Michigan State vs Penn State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Dec 2025
College Basketball Betting Preview: Michigan State vs Penn State
The Michigan State Spartans square off against the Penn State Nittany Lions, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, December 13.
We’re confident that Over 143.5 is the value bet at -110. We’re expecting Michigan State and Penn State to rack up the points, so we’ll have a wager on the totals.
Michigan State Spartans were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Duke Blue Devils by a 66-60 scoreline.
Penn State Nittany Lions were beaten last game and this was on the road. Indiana Hoosiers claimed a 113-72 win.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Michigan State won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 90-85 triumph when facing Penn State. Michigan State have enjoyed four consecutive wins against Penn State. They’ve landed 8 victories from the past 10 head-to-head meetings.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan State
|
25-7 | 2526 | 2189 | 337 | 17-3 | 8-4 | 2L |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
Michigan State vs Penn State Prediction & Picks
We bring you the complete Michigan State vs Penn State betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.
Game Prediction
The Overs is sticking out like a sore thumb considering the line for this college contest is set at 143.5. We’re expecting a bigger total and -110 is available.
Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our college hoops handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball pick.
Key Michigan State vs Penn State stats:
Over 143.5 Probability
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Jeremy Fears Jr. (Michigan State) is available at -120 to total Over 10.5 points. We have a strong conviction that he is able to cover the total when it comes to betting on Player Points.
Latest Jeremy Fears Jr. Player Prop Odds
Carson Cooper (Michigan State) is available at +125 to have Over 1.5 assists. We think it makes sense to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors can be confident with this Player Assists pick.
Latest Carson Cooper Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Over 144.5 along with Penn State to cover the +13.5 spread. Add in Jeremy Fears Jr. (Michigan State) to score Over 10.5 points.
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Correct Score Prediction
78
-
71
Penn State
Let’s roll the dice and try the Spartans to achieve a 78-71 winning scoreline. There are huge betting odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.
Michigan State vs Penn State Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The latest Moneyline betting odds give Michigan State a 88% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -769 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +530 about Penn State.
There is a spread of 11.5 and total points has a line of 144.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you want to wager Over 144.5, there are odds of -105.
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Jaxon Kohler is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -111 that he goes Over 14.5 points and -116 when it comes to Under.
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- NCAAB: 16/01 2025 Penn State 85 Michigan State 90
- NCAAB: 15/02 2024 Michigan State 80 Penn State 72
- NCAAB: 05/01 2024 Penn State 61 Michigan State 92
- NCAAB: 08/12 2022 Michigan State 67 Penn State 58
- NCAAB: 16/02 2022 Michigan State 58 Penn State 62
- NCAAB: 11/12 2021 Penn State 64 Michigan State 80
- NCAAB: 10/02 2021 Penn State 58 Michigan State 60
- NCAAB: 04/03 2020 Michigan State 79 Penn State 71
- NCAAB: 05/02 2020 Penn State 75 Michigan State 70
- NCAAB: 13/01 2019 Michigan State 71 Penn State 56
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Michigan State Stats
Penn State Stats
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
- +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 137.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 141.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 143.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 143.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.30 pts and allowed 61.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.50 pts and allowed 66.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 156.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 143.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 143.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.00 pts and allowed 74.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.40 pts and allowed 72.70 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
26-6 | 2473 | 2119 | 354 | 19-3 | 7-3 | 1L |
|
Michigan State
|
25-7 | 2526 | 2189 | 337 | 17-3 | 8-4 | 2L |
Purdue
|
27-8 | 2858 | 2455 | 403 | 16-5 | 11-3 | 4W |
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Wisconsin
|
24-10 | 2822 | 2581 | 241 | 16-2 | 8-8 | 1L |
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Iowa
|
21-12 | 2482 | 2177 | 305 | 17-3 | 4-9 | 1L |
Indiana
|
18-14 | 2501 | 2309 | 192 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 2L |
USC
|
18-14 | 2515 | 2494 | 21 | 11-7 | 7-7 | 8L |
Washington
|
16-17 | 2545 | 2430 | 115 | 11-6 | 5-11 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
15-17 | 2241 | 2193 | 48 | 13-8 | 2-9 | 1L |
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
Rutgers
|
14-19 | 2329 | 2479 | -150 | 11-7 | 3-12 | 1L |
Oregon
|
12-20 | 2267 | 2366 | -99 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 1L |
|
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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