Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Michigan State when they take on the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sunday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Penn State sat as 10.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Michigan State Spartans vs Penn State Nittany Lions Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Penn State Nittany Lions are 10-6 overall and 8-6-1 ATS, while the Michigan State Spartans are 15-1 and 9-6 ATS. As for the betting totals, Penn State boasts a 8-7 on the OU, and Michigan State is 5-10.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Penn State Nittany Lions rated this week at No. 145 and the Michigan State Spartans sitting at No. 16.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Penn State's No. 218-ranked scoring average of 67.56 PPG, against a Michigan State Spartans defense rated No. 12 and allowing 60.88 PPG. The Penn State Nittany Lions FG% has averaged 41.67% to date this season, less than the Michigan State Spartans shooters have managed so far (48.98% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Michigan State cruised to victory on Thursday, running Illinois out of the gym and running up a 79-54 score at Breslin Center.
The Nittany Lions got 24 points from Payton Banks as Penn State ran past Minnesota 86-77 on Tuesday at Bryce Jordan Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Michigan State home to Iowa, Thursday, January 14th
Penn State at Purdue, Wednesday, January 13th