The Wolverines will play the Nittany Lions on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Michigan and Penn State are set to hit the hardwood on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Michigan currently has a 99.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Penn State is 94.67.
- Away Michigan - Michigan starts this game with a 2-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
- Home Penn State - Penn State meets Michigan boasting a 7-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Michigan currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Big Ten Conference, with Penn State now standing 4th (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Michigan has a 1.000 overall win percentage, with Penn State matching up with a 0.643 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Michigan currently possesses 13-0 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Penn State has tallied a 9-5 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hocus pocus! Michigan 13-0 faces Penn State 9-5 on January 6th.
Conference records key for tourney seeds. Michigan 3-0, Penn State 0-3.
Michigan has streak, Penn State lost last game. Review tables below.
Bet legally at BetRivers and BetMGM for best spreads, totals, moneylines.
Futures odds and current standings listed below. Don't miss the magical matchup!
Best Wolverines at Nittany Lions Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Michigan is a -22.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Penn State is a +22.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 167.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 167.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Michigan is a -10000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Penn State is a +2500 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Michigan
Penn State
1/06/26 7:00pm EST | -22.5 -110+22.5 -110 |
Underdog Penn State - Penn State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +22.5 Penn State underdog bet wins if they lose by 22 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 23 or more.
Favorite Michigan - Michigan bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -22.5 Michigan favorite bet wins if they win by 23 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 22 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Michigan at Penn State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Michigan
Penn State
First to 5 Points
1/06/26 7:00pm EST | -225+160Bet |
Michigan
Penn State
First to 10 Points
1/06/26 7:00pm EST | -325+220Bet |
Michigan
Penn State
First to 15 Points
1/06/26 7:00pm EST | -450+280Bet |
Michigan
Penn State
Game to Overtime
1/06/26 7:00pm EST | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| #2 Michigan | 23-1 | 0.958 | 11-1 | 8-0 | 13-1 | - | 0.929 | W9 |
| Penn State | 11-14 | 0.440 | 8-6 | 2-6 | 2-12 | +11 | 0.143 | W1 |
Michigan & Penn State Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
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Michigan & Penn State Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Michigan vs Penn State College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Michigan vs Penn State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Michigan vs Penn State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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