The No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (13-0, 3-0 Big Ten) are heavy favorites (-22.5) as they attempt to extend a four-game road win streak when they square off against the Penn State Nittany Lions (9-5, 0-3 Big Ten) on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Bryce Jordan Center. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1. The over/under is set at 167.5 in the matchup.
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Michigan Cover -22.5 vs Penn State -117
Michigan vs. Penn State betting lines
- Michigan moneyline odds to win: -8333
- Penn State moneyline odds to win: +2000
- Spread: Michigan (-22.5)
- Total: 167.5
Michigan statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Michigan had a worse record against the spread at home (6-10-0) than it did in away games (5-5-0) last season.
- In terms of over/unders, the Wolverines hit the over more consistently in home games last year, as they eclipsed the total nine times in 16 opportunities (56.2%). On the road, they hit the over five times in 10 opportunities (50%).
- Michigan performed better as a moneyline favorite in home games last year, posting a home record of 13-3 home record, compared to going 4-1 away from home.
Last season stats
- The Wolverines were 75th in the nation in points scored (78 per game) and 160th in points conceded (71.5) last season.
- Michigan collected 35 rebounds per game and gave up 30.2 boards last year, ranking 34th and 114th, respectively, in the nation.
- Last season the Wolverines were ranked 46th in the nation in assists with 15.8 per game.
Michigan betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-4-0 (Home: 6-1-0; Away: 0-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 22.5+: 5-1-0 (As Favorite: 8-4-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
- O-U-P: 6-7-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-0 (Home: 7-0; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.1 (second in nation) | 34.6 (first) | 42.1 (second) | 28.6 (68th) | 21.2 (third) | 12.2 (233rd) |
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Penn State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Last season, Penn State was 8-9-0 at home against the spread (.471 winning percentage). Away, it was 6-4-0 ATS (.600).
- Looking at the over/under, Nittany Lions games went over more often at home (eight of 17, 47.1%) than away (four of 10, 40%) last year.
- The Nittany Lions, when moneyline underdogs, won a higher percentage of games at home (1-2) than on the road (2-8) last season.
Last season stats
- Offensively, the Nittany Lions averaged 79.1 points per game (54th-ranked in college basketball) last year. They ceded 73.2 points per contest on defense (213th-ranked).
- Penn State averaged 30.7 rebounds per game (261st-ranked in college basketball). It gave up 30.4 rebounds per contest (129th-ranked).
- The Nittany Lions put up 16 assists per game, which ranked them 39th in college basketball.
Penn State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-9-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- O-U-P: 7-7-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-1 (Home: 7-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-4 (Home: 0-2; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.7 (79th in nation) | 47.6 (327th) | 28.1 (345th) | 30.3 (139th) | 13.8 (219th) | 9 (10th) |
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