Penn State Nittany Lions
Basketball NCAAB Wed 15 Jan 20:30
Michigan State Spartans (MSU)
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

Best Bet Has to Be Under 155.5

The -110 for Under 155.5 points to be scored by the two teams looks like really good value. Our prediction is that Penn State and Michigan State might not collectively reach this total.

8 of Last 10 Clashes Have Been Michigan State Wins

Penn State Nittany Lions were beaten 82-81 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Oregon Ducks.

Michigan State Spartans won their last game 78-68. This was a road victory against Northwestern Wildcats.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Michigan State triumphed 80-72 when they last played Penn State. Michigan State have won three on the spin against Penn State. They’ve also claimed 8 wins in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

Penn State vs Michigan State Prediction & Picks

There’s every chance that the total won’t be as high as 155.5, so we’re prepared to take the -110 that the pair go under the line in this college contest.

The expert college basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to analyzing the latest stats.

Key Penn State vs Michigan State stats:

  • The 155.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Penn State games on the road.
  • The 155.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Penn State games.
  • The 155.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Penn State games on the road.
  • The 155.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 MSU games.
  • The 155.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 MSU games.
  • The 155.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 MSU games.
  • The 155.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 10 games between these teams.

Under 155.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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We recommend moving the line if you want more juice from your Total bet. If you’re going Under, then consider a slightly riskier wager which has a bigger payout.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jaden Akins Under 1.5 Assists -200 BetMGM logo

Jaden Akins (Michigan State) can be wagered to total Under 1.5 assists at -200. It stands to reason that he might fall short when it comes to Player Assists and the line is appealing.

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Tre Holloman Under 8.5 Points +115 BetMGM logo

Tre Holloman (Michigan State) can be wagered to record Under 8.5 points at +115. According to our experts, the Players Points total looks too high and we think he will fall short.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 155.5
Spread Michigan State -12.5
Player Assists Jaden Akins Under 1.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Under 154.5. We’ve also gone for Michigan State -11.5 and Jaden Akins (Michigan State) to get Under 1.5 assists.

Many betting sites now allow you to place a same game parlay on each individual basketball game. It means that you can create a personalised wager at bigger odds, with there generally being no limit as to the number of picks.

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Correct Score Prediction

Penn State Penn State logo 67 - 83 Michigan State logo Michigan State

There is a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on Michigan State when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to win 83-67 should provide some entertainment.

Penn State vs Michigan 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.

Books Taking No Chances With Michigan State

Michigan State are strong -714 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 88% chance of claiming victory. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +490 about Penn State.

The spread is calculated to be 11.5, while total points comes in at 153.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. Those that want to back Under 153.5 can find odds of -105 available.

Favorites Michigan State are available at odds of -311 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. Penn State are chalked up at +215 to reach this total first.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball wagers. The betting sites have a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Jaden Akins Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Jaden Akins is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -109 that he scores Over 14.5 points or -119 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Puff Johnson (Penn State)
Over 11.5
-102
Under 11.5
-127
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Jase Richardson (MSU)
Over 10.5
-112
Under 10.5
-115
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Zach Hicks (Penn State)
Over 10.5
-112
Under 10.5
-115
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Player Assists
Player Rebounds
Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Penn State)
Over 5.5
-156
Under 5.5
+120
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Puff Johnson (Penn State)
Over 4.5
-103
Under 4.5
-125
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Zach Hicks (Penn State)
Over 4.5
-112
Under 4.5
-115
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Penn State logo Penn State Stats
Michigan State logo Michigan State Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Big Ten Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Illinois 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Indiana 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Iowa 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Maryland 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Michigan 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Minnesota 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Nebraska 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Northwestern 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Oregon 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Penn State 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Purdue 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Rutgers 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
USC 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
UCLA 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Washington 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Wisconsin 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
  • 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