The Penn State Nittany Lions (11-3, 2-1 Big Ten) visit Ann Arbor to take on the Michigan Wolverines (8-5, 2-0) Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network).'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Penn State vs. Michigan odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
While Penn State is not yet ranked, with a win in this game against Michigan, it could become so in the next coach's poll. After defeating Iowa 83-79 at home on Sunday, the Nittany Lions will now attempt to win a road tilt against Michigan, who is coming off an 81-46 drubbing of a fading Maryland team on Sunday.
Coach Juwan Howard and Michigan will look to remain in contention for a tournament berth while Penn State looks to gain a victory to help improve its chances for a top-4 seed in March. A win here before the meat of the Big Ten schedule will be a good barometer of how Penn State should feel moving forward.
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