The 12th-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions will take on the Michigan State Spartans on Friday in College Football action. Penn State is 9-2 on the season, and third in the Big Ten – East. The Penn State Nittany Lions are coming into the game fresh off a 27-6 win over Rutgers on Saturday. Penn State’s losses came to Michigan and Ohio State.
Penn State vs. Michigan State Picks
- Pick: Nittany Lions Spread (-21)
For Michigan State, they are 4-7 on the season. The Spartans won last week at Indiana. The last time these two teams met, Penn State smashed Michigan State 35-16 on November 26th, 2022. Let’s get to our Penn State vs Michigan State best bets:
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan State Spartans Odds
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan State Spartans Information
Before our Penn State vs Michigan State best bets, here is some information on this Big Ten game on the NCAAF schedule:
Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan State Spartans
Location of the game: Ford Field; Detroit, MI
Date & Time: Friday November 24th, 2023; 7:30 pm EST
How to Watch: NBCS
Recent Scores for Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan State Spartans
Penn State Nittany Lions Last 5:
- Saturday, October 21st, 2023: 20-12 loss at Ohio State Buckeyes
- Saturday, October 28th, 2023: 33-24 win over Indiana Hoosiers
- Saturday, November 4th, 2023: 51-15 win at Maryland Terrapins
- Saturday, November 11th, 2023: 24-15 loss vs. Michigan Wolverines
- Saturday, November 18th, 2023: 27-6 win over Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Michigan State Spartans Last 5:
- Saturday, October 21st, 2023: 49-0 loss to Michigan Wolverines
- Saturday, October 28th, 2023: 27-12 loss at Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Saturday, November 4th, 2023: 20-17 win over Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Saturday, November 11th, 2023: 38-3 loss at Ohio State Buckeyes
- Saturday, November 18th, 2023: 24-21 win at Indiana Hoosiers
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan State Spartans Analysis
James Franklin and his Nittany Lions ran into two buzzsaws when they dropped games to the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines. A team that is scoring 36.7 points per game, scored just 13.5 per game in those two. The Nittany Lions are struggling to pass the football with 195.4 yards per game, but have been good on the ground, with nearly 178.
Kaytron Allen is the top rushing threat for the Nittany Lions. The running back has rushed 147 times for 714 yards and six touchdowns. KaAndre Lambert-Smith has been the top target in the passing game with 52 receptions, 651 yards and four touchdowns. The biggest ingredient for the Nittany Lions has been their defense, allowing 12.5 per game.
The Nittany Lions are going to be in line for a big-time bowl game if they can get to 10 wins on the season.
It has been a tough season for the Michigan State Spartans. Mel Tucker started the season as the head coach but has been long gone. The Spartans are 2-6 in conference play on the season. The two wins for the Spartans were at home against the Cornhuskers and on the road at the Indiana Hoosiers.
Michigan State is scoring 17.4 points per game, which is one of the worst in all of College Football. The Spartans are allowing more than 27 per game. The passing game has been a mess all season for the Spartans. They have seen six different guys throw a pass this season. The Spartans have 14 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions.
Nathan Carter leads the rushing attack for the Spartans. He is 47 yards away from 800 on the season. Carter also leads the team with four touchdowns.
Odds Breakdown for Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan State Spartans
Here are the updated NCAAF odds:
- Spread: Penn State Nittany Lions -21, Michigan State Spartans +21
- Total: 42.5
- Moneyline: Penn State Nittany Lions -2000, Michigan State Spartans +1100
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan State Spartans Betting Pick and Prediction
Too much Nittany Lions here. The Spartans struggle to score, and now are taking on a really good defensive team. Bet the Nittany Lions to run away in this game. Take Penn State -21. Hope you enjoyed our Penn State vs Michigan State best bets and good luck with all your College Football predictions!
- Pick: Nittany Lions Spread (-21)
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