The Michigan Wolverines (11-9, 5-4 Big Ten) will attempt to stop a four-game road losing skid at the Penn State Nittany Lions (13-7, 4-5 Big Ten) on January 29, 2023.
Sunday’s matchup between the Nittany Lions and the Wolverines features the Nittany Lions as small 3.5-point favorites. The matchup’s point total is 141.
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Penn State Betting Line, Matchup Info Vs. Michigan
- When: Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
- Where: Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: Big Ten Network
- Spread Favorite: Penn State -3.5
- Moneyline Favorite: Penn State -171
- Moneyline Underdog: Michigan +141
- Over/Under: 141 points
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Penn State Betting Trends
- The Nittany Lions have covered 12 times in 20 chances against the spread this season.
- Penn State has covered the spread six times this season (6-4 ATS) when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
- The Nittany Lions have been chosen as favorites in 13 games this year and have walked away with the win 12 times (92.3%) in those games.
- Penn State has yet to enter a game this year with shorter moneyline odds than -171.
- In the Nittany Lions’ 20 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 10 times.
- In 10 of 20 games this season, Penn State and its opponents have combined to total more than 141 points.
- Nittany Lions games this season have had an average of 140.0 points, 1.0 fewer than this matchup’s over/under.
Penn State Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pickett | 20 | 17.3 | 8.0 | 6.9 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| Seth Lundy | 19 | 13.7 | 5.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| Andrew Funk | 20 | 13.0 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| Camren Wynter | 20 | 8.5 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Myles Dread | 20 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 2.0 |
Penn State Season Stats
- Penn State outscores opponents by 6.2 points per game (scoring 73.1 per game to rank 152nd in college basketball while allowing 66.9 per outing to rank 106th in college basketball) and has a +124 scoring differential overall.
- The Nittany Lions come up short in the rebound battle by an average of 2.9 boards. They are grabbing 32.0 rebounds per game (264th in college basketball) compared to their opponents’ 34.9 per contest.
- In conference action, the Nittany Lions tally fewer points per contest (68.1) than their overall average (73.1).
- Penn State’s defense has been worse in Big Ten action this season, allowing 68.8 points per contest, compared to its season average of 66.9 PPG allowed.
- The Nittany Lions are making 9.7 three-pointers per game this season in conference matchups, which is 1 fewer threes per game than their season average (10.7). They also sport a worse three-point percentage in Big Ten action (38.3%) compared to overall (38.5%).
- Penn State is posting 77.9 points per game this season at home, which is 9.5 more points than it is averaging away from home (68.4).
- The Nittany Lions are giving up 64.5 points per game this season in home games, which is 8.9 fewer points than they’re allowing when playing on the road (73.4).
Penn State Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2023 | Purdue | L 76-63 | Home | +5 |
| 1/11/2023 | Indiana | W 85-66 | Home | -2 |
| 1/17/2023 | Wisconsin | L 63-60 | Away | +3.5 |
| 1/21/2023 | Nebraska | W 76-65 | Home | -8.5 |
| 1/24/2023 | Rutgers | L 65-45 | Away | +6 |
| 1/29/2023 | Michigan | – | Home | -3.5 |
| 2/1/2023 | Purdue | – | Away | – |
| 2/5/2023 | Nebraska | – | Away | – |
| 2/8/2023 | Wisconsin | – | Home | – |
| 2/11/2023 | Maryland | – | Away | – |
| 2/14/2023 | Illinois | – | Home | – |
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Michigan Betting Trends
- Michigan has covered nine times in 20 matchups with a spread this year.
- The Wolverines have been an underdog by 3.5 points or more six times this season, and covered the spread in three of those matchups.
- This season, Michigan has been listed as the underdog in seven games and failed to win any of those contests.
- The Wolverines have not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +141.
- In Michigan’s 20 chances this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 11 times.
- The Wolverines have played 12 games this season that have gone over 141 combined points scored.
- Michigan’s games this year have had a 143.9-point total on average, 2.9 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Michigan Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Dickinson | 20 | 18.3 | 8.9 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 0.7 |
| Jett Howard | 19 | 14.6 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 2.6 |
| Kobe Bufkin | 20 | 12.3 | 3.5 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Dug McDaniel | 20 | 7.2 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Jaelin Llewellyn | 8 | 7.0 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
Michigan Season Stats
- The Wolverines’ +85 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 4.3 points per game) is a result of putting up 74.1 points per game (131st in college basketball) while allowing 69.8 per outing (189th in college basketball).
- The 34.8 rebounds per game Michigan accumulates rank 110th in college basketball. Their opponents pull down 35.7.
- In conference action, the Wolverines are averaging fewer points (73.3 per game) than they are overall (74.1) in 2022-23.
- In 2022-23, Michigan has given up 68.3 points per game in Big Ten play, and 69.8 overall.
- From beyond the arc, the Wolverines are draining 7.4 treys in conference games (compared to 7.7 for the season), and shooting 35.6% in conference (versus 34.6% overall).
- Michigan is putting up more points at home (73.6 per game) than on the road (71.3).
- At home, the Wolverines give up 65.6 points per game. Away, they allow 72.8.
Michigan Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/2023 | Iowa | L 93-84 | Away | +5.5 |
| 1/15/2023 | Northwestern | W 85-78 | Home | -4 |
| 1/19/2023 | Maryland | L 64-58 | Away | +2.5 |
| 1/22/2023 | Minnesota | W 60-56 | Home | -12.5 |
| 1/26/2023 | Purdue | L 75-70 | Home | +5 |
| 1/29/2023 | Penn State | – | Away | +3.5 |
| 2/2/2023 | Northwestern | – | Away | – |
| 2/5/2023 | Ohio State | – | Home | – |
| 2/8/2023 | Nebraska | – | Home | – |
| 2/11/2023 | Indiana | – | Home | – |
| 2/14/2023 | Wisconsin | – | Away | – |
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