Last year Michigan State had a remarkable 11-win season under coach Mel Tucker. Hence, Tucker emerged as the hottest name on the coaching carousel. Michigan State was in a College Football betting panic over the possibility of losing Tucker. So the Spartans backed up the truck for Tuck. MSU signed him to a $98 million 10-year deal. This year the Spartans are struggling to make a bowl game. And there was an ugly, violent incident in the tunnel after a loss at the Michigan Wolverines. “Tuck Comin’” was the slogan for recruiting season. Now it should be Tuck Meltin’.
Michigan State vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 26, 2022, 4 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania |
| TV Coverage: | FS1 |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | +18 ( -110 ) | 53 ( -110 ) | +675 |  |
| Penn State | -18 ( -110 ) | 53 ( -110 ) | -1050 | |
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Michigan State at Penn State SBG Odds Overview
Michigan State will get some sportsbook looks from bargain hunters as a road dog that is likely to be overpriced. By contrast, Penn State will draw casual support as the name-brand home favorite that is having a good season. Michigan State must win this game to make a bowl berth.
Michigan State Spartans Team Overview
Last game, the Michigan State Spartans lost 39-31 against the Indiana Hoosiers as 12.5-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 47.5. Michigan State has a record of 5-6 straight up, 4-7 against the spread, and 5-6 over/under the total. Michigan State ranks 89th for total offense, 54th for passing, 105th for rushing, and 86th for scoring. Defensively they rank 103rd overall, 85th against the pass, 99th against the rush, and 72nd for points allowed. Also, Michigan State ranks 7th for fewest turnovers lost and 131st for takeaways.
Michigan State appeared to be running away with the game after building a 17-point halftime advantage, but the Hoosiers rallied in the second half. Michigan State had a chance to win the game in regulation, but Patton missed a 22-yard field goal as time expired. The Spartans blew a chance to become bowl eligible and now need to win at Penn State. The loss broke a two-game winning streak for Michigan State.
Penn State Nittany Lions Team Overview
Last game, the Penn State Nittany Lions won 55-10 against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights as 19.5-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 45. Penn State has a record of 9-2 straight up, 8-3 against the spread, and 8-3 over/under the total. Penn State ranks 37th for total offense, 43rd for passing, 45th for rushing, and 19th for scoring. Defensively they rank 23rd overall, 47th against the pass, 22nd against the rush, and 14th for points allowed. Also, Penn State ranks 65th for fewest turnovers lost and 33rd for takeaways.
Freshman Nick Singleton scored on a 100-yard kickoff return, Kobe King gave Penn State the lead for good with a 14-yard fumble return, and Ji’Ayir Brown rumbled 70 yards with another fumble as the Nittany Lions blew it open in the second half.
Sean Clifford (17 of 26 for 157 yards) threw a 10-yard TD pass to Tyler Warren and scored on a 14-yard run as the Nittany Lions beat Rutgers for the 16th straight time.
Michigan State at Penn State SBG Free Picks
As was previously noted, Undisciplined Michigan State is coming off a College Football Betting disaster. Penn State is the more reliable choice.
Michigan State at Penn State SBG Best Bet: Penn State Nittany Lions.