Michigan State vs. Penn State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Dec 13

Updated Dec. 13, 2025 10:27 a.m. ET

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The Penn State Nittany Lions (8-2, 0-1 Big Ten) will attempt to extend a three-game home win streak when they host the No. 9 Michigan State Spartans (8-1, 1-0 Big Ten) on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Bryce Jordan Center. The contest airs at 12 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.

The Spartans are a double-digit favorite against the Nittany Lions when the Spartans and the Nittany Lions meet. The Spartans are favored by 11.5 points. The over/under for the game is set at 144.5.

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Michigan State vs. Penn State How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12 p.m. ET
Where: Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania
TV: Big Ten Network
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Spartans vs Nittany Lions Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Spartans	-11.5	-109	-111	144.5	-109	-111	-781	+541

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Michigan State vs. Penn State Prediction

Pick ATS: Pick Em
Pick OU: Over (144.5)
Prediction: Michigan State 79, Penn State 68

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Michigan State vs. Penn State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Spartans 78, Nittany Lions 66.
The Spartans have an 88.6% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Nittany Lions have a 15.6% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Michigan State has compiled a 5-4-0 record against the spread this season.
Penn State has covered three times in 10 chances against the spread this year.
Michigan State has covered the spread once this season (1-3 ATS) when playing as at least 11.5-point favorites.
Penn State has been an underdog by 11.5 points or more this season once, and failed to cover the spread.

Key Total Facts

Spartans games have finished with more than 144.5 points three times so far this year.
There have been seven Nittany Lions games this season with more than 144.5 points scored.
These teams score 158.6 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 14.1.

Key Moneyline Facts

Michigan State has won all seven games when listed as the moneyline favorite this season.
Penn State has lost both games it has played as underdogs this season.
Michigan State has won all four games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -781 or shorter.
Penn State has played as an underdog of +541 or more once this season and lost that game.

Michigan State vs. Penn State: Recent Results

Spartans vs Nittany Lions Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/15/2025	Spartans	-11.5	152	-719	+510	90-85 MST

Michigan State vs. Penn State: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Michigan State	Penn State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	76.6 (203)	82 (98)
Points Allowed (Rank)	61 (8)	74.3 (215)
Rebounds (Rank)	12.6 (18)	8.3 (287)
3pt Made (Rank)	6.8 (278)	7 (259)
Assists (Rank)	19.1 (17)	14.1 (204)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.7 (100)	8.8 (11)

Michigan State 2025-26 Key Players

Spartans Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Jaxon Kohler	9	14.2	9.6	1.6	0.7	1.1	1.8
Jeremy Fears Jr.	9	11.6	3.3	9.7	1.7	0	0.9
Coen Carr	9	11.1	5	1.8	0.9	1	0.4
Carson Cooper	9	10.3	6.9	1.3	0.8	0.8	0
Cam Ward	8	7.9	4.6	0.4	0.4	0.1	0

Penn State 2025-26 Key Players

Nittany Lions Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Kayden Mingo	10	15.4	3.8	4	2.1	0.1	0.6
Freddie Filione V	10	13.3	3.6	2.3	1.1	0	1.2
Melih Tunca	10	12.8	2.9	3.5	1	0.4	1.1
Josh Reed	10	10	3.9	1	1.3	0.1	0.6
Ivan Jurić	10	9.7	4	0.6	0.3	0.2	0.4