<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Nittany Lions and Wolverines. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on BTN, and it's hosted by the Wolverines at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 160.5 points, and Michigan is favored by -8.5 vs. Penn State in a Big Ten conference matchup.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crisler Center at 6:30 ET on Monday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Wolverines.</li><li>Even though we have Michigan winning straight-up, we like Penn State at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Penn State Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Penn State Nittany Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Penn State fell to 13-7 on the season after a narrow 76-75 loss to Iowa on Friday. The Nittany Lions were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 151, well under the O/U line of 168.5.</p> <p>Penn State trailed 43-38 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 33 points while scoring 37. Despite the improved defense, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their latest game, the Nittany Lions put up 75 points, shooting 49.1% from the field. They were strong inside, hitting 65.7% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 5 of 22 threes for 22.7%.</p> <p>Nick Kern Jr. led the way with 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Owen Freeman and Drew Thelwell each added 16 points. Thelwell was 3 for 5 from deep, and Josh Dix contributed 11 points and 8 assists.</p><p>Despite Penn State's defensive struggles, giving up 76 points on 50% shooting, they couldn't capitalize offensively. The Nittany Lions allowed 11 threes on 47% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Penn State sent their opponents to the line 15 times, where they hit 9 free throws. The Nittany Lions did manage to limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Michigan Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Michigan Wolverines Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Wolverines fell to 14-5 on the season after a 91-64 road loss to Purdue on Friday, January 24th. Entering the game as +4 underdogs, Michigan not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 155, exceeding the O/U line of 151.5.</p> 

<p>Michigan trailed 51-26 at halftime, and while they scored 38 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 40, preventing any chance of a comeback.</p><p>Michigan struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37% from the field and 20.7% from three-point range, hitting only 6 of 29 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, but they made up for it at the free-throw line, connecting on 18 of 21 shots for 85.7%.</p> <p>Braden Smith led the way with 24 points and 10 assists, shooting 58.8% from the field despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Fletcher Loyer added 18 points, hitting 5 of 10 from beyond the arc, while Trey Kaufman-Renn contributed 15 points on 58.3% shooting.</p><p>Michigan’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Wolverines allowed their opponents to connect on 25 of 38 two-point attempts, a 65% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Michigan’s defense gave up 9 threes on 24 attempts, with their opponents shooting 37%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 66%. Michigan allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

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