Michigan Wolverines vs Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Odds & Game Analysis | January 4
The Penn State Nittany Lions visit the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center, taking the court at 7:00pm EST on Wednesday, January 4th. The Nittany Lions are 3.5-point underdogs in the game, and the Over/Under is set at 140 points.
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Today, we are looking at the College Basketball game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and Michigan Wolverines.
Michigan Wolverines Stats and Betting Info
Trends for Michigan
- The Michigan Wolverines are currently 8-5 on the season.
- The Wolverines are averaging 76.3 points per game. Combining with Nittany Lions’ 76.0 points per game gives a total of 152.3, which is 12.3 more than the current Over/Under of 140.
- Michigan has won the first half in 23 of its last 24 games at Crisler Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Michigan has won each of its last nine Wednesday games at Crisler Center.
Michigan Wolverines Stat Rankings
| Stat | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 76.3 | 61 |
| Points Allowed Per Game | 69.4 | 156 |
| Assists Per Game | 13.1 | 53 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.7 | 67 |
| Blocks Per Game | 5.1 | 19 |
Key Players for Michigan
- Hunter Dickinson leads Michigan with 18.8 points per game in 13 games.
- Dug McDaniel leads Michigan with 2.9 assists per game in 13 games.
- Hunter Dickinson leads Michigan with 8.5 rebounds per game in 13 games.
- Jace Howard leads Michigan with a 58.3 FG% through 12 games.
- Jace Howard leads Michigan with a 66.7 3PT% through 12 games.
Penn State Nittany Lions Stats and Betting Info
Trends for Penn State
- The Penn State Nittany Lions are currently 11-3 on the season.
- The Nittany Lions are averaging 76.0 points per game. Combining with Wolverines’ 76.3 points per game gives a total of 152.3, which is 12.3 more than the current Over/Under of 140.
- Seven of Penn State’s last eight games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
Penn State Nittany Lions Stat Rankings
| Stat | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 76.0 | 64 |
| Points Allowed Per Game | 66.0 | 91 |
| Assists Per Game | 15.6 | 28 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 32.1 | 135 |
| Blocks Per Game | 2.4 | 116 |
Key Players for Penn State
- Jalen Pickett leads Penn State with 16.8 points per game in 14 games.
- Jalen Pickett leads Penn State with 7.5 assists per game in 14 games played.
- Jalen Pickett leads Penn State with 7.4 rebounds per game in 14 games.
- Demetrius Lilley leads Penn State with a 66.7 FG% through 4 games.
- Caleb Dorsey leads Penn State with a 50.0 3PT% through 12 games played.
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