Michigan State-Penn State Preview

The Michigan State Spartans and the Penn State Nittany Lions will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Beaver Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Nittany Lions listed as 15½-point favorites versus the Spartans, while the game's total is sitting at 48. Javon Ringer had two touchdowns for Michigan State as they took care of business at home beating Purdue 21-7 in Week 11. The Spartans covered the 10-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the day's posted total of 53.5. Derrick Williams ran for one score and caught a touchdown pass as Penn State beat Indiana 34-7 in Week 12. The Lions did not cover the large 35.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the posted total of 56. Current streak: Michigan State has won 3 straight games. Team records: Michigan State: 9-2 SU, 6-5 ATS Penn State: 10-1 SU, 6-3-1 ATS Michigan State most recently: When playing in November are 4-6 When playing on grass are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing within the conference are 8-2 Penn State most recently: When playing in November are 7-3 When playing on grass are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 9-1 When playing within the conference are 7-3 A few trends to consider: Michigan State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Michigan State's last 7 games on the road Michigan State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of Michigan State's last 8 games when playing Penn State Penn State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Penn State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Michigan State Penn State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games Penn State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Michigan State