The Michigan Wolverines will look to improve on a 11-3 record on Saturday when they host the Penn State Nittany Lions in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Crisler Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Penn State Nittany Lions in this one, their betting line was listed as 11-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan Wolverines Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Michigan Wolverines bring a 11-3 record (8-5 ATS) to this tilt against the 9-5 Nittany Lions, who are 7-5-1 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Michigan go 7-4-2 so far and the Penn State Nittany Lions go 6-7.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 13-rated Michigan Wolverines and the No. 114-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Michigan's No. 68-ranked scoring average of 79.29 PPG, against a Penn State Nittany Lions defense rated No. 65 and allowing 65.86 PPG. The Michigan Wolverines FG% has averaged 50.44% to date this season, more than the Penn State Nittany Lions shooters have managed so far (41.47% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Penn State got 17 points from Shep Garner but lost anyway, 70-64, to Maryland on Wednesday at Xfinity Center.
Michigan got 22 points and 10 assists from Caris LeVert en route to a 78-68 victory over Illinois on Wednesday at State Farm Center.
- Penn State is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Penn State is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
- Penn State is 7-2-1 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
- Penn State is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games on the road
- Michigan is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan's last 6 games
- Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Penn State home to Minnesota, Tuesday, January 5th
Michigan at Purdue, Thursday, January 7th
