Certainly, the Penn State Nittany Lions are a successful College Football Betting program under head coach James Franklin. But they have had undeniable challenges in beating the best of the Big Ten. On Saturday, the Nittany Lions and Franklin have a golden opportunity to change the narrative. Specifically, Penn State hosts Michigan on FOX Big Noon Kickoff. The Wolverines enter Beaver Stadium under the dark cloud of a sign-stealing scandal. Spygate could ruin their season and potentially destroy the career of head coach Jim Harbaugh. Penn State fans will be howling for blood.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Penn State Nittany Lions NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 11, 2023, 12 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Michigan | -4½ -110 | 44½ -110 | -210 |  |
| Penn State | +4½ -110 | 44½ -110 | +175 | |
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Michigan Wolverines Team Overview
Last game, the Michigan Wolverines won 41-13 against the Penn State Nittany Lions as 31.5-point home favorites. The game was a push on the online betting total of 54. Michigan has a record of 9-0 straight up, 4-4-1 against the spread, and 4-4 over/under the total. Michigan ranks 43rd for total offense, 45th for passing, 51st for rushing, and 5th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 1st overall, 1st against the pass, 11th against the rush, and 1st for points allowed. Also, Michigan ranks 8th for the fewest turnovers lost and 9th for takeaways.
Last Saturday, JJ McCarthy threw for 335 yards to lead Michigan to a 41-13 win over Purdue in a Big Ten affair. Roman Wilson caught nine passes for 143 yards. While Blake Corum rushed for three touchdowns for Michigan. McCarthy finished 24-of-37 passing. As a result, Purdue lost for the fourth straight time. Michigan’s defense dominated throughout the night. Michigan limited Purdue to six first downs and less than 200 yards of total offense. Also, Purdue recorded four first downs during a 75-yard drive in the final minutes when the outcome was already decided.
Penn State Nittany Lions Team Overview
Last game, the Penn State Nittany Lions won 51-15 against the Maryland Terrapins as 7.5-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 49.5. Penn State has a record of 8-1 straight up, 7-2 against the spread, and 6-3 over/under the total. Penn State ranks 62nd for total offense, 75th for passing, 43rd for rushing, and 6th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 2nd overall, 12th against the pass, 1st against the rush, and 3rd for points allowed. Also, Penn State ranks 38th for fewest turnovers lost and 29th for takeaways.
Drew Allar tied a career high by throwing four touchdowns. Hence, Penn State cruised to a 51-15 victory over slumping Maryland on Saturday. Penn State rebounded from a pair of shaky performances. First was a loss at top-ranked Ohio State two weeks ago. Followed by a 33-24 win over Indiana last week. PSU blew a 10-point lead in the fourth. Allar performed steadily by completing 25-34 passes for 240 yards while leading six lengthy scoring drives. In sum, He threw two TDs to Dante Cephas and one to Theo Johnson and Tyler Warren. Allar helped the Nittany Lions control the ball for 37:14 as their offense totaled 404 yards and gained 25 first downs.
Kaytron Allen rushed for 91 yards. Including a 10-yard TD with about nine minutes left, giving Penn State a 37-15 lead and sealed matters. And then KeAndre Lambert-Smith finished with eight catches for 95 yards. Including a 20-yard reception that set up Allen’s score.
Michigan at Penn State SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, Penn State has a strong College Football Betting opportunity for the upset.
Michigan at Penn State SBG Best Bet: Penn State Nittany Lions.