Tomás Yelmini
This Wendsday, December 7 the NCAA college basketball action brings a game between Michigan State vs Penn State to be played in Pennsylvania .
The home team is coming off an ACC/Big Ten Challenge loss. Meanwhile, the Spartans have been having a very inconsistent campaign.
At JefeBet we tell you the highlights, how the teams arrive to the game, predictions and odds for the Michigan State Spartans vs Penn State Nittany Lions.
Predictions and Betting Preview for the Michigan State vs Penn State College Basketball Game on December 7, 2022
- Where: Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, Pennsylvania.
- When: Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 7.30 PM E.T.
All odds shown are courtesy of DraftKings.
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Bet on Michigan State Spartans
- Preseason record: 5-4.
- Spread: +4 (-110)
- Moneyline: +155
- Over/Under (134.5): Over (-110) / Under (-110)
The visitors arrive to this game after two consecutive losses, the first one resulting in a 52-70 loss against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and the second one resulting in a 70-63 loss against the Northwestern Wildcats. Of the last five games they have played, the Michigan State have added on another loss, against Alabama Crimson Tide by 81-70, and they have recorded only two wins that stand out: a 74-70 win against the Oregon Ducks and a 78-77 win against Portland Pilots – both at home.
The campaign they have had so far has not been very regular, given that their record is 5-4. Among the outstanding players Michigan State has are Tyson Walker, top scorer with 14.4 points per game; Joey Hauser, the one who grabs the most rebounds with 6.8 on average; and A.J. Hogar, top assists with an average of 6.3.
Betting on the Penn State Nittany Lions
- Preseason record: 6-2
- Spread: -4 (-110)
- Moneyline: -180
- Over/Under (134.5): Over (-110) / Under (-110)
The local team is coming off a 94-101 loss to the Clemson Tigers in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Up to that point, the team had been having a good season with only one loss, to another ACC university, Virginia Tech 61-59.
Among the best players of Penn State there are Jalen Pickett, top scorer with 16.1 points per game and also the most assists, with 7.6, and Seth Lundy, who has the most rebounds, with 7.1 on average. Pickett will undoubtedly be the man to watch out for for the Spartans’ defense in Wednesday’s game.
JefeBet Prediction
The Spartans arrive to this Michigan State vs Penn State game after a very tight schedule that has left them tired. Can they bounce back against the Nittany Lions? It seems difficult, given that their performance has been too irregular, and they are playing away against a team that seems much more solid. Therefore, at JefeBet we believe that the Penn State Nittany Lions will win.
Prediction: Penn State wins and covers the spread.
