Michigan Wolverines vs Penn State Nittany Lions NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/6

The Michigan Wolverines, ranked #2, are set to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions in a Big Ten game. The game will be held at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, PA. With a record of 13-0, the Wolverines come into this game as the favorites.

Penn State has a 9-5 record this season. They will look to use their home-court advantage to challenge Michigan. The game will be broadcast on FS1 at 7:00 PM ET.

Michigan Wolverines vs Penn State Nittany Lions Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Michigan Wolverines vs Penn State Nittany Lions
  • Venue: Bryce Jordan Center, University Park PA
  • Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: Michigan Spread -23.5 (-108), Penn State Spread +23.5 (-118), Michigan MoneyLine -10000, Penn State MoneyLine +2500, Over/Under 164.5

Michigan Wolverines Team Preview

The Michigan Wolverines are ranked #2 in the nation. They have an impressive record of 13-0 for the season. This includes a perfect 5-0 record in away games, showing their ability to perform well on the road.

The Wolverines have been on a roll, winning their last three games by large margins. They beat USC Trojans 96-66, McNeese State Cowboys 112-71, and La Salle Explorers 102-50. Their strong offensive play is highlighted by an average of 96.7 points per game, which is second in the country.

Morez Johnson Jr. has been a standout player, scoring 29 points against USC. Aday Mara also contributes well, with a perfect shooting record against La Salle. The team performs well both offensively and defensively, making them a tough opponent for any team.

Penn State Nittany Lions Team Preview

The Penn State Nittany Lions play in the Big Ten Conference. They have a record of 9-5 this season. At home, they stand strong with an 8-3 record, but they are 1-2 away.

In their recent games, the Nittany Lions had mixed results. They beat North Carolina Central Eagles by 23 points, scoring 90. However, they lost to Illinois Fighting Illini by 8 and to Pittsburgh Panthers by 34.

Kayden Mingo leads the team with 14.9 points per game. Freddie Dilione V follows with 14.1 points. The team averages 78.1 points per game, with a field goal percentage of 47.7%.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Michigan is favored by 23.5 points. Michigan scores an average of 96.7 points per game, while Penn State scores 78.1 points per game. Considering Michigan’s high scoring and Penn State’s weaker defense, the pick is Michigan to cover the spread of -23.5.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 164.5 points. Michigan and Penn State have combined scoring averages that suggest a total of 174.8 points per game. With Michigan’s strong offense and Penn State’s average defense, the pick is to go over 164.5 points.