Michigan State vs Penn State Picks and Predictions for Saturday, December 13, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 12/13/2025, 12:15 AM ET
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The ninth-ranked Michigan State Spartans visit the Penn State Nittany Lions in a Big Ten matchup on Saturday. Michigan State is 8–1 overall and 1–0 in conference play, coming off a 66–60 home loss to Duke in its most recent game. Penn State is 8–2 overall and 0–1 in the Big Ten after a 113–72 road loss at Indiana. Build your bankroll with our free college basketball picks.

Michigan State vs Penn State Game Information

  • Tipoff: 12:00 PM ET
  • Date: December 13, 2025
  • Where: Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA
  • TV: BTN

Michigan State Spartans Outlook

Michigan State averages 76.6 points per game while allowing an average of 61.0, supported by strong rebounding. Jaxon Kohler leads the Spartans with an average of 14.2 points per game and is also the team’s leading rebounder at 9.6 per game, while leading in blocked shots as well at 1.1. Jeremy Fears Jr. is the second-leading scorer at 11.6 points per game and leads the team in assists, averaging 9.8 per game, while also pacing the Spartans in steals at 1.7 per game.

As a team, Michigan State averages 41.8 rebounds and 4.7 blocked shots per game, creating a physical defensive presence in the paint. The Spartans also post 19.2 assists per game, which has produced plenty of ball movement for open looks.

Penn State Nittany Lions Outlook

Penn State averages 82.0 points per game but allows an average of 74.3. Kayden Mingo leads the Nittany Lions with an average of 15.4 points per game and also leads the team in assists at 4.0 per game and steals at 2.1 per game. Freddie Dilione V is the second-leading scorer, averaging 13.3 points per game. On the glass, Ivan Juric leads Penn State with 4.0 rebounds per game, while Melih Tunca leads the team in blocked shots at 0.4 per game.

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Penn State forces 8.1 turnovers per game, but rebounding at 31.9 per game has been a problem, especially when facing bigger and more physical opponents.

Michigan State vs Penn State Prediction

Michigan State’s rebounding edge and consistency on defense give the Spartans control over the flow of this game. Penn State can score early, but sustaining offense against Michigan State’s interior defense will be difficult. Final Score Prediction: Michigan State Spartans win and cover ATS, 78–64. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Michigan State with the Thrillz promo code. Make the most of your bets on Penn State by using the sportsbook promos.  Make sure when you place your Michigan State vs Penn State bet you are using the bet365 bonus code.

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