The Michigan Wolverines (6-8, 1-2 Big Ten) head to The Palestra in Philadelphia to face the Penn State Nittany Lions (7-7, 1-2) Sunday at noon ET (Big Ten Network). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook lines around the'Michigan vs. Penn State odds'as we make our expert'college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Wolverines are on a 3-game losing streak after a 73-71 loss on Thursday to the Minnesota Golden Gophers as a 5.5-point favorite while the Under 149 hit. Alabama transfer Nimari Burnett led the Wolverines with 17 points while sophomore F Tarris Reed Jr. had a double-double (14 points, 11 rebounds). Michigan struggled from the outside, hitting just 6-of-19 attempts from 3.
Penn State is coming off an embarrassing 92-61 loss in East Lansing to the Michigan State Spartans. They were 13.5-point underdogs but the Over (146) did hit. The Nittany Lions were led by sophomore Kanye Clary with 21 points. Only one other player scored in double figures in the loss. Penn State hit just 3-of-29 attempts from beyond the arch.
Michigan has won 7 of the last 10 meetings, but not the last 1 on Jan. 29. The Nittany Lions won that game 83-61, easily covering the 3.5-point spread and the Over (142.5) hit.