Free Week 8 Prediction: Wolverines vs Nittany Lions Odds
Looking for Michigan Wolverines vs. Penn State Nittany Lions free picks? Week 8 betting sees the Wolverines taking on the Nittany Lions Saturday October 19 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. Cappers Picks provides complimentary handicapping picks all NCAA football season long so stay tuned for more FREE college football predictions like this Michigan Penn State Week 8 free pick.
College Football Handicapping: Week 8
(5-1) Michigan Wolverines vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (6-0)
Date: Saturday, October 19 2019
Time: 7:30 pm EST
Venue: Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania
NCAA Football Spread: Penn State -9
NCAA Betting Total: 47
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The Michigan Wolverines will be on the road in University Park this weekend taking the field against the Penn State Nittany Lions. Michigan will be looking for a fourth consecutive win after beating up the Fighting Illini in Illinois last week.
The Nittany Lions will be looking to remain unbeaten on the season following a 17-12 win against the Hawkeyes in Iowa last Saturday.
If Penn State wants to have any chance of making the College Football Playoffs this year, a win at home against the Wolverines this week is a must.
Michigan Wolverines
The Michigan Wolverines are now 5-1 after a 42-25 win on the road against Illinois last Saturday. The Wolverines were able to pick up 25 first downs in the game, moving the chains on four of 10 opportunities on third-down.
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Michigan was able to pick up 489 total yards in the game, 194 on 11 of 22 passing attempts. They ran the ball for 295 yards, picking up an average of 6.1 yards per rush.
Defensively, Michigan held the Fighting Illini to just 256 total yards, 192 passing with just 64 on the ground. The Wolverines defense held Illinois to an average of just one and a half yards per carry.
Shea Patterson was good on 11 of 22 passes for 194 yards and three touchdowns. He tossed the ball for an average of 8.8 yards per completion.
Hassan Haskins ran the ball 12 times for a buck 25 and a touchdown. He was able to pick up an average of 6.4 yards per run. Ronnie Bell was the leading receiver for Michigan with three grabs for 98 yards.
The Michigan Wolverines have been scoring an average of 30.3 points per game this season. They are picking up an average of 387.3 total yards, 231.2 passing, and 156.2 rushing.
On the defensive side of the ball, Michigan is holding opponents to 17.5 points per week. They are giving up 283.3 total yards, 160.5 against the pass and 122.8 against the run.
Penn State Nittany Lions
The Penn State Nittany Lions are now 6-0 after winning 17-12 against the Iowa Hawkeyes last week. Penn State was good for a total of 294 yards in the game, 117 passing and 177 on the ground.
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The Nittany Lions defense gave up 356 yards to the Hawkeyes, 286 through the air with 70 on the ground. They had two takeaways in the game, both a fumble recovery and an interception.
Sean Clifford completed 12 of 24 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown. Noah Cain was the team’s leading rusher with 102 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries. KJ Hamler averaged 8.7 yards per catch with a touchdown on seven receptions.
On the season, Penn State has been able to light up the scoreboard for 42 points per game.
They have been able to accumulate 465.3 total yards per week, 274.2 through the air and 191.2 on the ground.
Defensively, the Nittany Lions have been stingy, holding their opponents to just 8.2 points per game.
They hold the opposition to just 259.7 yards, 205.8 passing and just 53.8 on the ground.
NCAA Football Handicapping Trends
- Michigan is 2-8 ATS in previous 10 games
- Michigan is 1-7 ATS previous eight games on the road.
- Penn State is 4-2 ATS previous six games.
- Penn State is 7-2 previous nine games played in week 8.
Free Week 8 NCAA Football Pick
I’ve got to hurry, so I’m going to make this quick. Michigan has struggled on the road against anyone worth beating. Look at what happened in Madison, Wisconsin just a few weeks ago.
4* Free NCAA Betting Pick: Penn State -9
Penn State isn’t giving up anything on the ground and running the ball is a significant part of what the Michigan offense does. Penn State needs to make up some ground in the polls and a win against Michigan will go a lot further than many people are willing to admit.
Make some money. Give up the points and take Penn State at home.
Week 8 Free Score Prediction: Michigan 10 – Penn State 28
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