Penn State vs. Michigan State Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/4/2024]

Michigan State will square off with Penn State in College Basketball action at Jack Breslin Students Events Center on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Thursday's Penn State vs. Michigan State matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Penn State vs. Michigan State Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the result of Thursday's College Basketball game between Penn State and Michigan State 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of College Basketball picks.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives Michigan State an 88% chance of beating Penn State, and our predicted final score has Michigan State winning 80-67.

According to our model, Penn State (+13.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 146.5-point Over/Under has a 53% chance of going over.

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Penn State vs. Michigan State Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Penn State	Michigan State
Spread	+13.5 (-105)	-13.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+740	-1000
Total	o146.5 (-108)	u146.5 (-112)

• Michigan State is the -13.5 favorite versus Penn State, with -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Penn State (+13.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -105.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for Michigan State at -1000, which means you can risk $1,000 to win $100 for a total payout of $1,100 if it gets the W.
• On the other hand, FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for Penn State at +740, where you can bet $100 to profit $740, earning a total payout of $840 if it wins.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 146.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, as well as the best odds for the Under at -112.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Penn State vs. Michigan State Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Penn State +13.5	-105
Moneyline	Penn State	+740
Total	Over 146.5	-108

While Michigan State is more likely to win the game, taking Penn State moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Dimers' College Basketball best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Don't forget, our model updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting analysis before Penn State vs. Michigan State on Thursday January 4, 2024.

Penn State vs. Michigan State Game Information

Thursday's matchup between Michigan State and Penn State in College Basketball at Jack Breslin Students Events Center is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Penn State vs. Michigan State
• Date: Thursday January 4, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Jack Breslin Students Events Center

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Conclusion

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