On Saturday, December 13, 2025, the Michigan State Spartans will take on the Penn State Nittany Lions at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, PA. This Big Ten conference game will tip off at 12:00 PM ET and air on BTN. The Spartans, ranked #9, are favored with a spread of -12.5, while the Nittany Lions are the underdogs with a spread of +12.5.

Michigan State vs. Penn State Betting Prediction

• Spread Prediction: Penn State +12.5. Penn State has a strong home record at 7-1. They also score more points per game than Michigan State, which could help them cover the spread.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 144.5. Michigan State’s games have gone under in 7 out of 9 games this season, indicating a trend towards lower-scoring games.

Team Trends

• The game will take place at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, PA.
• Michigan State is favored by 12.5 points against Penn State.
• The over/under for the game is set at 144.5 points.
• Michigan State has a strong straight-up record as a favorite, winning all 7 games.
• Penn State has not won any games as an underdog this season, with a 0-2 record.

Michigan State vs Penn State Preview

The Michigan State Spartans are heading to University Park to play against the Penn State Nittany Lions. The Spartans have an 8-1 record this season and are ranked #9. They recently lost to the Duke Blue Devils by 6 points but had a strong win against the Iowa Hawkeyes earlier. Carson Cooper and Jaxon Kohler have been key players for the Spartans, contributing significantly in recent games.

The Penn State Nittany Lions hold an 8-2 record this season. They suffered a tough loss to the Indiana Hoosiers, losing by 41 points. However, they secured wins against the Campbell Fighting Camels and Sacred Heart Pioneers. Kayden Mingo has been a standout player for the Nittany Lions, performing well in multiple games. The game will be broadcast on BTN at 12:00 PM ET.

Penn State Nittany Lions at Home

The Penn State Nittany Lions have had a strong start to their season. They hold an 8-2 record overall and are 7-1 at home. Playing at the Bryce Jordan Center, they have shown they can perform well on their own court. In recent games, Penn State had a tough loss to Indiana, falling 113-72. However, they secured wins against Campbell and Sacred Heart. The team is led by Kayden Mingo, who scored 19 points against Indiana. Statistically, the Nittany Lions score 82 points per game. Their field goal percentage is 50.3%, ranking them 29th nationally. On defense, they average 8.1 steals per game, showing they can pressure opponents.

Michigan State Spartans: Road Warriors

The Michigan State Spartans are ranked #9 in the nation. They have an 8-1 record this season. Their only loss came against Duke, 66-60. Michigan State has been strong on the road with a 1-0 away record. They defeated North Carolina, 74-58, in their last away game. The Spartans scored on 51.7% of their field goals in that game. Key players for the Spartans include Jaxon Kohler and Jeremy Fears Jr. Kohler averages 14.2 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. Fears Jr. contributes with 11.6 points and 88 assists this season.

Final Betting Pick

Penn State’s strong home record of 7-1 gives them an edge in this game. They score 82.0 points per game, which is more than Michigan State’s 76.6 points. This scoring ability could help Penn State cover the +12.5 spread, especially with their effective field goal percentage ranked 52nd nationally.

Michigan State’s games have often gone under 144.5 points this season. They rank 225th in points per game and have a slower pace with 64.9 possessions per game. This trend suggests that the game might be lower-scoring, making the under 144.5 a solid pick.

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