Ohio St. Buckeyes vs Penn St. Nittany Lions Betting Picks & Predictions
5 versus Penn State at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. EDT. The Buckeyes are 8-1 and 4-5-0 ATS, while the Nittany Lions are 4-5 and 3-6-0 ATS, looking to
Game outlook
5 versus Penn State at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. EDT. The Buckeyes are 8-1 and 4-5-0 ATS, while the Nittany Lions are 4-5 and 3-6-0 ATS, looking to secure their first Big Ten win. Both teams battle in this highly anticipated matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Buckeyes -222 | Nittany Lions +180
Spread: Buckeyes -5 (-110) | Nittany Lions +5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 147 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio St. will win straight-up is 69%.
Ohio St. Buckeyes
Ohio State has had a successful season so far and it looks like they'll be tough to beat. The offense is strong, currently ranked 67th in the NCAAB for total points scored (80.9 ppg) despite a slow pace. Led by Bruce Thornton (18.7 ppg), they also shoot 47.4%, 40.1% from the three, and 77.0% from the charity stripe with 12.6 offensive boards per game. The defense is holding teams to 65.6 points per game while forcing turnovers and out rebounding opponents. They also prevent their opposition from hitting 41.7% of their field goals and 33.2% from three. With an impressive average differential of +15.3, Ohio State is ranked 4th in the power rankings.
Penn St. Nittany Lions Analysis
Penn St. Nittany Lions have experienced a five-game losing streak due to poor defense, allowing 84 points per game on average. The team averages 75.7 points per game on 43.5% shooting and has a three-point percentage below 30%. Defensively, they allow 44.69% field goals and 75.91% free throws. Rebounding-wise, they average 33.25 rebounds per game on offense and 36.25 on defense. They average 10.63 offensive assists and 11.75 turnovers, and 11.25 defensive assists and 16.75 turnovers per game. They will face the Buckeyes, hoping to climb back to wins.