Michigan State at Penn State Breakdown & Prediction

No. 5 Michigan State at Penn State

Time: 5PM ET

Venue: Bryce Jordan Center

TV: Big Ten Network

Records: Michigan State 11-1, 0-0 Big Ten; Penn State 9-4, 0-0 Big Ten

Michigan State stat leaders: Points – Adreian Payne (18.0 ppg); Rebounds – Branden Dawson (9.3 rpg); Assists – Keith Appling (5.0 apg); Steals – Travis Trice (1.5 spg).

Penn State stat leaders: Points – John Johnson (20.0 ppg); Rebounds – Ross Travis (8.4 rpg); Assists – Tim Frazier (7.5 apg); Steals – Frazier (1.8 spg).

Current Streaks: Michigan State W4, Penn State W1

Point Spread: Michigan State -5.5

Prediction: Penn State appears to be a much better team that it was last season, but the Nittany Lions haven’t faced the same type of talent that Michigan State has in non-conference play. Michigan State has been a hard team to figure out, but they do typically play to the level of their competition. I think the Spartans will be up for the game, with it being the start of conference play, but Penn State will bring their best as well. I see Michigan State winning, but Penn State hanging around and keeping it interesting throughout. Michigan State 77, Penn State 70