Michigan vs. Penn State Week 7 College Football Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA (The Spread) – In a battle of Big Ten teams, will Penn State cover as a small home underdog versus Michigan today at 5:00PM ET?
ODDS: Oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv have installed Michigan as a 2.5-point favorite over Penn State, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 50 points. The Wolverines are 5-0 overall and 1-0 on the road, while the Nittany Lions are 3-2 overall and 2-1 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Wolverines opened as a 1-point favorite but the spread has been bet up to 2.5 at most online sports books, while the over/under total opened at 50 and has stayed at that number.
PUBLIC BETTING: Current college football public betting information says that 79% of public bettors are currently backing Michigan. This information is subjected to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for more detailed information.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL FREE PICK: Take Penn State. According to latest college football trends, the Nittany Lions are 4-1 against the spread in their last five home games and 4-0 ATS in their last four games following an ATS loss. They’re also 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine conference games and 4-1 ATS in their last five games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. The Wolverines are also 1-4 ATS in their last five games following an ATS win, 7-19-1 ATS in their last 27 road games and 12-28 ATS in their last 40 conference games. Michigan has come close to stumbling a couple of times this season; Penn State finally gets them today.
2013 COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 7 PREDICTIONS: PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS +2.5