Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Nittany Lions vs. Wolverines CBB Odds
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2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
- (11-3) Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan Wolverines (8-5)
- Date: Wednesday, January 4th
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Venue: Crisler Center, Ann Arbor
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Nittany Lions +140 | Wolverines -174
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Penn State +3.5 | Michigan -3.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 140.0
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Penn State Nittany Lions
Penn State heads into their matchup vs Michigan with a record of 11-3 and riding a 5-game win streak. Out of 4 games road games this season, Penn State has a record of 2-2. Having been the underdog in 3 games, Penn State has gone 1-2 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +3.5 underdogs on the spread. Penn State currently has a record of 2-1 in Big Ten action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 9-2.
Coming into the game, Jalen Pickett is the team leader in scoring, averaging 16.79 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Pickett is grabbing 7.36 rebounds and adding 7.5 assists. Penn State’s second-leading scorer is Seth Lundy, who has hit 48.7% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 13.54 points per game.
On offense, Penn State is one of the worst-performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 64.6 points per game. This figure places them just 391st in college basketball. Penn State’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 57.47% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 278th in overall field goal percentage at 43.2%. When the Nittany Lions have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 34.2% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Penn State is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 61.7 per contest, placing them just 672nd in college basketball. Currently, Penn State’s 35.3 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Nittany Lions are averaging 9.2 offensive boards per game.
Michigan Wolverines
Through 13 games, Michigan has an 8-5 overall record. Currently, Michigan has been the home team 7 times, sitting with a record of 5-2. Getting ready to play for the 10 times as the favorite, Michigan has gone 8-2 in those matchups. Playing at home, the Wolverines come into this game as -3.5 point favorites. Michigan currently has a record of 2-0 in Big Ten action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 6-5.
Coming into the game, Hunter Dickinson is the team leader in scoring, averaging 18.85 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Dickinson is grabbing 8.46 rebounds and adding 1.15 assists. Michigan’s second-leading scorer is Jett Howard, who has hit 45.4% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 14.62 points per game.
The Wolverines’ offense heads into the game ranked 142nd in the NCAA at 73.0 points per contest. Michigan’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 67.67% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 63rd in overall field goal percentage at 46.8%. When the Wolverines have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 34.0% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Michigan is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 65.4 per contest, placing them just 587th in college basketball. Currently, Michigan’s 35.5 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Wolverines are averaging 10.0 offensive boards per game.
CBB Betting Trends
- Penn State is 3-2 vs the spread in their last 5 games. The Nittany Lions are 5-0 straight up in these matchups.
- Penn State is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 7-3 SU.
- The Nittany Lions are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 2-1 vs the spread in these contests.
- The Wolverines are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 1-2 vs the spread in these contests.
Free Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan Wolverines NCAAB Prediction:
Free Spread Prediction: Penn State Nittany Lions +3.5
After running our analysis on this game, we’ve identified the best side to take on the spread. Currently, the oddsmakers have Michigan as the favorite with a line coming in at -3.5. However, based on how these teams matchup, we see this number being too high and like the Penn State Nittany Lions to cover. Both teams have knocked down the 3-point shot at a rate similar to the NCAA average this season, with Michigan at 6.35 made 3’s per game compared to Penn State at 8.03. Look for Penn State to put together a strong enough defensive effort to cover the spread vs the Wolverines.
Free CBB Betting Pick: Penn State ATS
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