Michigan vs Penn State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Michigan vs Penn State

The Michigan Wolverines battle the Penn State Nittany Lions, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, January 6.

Let’s go Under the 164.5 points total as we think this number is unlikely to be reached. Michigan and Penn State could well end up falling short and -105 can be backed.

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Michigan Wolverines claimed a victory in their previous game. A 96-66 home win occurred against USC Trojans.

Penn State Nittany Lions were beaten 73-65 in their last game, being turned over at home to Illinois Fighting Illini.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Michigan beat Penn State when the teams last met. It was a 76-72 scoreline. It’s been five wins for each team over the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan	14-0	1331	936	395	10-0	4-0	14W
Penn State	9-6	1165	1113	52	8-5	1-1	2L

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Michigan vs Penn State Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Michigan vs Penn State with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Under 164.5 points looks like an attractive total wager. The teams might not be able to reach this combined amount and we can profit with this college pick at -105.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college basketball handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Michigan vs Penn State stats:

• The 164.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Michigan games.
• The 164.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Michigan games.
• The 164.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Penn State games at home.
• The 164.5 line hasn’t been covered in 19 of the last 20 Penn State games at home.
• The 164.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Penn State games at home.
• The 164.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 10 games between these teams.

Under 164.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our cappers have this figure between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Michigan 93 - 66 Penn State

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a huge payout by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Wolverines to achieve a 93-66 victory and hopefully this goes close.

Michigan vs Penn State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Michigan a 99% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -10000 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +2200 about Penn State.

The spread is 23.5 and the total points line is currently 166.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s the chance to back Under 166.5 at -105.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The best betting apps have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Michigan

-10000

Penn State

+2200

Point Spread

Michigan -23.5

-110

Penn State +23.5

-110

Total Points

Under 166.5

-105

Over 166.5

-115

We’re fond of player props as an alternative to betting on the game result. The gambling sites will have Points, Assists, Three-Pointers, Rebounds and Steals among the choices and you can take a particular view.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Michigan Stats

Penn State Stats

Moneyline

• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -23.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• -23.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +23.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +23.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 162.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 150.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 164.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 164.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 98.40 pts and allowed 63.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 77.40 pts and allowed 73.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 164.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 164.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.70 pts and allowed 78.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.80 pts and allowed 74.40 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan	14-0	1331	936	395	10-0	4-0	14W
Nebraska	15-0	1216	986	230	13-0	2-0	15W
Purdue	13-1	1209	931	278	10-1	3-0	5W
Michigan State	13-2	1186	966	220	10-1	3-1	1W
Iowa	12-3	1197	912	285	11-0	1-3	1L
USC	12-3	1279	1155	124	8-1	4-2	2L
Illinois	11-3	1220	955	265	8-3	3-0	3W
Indiana	11-3	1191	939	252	11-1	0-2	3W
Ohio State	10-4	1184	1008	176	7-3	3-1	1L
Minnesota	10-5	1099	987	112	9-3	1-2	5W
UCLA	10-5	1195	1050	145	9-1	1-4	2L
Wisconsin	10-5	1238	1112	126	9-1	1-4	1W
Washington	9-5	1153	1015	138	6-1	3-4	1L
Penn State	9-6	1165	1113	52	8-5	1-1	2L
Northwestern	8-6	1125	986	139	7-4	1-2	1L
Oregon	8-7	1165	1100	65	7-3	1-4	1L
Rutgers	8-7	1054	1088	-34	8-3	0-4	1W
Maryland	7-7	1053	1088	-35	6-3	1-4	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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