Penn State vs. Michigan State basketball: TV and live stream info for Wednesday
Penn State opens its Big Ten schedule on Wednesday with a home game against Michigan State. The Spartans could be ripe for the picking for the Nittany Lions as Penn State is a rare favorite against the perennial Big Ten contender. Yes, a Michigan State team that celebrated a win earlier this season over Kentucky will be an underdog on the road against Penn State.
Michigan State has faced much stiffer competition than Penn State so far this season, but the Spartans have lost two straight games to Notre Dame and Northwestern as they look to bounce back against Penn State. Penn State is also looking for a rebound after losing its last game out in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge at Clemson.
Here is how to catch the action Wednesday evening in Happy Valley.
How to watch on TV or live stream
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: Big Ten Network
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch here)
ESPN BPI Outlook
Nov 17, 2022; Charleston, South Carolina, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Seth Lundy (1) guards the ball against Furman Paladins forward Tyrese Hughey (15) in the second half at TD Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports
If you haven’t been paying attention this early on in the basketball season, then you may be surprised to see ESPN’s Basketball Power Index is heavily in favor of Penn State on its home court on Wednesday evening. But that is the case coming into the game.
It is not often Penn State is the favorite against Michigan State, but ESPN’s BPI gives Penn State a 70.5% chance of winning in the Bryce Jordan Center.
Last Game: Penn State drops overtime thriller at Clemson
Nov 29, 2022; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson forward Hunter Tyson (5) rebounds near Penn State forward Kebba Njie (3) during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
Penn State couldn’t quite cross the finish line in its first true road game of the season the last time the Nittany Lions took the court. Penn State lost in double overtime at Clemson in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge last week. Camren Wynter led the team with 26 points, a season-best.
Other Big Ten teams in action on Wednesday
Purdue vs. Hofstra, 7:00 p.m. ET, BTN+
Purdue -18.5Indiana vs. Nebraska, 8:30 p.m., Big Ten Network
Indiana -13.0
