The No. 21 Michigan Wolverines (14-5) host the Penn State Nittany Lions (13-7) in a Big Ten contest on Monday evening. Both teams lost their last games; Iowa defeated the Nittany Lions 76-75, marking a tough stretch with five losses in the last six outings. Conversely, the No. 11 Purdue obliterated the Wolverines 91-64.

Tipoff at the Crisler Center is at 6:30 p.m. ET. Michigan is favored by 9 points in the latest betting odds from SportsLine, with an over/under of 160 points.

Before making any picks, check out the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

Betting Insights for Penn State vs. Michigan

• Spread: Michigan -9
• Over/Under: 160 points
• Moneyline: Wolverines -422, Nittany Lions +324

Key Players for Michigan

Vladislav Goldin stands out as a scoring and rebounding powerhouse. He ranks eighth nationally in field-goal percentage at 63.8%, averaging 16.3 points and 1.7 blocks per game. In the latest game against Northwestern, he dropped 31 points along with eight rebounds.

Tre Donaldson, a junior guard, excels in playmaking, leading his team with an average of 4.1 assists and scoring 12.5 points per game. He has consistently surpassed five assists in four of his last six games.

Key Players for Penn State

Ace Baldwin Jr., a senior guard, is crucial for the Nittany Lions, averaging 14.3 points, leading with 8 assists per game, and posting 2.1 steals. He has tallied at least 20 points in two of his last three matches.

Nick Kern Jr., another standout, showcases tremendous scoring ability with an average of 12.9 points and 5.2 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field.

How to Make Your Picks

The SportsLine Model is predicting a total score of 155 points, leaning towards the under, while asserting that one spread side has significant advantages in simulations.