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Penn State vs. Michigan prediction: Why Michigan is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/5/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Penn State vs Michigan predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Michigan will take on Penn State in men's college basketball action at Crisler Center on Thursday, starting at 6:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Michigan as the most likely winner of the Penn State vs. Michigan game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Penn State vs. Michigan prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Penn State and Michigan 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Michigan a 98% chance of defeating Penn State. Our predicted final score has Michigan winning 95-68.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Penn State and Michigan each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 162.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Penn State vs. Michigan odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Penn State | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +26.5 (-105) | -26.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +3500 | -10000 |
| Total | o162.5 (-105) | u162.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Penn State vs. Michigan picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Penn State +26.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Penn State | +3500 |
| Total | Over 162.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 162.5 total points.
Penn State vs. Michigan game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball matchup between Michigan and Penn State at Crisler Center is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM ET.
- Who: Penn State vs. Michigan
- Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM ET/3:30PM PT
- Venue: Crisler Center
Conclusion
We predict Michigan, with a 98% win probability, will likely beat Penn State on Thursday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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