No. 3 Penn State Hockey Faces No. 1 Michigan State This Weekend
It may be early in the Big Ten college hockey season, but this weekend’s matchup between No. 3 Penn State and No. 1 Michigan State is already generating plenty of buzz and excitement. Two of the nation’s best teams will go head-to-head on Friday and Saturday for the early lead in the Big Ten standings.
Penn State’s high-scoring offense will be put to the test against a tough Michigan State defense in what could serve as a preview of a future Big Ten championship game — or possibly an NCAA tournament showdown.
Season So Far
Penn State opened Big Ten play strong by sweeping a road series against Ohio State last week. They are now 4-0 on the road this season, including a season-opening sweep at Arizona State prior to last weekend’s wins in Columbus.
In the all-time series against Michigan State, Penn State holds a narrow lead with a record of 22-20-8 and won last season’s season series against the Spartans.
Michigan State comes into the weekend with a 5-1-0 record after having the previous week off. The Spartans have already taken down No. 1 Boston University this season with a road sweep and have also defeated Northern Michigan.
Key Players to Watch
Michigan State is led by All-American defenseman Matt Basgall and goaltender Trey Augustine, both crucial to the Spartans’ strong defensive play.
Game Details & Broadcast Info
- Date: Friday, November 7
- Start Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: East Lansing, Michigan
- TV Channel: N/A
- Livestream: B1G+
The Penn State vs. Michigan State game on Friday evening will not be airing on traditional TV. However, you can watch the game live on the Big Ten’s streaming platform, B1G+.
Penn State vs. Michigan State College Hockey Odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, November 6, 2025:
- Spread: Penn State +1.5
- Penn State Moneyline: +105
- Michigan State Moneyline: -135
- Over/Under: 6.5
Updated NCAA Ice Hockey Championship Odds
Also courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, November 6, 2025.
Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting series between two top-tier collegiate hockey programs!