / -31.82% ROI).
- 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.9 Units / 1.57% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (301 rebounds/14 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.5
Penn State allowed 5.8 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Penn State has averaged 9.2 steals per game (422 steals/46 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Penn State averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (731 rebounds/32 games) last season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7
Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Michigan has allowed an average of 1.00 points per shot (864 points/864 shots) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Michigan has allowed opponents to shoot 35% (299/864) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Michigan has averaged 33.2 defensive rebounds per game (432 rebounds/13 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.5
Michigan has allowed opponents to shoot 34% (146/423) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (301 rebounds/14 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.5
Penn State allowed 5.8 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Penn State has averaged 9.2 steals per game (422 steals/46 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Penn State averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (731 rebounds/32 games) last season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7
Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Michigan has allowed an average of 1.00 points per shot (864 points/864 shots) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Michigan has allowed opponents to shoot 35% (299/864) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Michigan has averaged 33.2 defensive rebounds per game (432 rebounds/13 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.5
Michigan has allowed opponents to shoot 34% (146/423) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%
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