Penn State at Michigan 1/22/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 01/21/2020 at 11:04 PM ET

The Penn State Nittany Lions visit Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Wednesday for a Big Ten battle with the Michigan Wolverines. Penn State improved to 13-5 overall and 3-4 in the Big Ten following its 90-76 victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday. Lamar Stevens led the Nittany Lions with 24 points while scoring 14 during the decisive second-half to hold off the Buckeyes rally. 

Lamar Stevens is the leading scorer for Penn State with an average of 16.6 points per game, while Myreon Jones is the second leading scorer and leader in assists with an average of 14.2 points and 2.8 assists per game. Mike Watkins is the third leading scorer and leading rebounder with averages of 10.1 points and 8.1 assists per game.

Michigan fell to 11-6 overall and 2-4 in the Big Ten following its 90-83 loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes on Friday night. Michigan head coach Juwan Howard spoke about how Iowa took 30 shots from the foul line while Michigan took just five. Eli Brooks was the leading scorer for Michigan in the loss with 25 points after hitting nine of his 17 shots from the field.

Jon Teske is the leading scorer and rebounder for Michigan with averages of 14.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. Zavier Simpson is the third leading scorer and leading rebounder with averages of 12.2 points and 8.7 rebounds her game. Michigan has five players averaging double figures in scoring.

Michigan needs to bounce back in a big way following its loss to Iowa but will be facing a Penn State squad that is coming off a big win over Ohio State. However, the game will be played at Crisler Center the homecourt of the Wolverines where Michigan has covered the number in 5 of its last 6. Penn State will suffer a slight letdown following its big win over the Buckeyes. Final Score Prediction, Michigan Wolverines win and cover ATS 82-73.

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