Ohio St. Buckeyes vs Penn St. Nittany Lions Betting Picks & Predictions
The Ohio State Buckeyes will face off against the Penn State Nittany Lions in a Big 10 showdown in Pennsylvania. The Buckeyes, with a record of 21-12, will be up against the
Game outlook
The Ohio State Buckeyes will face off against the Penn State Nittany Lions in a Big 10 showdown in Pennsylvania. The Buckeyes, with a record of 21-12, will be up against the 13-8 Nittany Lions who have a 3-7 record in the Big Ten. Penn State is the betting favorite with a -2.5 point spread that has remained unchanged. The game is set to start at 6:30 pm EST. Stay tuned for more updates and predictions on this matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Buckeyes +124 | Nittany Lions -149
Spread: Buckeyes +2.5 (-110) | Nittany Lions -2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Penn St. will win straight-up is 60%.
Ohio St. Buckeyes
The Ohio State Buckeyes secured a 82-65 victory against Iowa, marking their second consecutive win following a three-game losing streak. Head coach Jake Diebler expressed satisfaction with the team's defensive improvements, particularly highlighting their effective execution. Micah Parrish led the team with 18 points and six rebounds, while Bruce Thornton contributed 15 points and a career-high eight rebounds. The Buckeyes dominated the second half with a nearly 57 percent shooting percentage and limited Iowa's scoring offense to a season-low 65 points. They will face the high-scoring Nittany Lions next. Despite injuries to key players, the Buckeyes have shown strength in offensive efficiency, defensive performance, and rebounding. Ohio State is ranked 65th in offense, 184th in defense, and has an overall record of 21-12. Offensively, they excel in field goal and three-point shooting, while defensively they excel in limiting opponents' field goal percentages. The team's power ranking is 84.