A Big Ten battle is set for Wednesday night when the Penn State Nittany Lions (11-3, 2-1 in Big Ten) visit the Michigan Wolverines (8-5, 2-0). Penn State enters the game having won five straight games, while Michigan just ended their slight losing streak. Below is my college basketball betting pick for Penn State vs Michigan.
Penn State vs Michigan Betting Pick
ℹ️ The Pick: | Penn State +3 |
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This game will be played at Crisler Center at 7:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
Why Bet Penn State +3
✅ Penn State is 14-5 against the spread in their last 19 games.
✅ The Nittany Lions are 5-0 in their last five games.
✅ Michigan is 1-4 ATS in their last five games against Penn State.
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Penn State Nittany Lions
Michigan Wolverines
Team Stats Per Game
Advanced Game Stats
Offense/Defense
PENNST | Advanced Game Stats | MICH |
---|---|---|
70.2 | Pace | 68.9 |
106.1 | Off.Rate | 113.3 |
.353 | FTr | .305 |
.392 | 3PAr | .326 |
.544 | TS% | .555 |
46.6 | TRB% | 49.6 |
48.8 | AST% | 46.4 |
11.8 | STL% | 11.0 |
8.8 | BLK% | 10.6 |
.503 | eFG% | .525 |
13.8 | TOV% | 11.9 |
26.8 | ORB% | 30.4 |
.264 | TF/FGA | .222 |
Defense/Offense
PENNST | Advanced Game Stats | MICH |
---|---|---|
70.2 | Pace | 68.9 |
103.7 | Off.Rate | 104.6 |
.363 | FTr | .320 |
.328 | 3PAr | .380 |
.547 | TS% | .542 |
53.4 | TRB% | 50.4 |
56.7 | AST% | 48.3 |
8.3 | STL% | 6.0 |
8.8 | BLK% | 8.5 |
.502 | eFG% | .512 |
17.9 | TOV% | 16.1 |
32.2 | ORB% | 30.6 |
.279 | TF/FGA | .225 |
Betting Trends
PENNST | Betting Trends | MICH |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
73.33 | Avg Score | 72.67 |
64.33 | Avg Opp Score | 63 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
78.67 | Avg Score | 75 |
72 | Avg Opp Score | 61.33 |
PENNST | Betting Trends | MICH |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
5-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
78.2 | Avg Score | 78.2 |
63.8 | Avg Opp Score | 67.8 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
4-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
71.2 | Avg Score | 74.2 |
69.2 | Avg Opp Score | 64.4 |
PENNST | Betting Trends | MICH |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-5-0 |
5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
74 | Avg Score | 73.8 |
66.1 | Avg Opp Score | 70.3 |
AWAY | HOME | |
3-7-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
67.1 | Avg Score | 74.3 |
67.6 | Avg Opp Score | 67 |
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Penn State Nittany Lions
Last time out, Penn State hosted the Iowa Hawkeyes and held on for an 83-79 win. The final score is not indicative of how good the Nittany Lions were in this game as Iowa went on a late run to make it close. Penn State led by 18 at halftime, their biggest lead of the night, and just held on to cover the two-point spread.
Jalen Pickett had 26 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and one steal on the night. Camren Wynter added 14 points, three rebounds, and two assists in the win.
Through 14 games, Penn State is scoring 76.0 points per game, shooting 46.5% from the field, and assisting on 15.6 made shots. The Nittany Lions are allowing 66.0 points, grabbing 34.5 rebounds, blocking 2.4 shots, and stealing the ball 5.3 times.
Michigan Wolverines
Michigan hosted Maryland and embarrassed the Terrapins in an 81-46 demolition. This game was over as soon as the tip happened as the Wolverines scored the first 17 points of the game and never looked back. Michigan led by 31 at halftime, led by as many as 38 points in the game, and easily won in this pick ‘em matchup.
Hunter Dickinson went off for 32 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, and two blocks on the day. Terrence Williams II added 11 points, and five rebounds in the blowout win.
After 13 games, Michigan is scoring 76.3 points per game, shooting 45.2% from the field, and assisting on 13.1 made shots. The Wolverines are allowing 69.4 points, grabbing 37.1 rebounds, blocking 5.1 shots, and stealing the ball 5.5 times.
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