Penn St. Nittany Lions vs Ohio St. Buckeyes Betting Picks & Predictions
In this content, it is mentioned that Penn State will be facing Ohio State in a basketball game at Value City Arena. The teams have already played each other earlier this
Game outlook
In this content, it is mentioned that Penn State will be facing Ohio State in a basketball game at Value City Arena. The teams have already played each other earlier this season, with Penn State winning as the underdog. The key difference in the previous game was the number of turnovers, with Ohio State committing more than Penn State. Ohio State is currently favored to win the upcoming game, with the opening betting line at -9 and the current line at -10.25.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Nittany Lions +373 | Buckeyes -493
Spread: Nittany Lions +10.25 (-110) | Buckeyes -10.25 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 149 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio St. will win straight-up is 83%.
Penn St. Nittany Lions
Penn State's basketball team may not have a high ranking, sitting at 106th in KenPom, but they have proven to be a formidable opponent on the road. Both Ohio State and No. 11 Wisconsin can attest to this, as they suffered defeats at State College. In their recent victory over Wisconsin, Penn State maintained the lead for most of the game with standout performances from Clary, who scored 27 points, and VCU transfer Ace Baldwin Jr., who contributed 20 points. The team shot 53% from the field and 8-of-20 from beyond the arc, committing only five turnovers. In contrast, the Badgers committed 13 turnovers despite shooting well from the free-throw line and field. The Nittany Lions' key player is Clary, who averages 19.1 points per game with a shooting percentage of 48.5% from the field. This is a significant improvement from his previous season's average of 3.7 points. Under new coach Mike Rhoades, the team has adopted a faster tempo, ranking 43rd in Adjusted Tempo compared to 320th last year. Rhoades also brought Baldwin Jr. from VCU, who adds 13.2 points, 4.9 assists, and 2.9 steals per game. Offensively, Penn State averages 76.9 points per game on 43.8% shooting and struggles from three-point range, ranking 317th. Defensively, the team allows 74.1 points per game on 45.8% shooting and 33.1% of three-pointers. They also struggle with rebounding, ranking 335th in rebound margin. In terms of power rankings, Penn State ranks 274th and currently holds a 12-20 record this season. They score an average of 76.89 points per game, ranking 118th in offense, and allow an average of 74.06 points on defense, ranking 249th. Offensively, their shooting percentages stand at 43.80% for field goals, 73.91% for free throws, and 30.34% for three-pointers, ranking 233rd, 86th, and 318th, respectively. The team grabs an average of 32.17 rebounds per game, ranking 338th. They also average 11.89 offensive assists and 11.06 turnovers per game, with rankings Kanye Clary makes so many 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 baskets. @Kanyeclary x @PennStateMBB 📺: @BigTenNetwork pic.twitter.com/qaFfDMBpAx