At the beginning of the season, Penn State was not picked for much of anything and considered a rebuilding team. Head coach James Franklin became a potential candidate for job openings elsewhere. So far, the Nittany Lions have become one of the top betting on college football surprises of the year. Franklin’s team is showing excellent balance and is in the national title race. By contrast, Michigan was touted for a breakout season. Instead, the Wolverines are struggling with an offense yet to take flight. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has an offensive coordinator and quarterback vastly under par.
Michigan Wolverines Vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 19, 2019, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania |
| Michigan Vs. Penn State TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Michigan | +9 (-110) | 45 (-110) | +280 |  |
| Penn State | -9 (-110) | 45 (-110) | -340 | |
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Michigan Wolverines vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Overview
Penn State has a sportsbook record of 6-0 straight up, 4-2 against the spread, and 2-4 under the total. Last week the Nittany Lions scored a 17-12 win at Iowa vs. a tough team in a hostile environment. PSU has national metrics of ninth for scoring offense and second for points allowed.
Despite the negative hysteria Michigan is 5-1 straight up, 2-4 vs. the line, and 4-2 over the total. Michigan is coming off a 42-25 win at Illinois as 24.5-point overlays. Overall the Wolverines rank 83rd for total offense but 14th for defense.
Key Wolverines: QB Shea Patterson (1246 YDS, 57% COMP, 7.7 AVG, 9 TD, 3 INT, 11 SACK, 136.9 RTG), RB Zach Charbonnet (79 ATT, 376 YDS, 4.8 AVG, 5 TD), WR Ronnie Bell (20 REC, 361 YDS, 18.0 AVG, 0 TD)
Key Nittany Lions: QB Sean Clifford (1560 YDS, 64% COMP, 9.8 AVG, 13 TD, 2 INT, 10 SACK, 171 RTG), RB Noah Cain (57 ATT, 310 YDS, 5.4 AVG, 6 TD), WR KJ Hamler (26 REC, 455 YDS, 17.5 AVG, 5 TD)
Michigan and Penn State Betting Trends
Michigan are:
- 2-7-1 against the spread in their last 10 away games
- 3-5 under the total on the road
- 4-1 on the board against the Nittany Lions
- 5-2 over the total in their series with Penn State
- 2-6-1 vs. the odds in road games vs. the Big Ten
- 3-4 under the total away from home against Big Ten schools
The Penn State are:
- 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games at Beaver Stadium
- 3-6 under the total at home
- 4-1 with the line at Beaver Stadium against Michigan
- 5-0 over the total at home against the Wolverines
- 14-4-1 on the board at Beaver Stadium against Big Ten teams
- 3-7 under the total when playing at home vs. the Big Ten
Michigan Wolverines Vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Betting on College Football Picks
On this occasion, we get a famed “White Out” on Saturday night at Beaver Stadium. As was previously noted the Nittany Lions have been string Betting on College Football values at home and against Michigan. Specifically, Penn State has the offensive firepower and consistency that Michigan lacks.
Michigan vs. Penn State Betting on College Football Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions
Michigan Vs. Penn State Betting on College Football Score Prediction: Penn State 31, Michigan 17