The Penn State Nittany Lions (12-5, 2-4 Big Ten) visit the No. 12 Michigan State Spartans (14-2, 5-0) Wednesday. Tip-off from the Breslin Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Penn State vs. Michigan Stateodds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Penn State has dropped 3 games in a row after falling 82-81 against Oregon Sunday, covering as a 3-point home underdog. G Freddie Dilione V had a game-high 21 points while the Nittany Lions bench scored just 4 points.
Michigan State has won 9 games in a row after taking down Northwestern 78-68 Sunday and covering as a 2-point road favorite. G Jaden Akins scored a team-high 14 points.
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Penn State at Michigan State odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Penn State +525 (bet $100 to win $525) | Michigan State -750 (bet $750 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Penn State +11.5 (-110) | Michigan State -11.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 154.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Penn State at Michigan State picks and predictions
Prediction
Michigan State 79, Penn State 65
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on Michigan State (-750) to win Wednesday.
Against the spread
BET MICHIGAN STATE -11.5 (-110).
The Spartans are 11-5 ATS this season, including 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games. They have covered 3 of their last 4 games as double-digit favorites, including 3 in a row as favorites of 16.5 or fewer points.
The Nittany Lions are just 7-10 ATS this season, including 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. They have failed to cover 2 of their last 3 games as underdogs.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 154.5 (-115).
Penn State has scored 71 or fewer points in 2 of its last 3 games, going 1-2 O/U. It has held opponents to 77 or fewer points in 4 of its last 7 games.
Michigan State has a 6-10 Over record this season and has hit the Under in 4 of its last 5 games. It has held opponents to 69 or fewer points in 7 straight games.
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