Who's Playing

Michigan State @ Penn State

Current Records: Michigan State 18-6; Penn State 9-12

What to Know

The #19 Michigan State Spartans are 8-2 against the Penn State Nittany Lions since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Tuesday. MSU and Penn State will face off in a Big Ten battle at 6:30 p.m. ET at Bryce Jordan Center. The Spartans will be strutting in after a win while the Nittany Lions will be stumbling in from a defeat.

MSU didn't have too much trouble with the Indiana Hoosiers at home this past Saturday as they won 76-61. Guard A.J. Hoggard and forward Malik Hall were among the main playmakers for MSU as the former had 14 points and eight assists and the latter had 18 points along with six rebounds.

Meanwhile, Penn State was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap this past Saturday as they fell 76-70 to the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Penn State got double-digit scores from four players: guard Sam Sessoms (18), forward Seth Lundy (16), forward John Harrar (12), and guard Jalen Pickett (10).

Barring any buzzer beaters, the Spartans are expected to win a tight contest. The odds have been favorable for them against the spread on the road this season, even if it's been tough sledding overall. They are 5-2 ATS in away games but only 13-11 all in all.

MSU is now 18-6 while the Nittany Lions sit at 9-12. Two stats to keep an eye on: MSU is 25th worst in college basketball in takeaways, with only 10.9 on average. Penn State has experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the game with the 358th fewest takeaways in college basketball, having accrued only 8.8 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Bryce Jordan Center -- University Park, Pennsylvania
  • TV: Big Ten Network
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $13.48

Odds

The Spartans are a 3-point favorite against the Nittany Lions, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Michigan State have won eight out of their last ten games against Penn State.

  • Dec 11, 2021 - Michigan State 80 vs. Penn State 64
  • Feb 09, 2021 - Michigan State 60 vs. Penn State 58
  • Mar 03, 2020 - Michigan State 79 vs. Penn State 71
  • Feb 04, 2020 - Penn State 75 vs. Michigan State 70
  • Jan 13, 2019 - Michigan State 71 vs. Penn State 56
  • Jan 31, 2018 - Michigan State 76 vs. Penn State 68
  • Mar 09, 2017 - Michigan State 78 vs. Penn State 51
  • Jan 07, 2017 - Penn State 72 vs. Michigan State 63
  • Feb 28, 2016 - Michigan State 88 vs. Penn State 57
  • Jan 10, 2016 - Michigan State 92 vs. Penn State 65