Michigan State vs. Penn State Women's Basketball Predictions - January 22

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The Michigan State Spartans (15-3) will look to build on a three-game win streak when they host the Penn State Lady Lions (10-9) on January 22, 2025 at Jack Breslin Students Events Center.

Michigan State is a colossal 15.5-point favorite against Penn State when the Spartans take the court against the Lady Lions on Wednesday. The game's over/under is 151.5.

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Michigan State vs. Penn State Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
  • Game time: 6:30 PM ET
  • TV channel: Big Ten Plus
  • Location: East Lansing, Michigan
  • Arena: Jack Breslin Students Events Center

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Michigan State vs. Penn State Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Michigan State (-15.5)
  • Moneyline: Michigan State (-1786), Penn State (+1000)
  • Total: 151.5 points

Pick ATS:Penn State (+15.5)

  • Pick OU: Under (151.5)
  • Prediction: Michigan State 79, Penn State 64

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Michigan State vs. Penn State Comparison

Michigan State Rank Michigan State Stat Penn State Stat Penn State Rank
13th 82.6 Points Scored 73.9 66th
82nd 59.8 Points Allowed 68.4 273rd
13th 18.6 Assists 17.9 22nd
154th 15.3 Turnovers 19.4 347th
57th 45.0% Field Goal % 46.3% 28th
38th 37.1% Field Goal % Allowed 41.9% 264th

Michigan State Key Players

  • The Spartans leader in points and rebounds is Julia Ayrault, who scores 16.2 points and grabs 7.8 rebounds per game.
  • Michigan State's best passer is Jaddan Simmons, who averages 3.1 assists per game to go with a PPG scoring average of 6.6.
  • Emma Shumate leads the Spartans in three-point shooting, making an average of 1.6 shots per game from beyond the arc.
  • Simmons and Ayrault lead Michigan State on the defensive end, with Simmons leading the team in steals averaging 2.2 per game and Ayrault in blocks averaging 1.2 per contest.

Penn State Key Players

  • Gracie Merkle collects 15.7 points and 8.8 rebounds per game for the Lady Lions, enough to be the leading scorer and rebounder on the squad.
  • Penn State's assist leader is Alli Campbell with 4.3 per game. Campbell also averages 9.2 points per game and adds 4.6 rebounds per game.
  • Moriah Murray is consistent from three-point range and leads the Lady Lions with 2.6 made threes per game.
  • Penn State's leader in steals is Jayla Oden (1.6 per game), and its leader in blocks is Merkle (1.7 per game).

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