Big Ten foes clash in Monday night’s Penn State vs. Michigan matchup at 6:30 p.m. ET. With the Wolverines laying 9 points and the total sitting at 160, what’s the smart bet tonight in Ann Arbor?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Penn State Nittany Lions (+9) at Michigan Wolverines (-9); o/u 160
6:30 p.m. ET, Monday, January 27, 2025
Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, MI
TV: Big Ten Network
Penn State vs. Michigan Public Betting: Bettors Taking Points
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 55% of public bettors are currently backing Michigan when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
ESPN Game Preview
Penn State travels to No. 21 Michigan looking to end its three-game road slide.
The Wolverines have gone 9-0 in home games. Michigan is 5-1 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents and averages 14.7 turnovers per game.
The Nittany Lions are 3-6 against Big Ten opponents. Penn State is third in the Big Ten scoring 83.8 points per game and is shooting 48.8%.
Michigan averages 83.5 points, 11.5 more per game than the 72.0 Penn State allows. Penn State has shot at a 48.8% rate from the field this season, 8.4 percentage points above the 40.4% shooting opponents of Michigan have averaged.
The matchup Monday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams in conference play.
Vladislav Goldin is averaging 16.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.7 blocks for the Wolverines. Tre Donaldson is averaging 12.8 points over the last 10 games.
Adrian Baldwin Jr. is averaging 14.3 points, eight assists and 2.1 steals for the Nittany Lions. Nicholas Kern is averaging 14.2 points and 5.2 rebounds over the last 10 games.
Penn State vs. Michigan CBB Prediction:
I’m taking Penn State. In the last 10 meetings between these rivals, the Nittany Lions covered seven times. They’ve also defeated the Wolverines three straight times. While they’ve dropped three out of their last four games straight up, Penn State has also covered in four consecutive games. On the other side, the Wolverines have failed to cover in three straight games.
Penn State vs. Michigan Hoops Prediction: PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS +9