Penn St. Nittany Lions vs USC Trojans Betting Picks & Predictions
In a highly anticipated college football matchup, the USC Trojans (3-2) will face off against the Penn State Nittany Lions (5-0) on Saturday at 3:30 PM Eastern. This will be
Game outlook
In a highly anticipated college football matchup, the USC Trojans (3-2) will face off against the Penn State Nittany Lions (5-0) on Saturday at 3:30 PM Eastern. This will be the teams' first meeting since the Trojans' victory in the 2017 Rose Bowl. While Penn State is favored to win with a current line of -4.5, USC will be looking to pull off an upset and secure a key victory at home. Fans can expect an exciting and competitive game between these two talented teams.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Nittany Lions -195 | Trojans +165
Spread: Nittany Lions -4.5 (-110) | Trojans +4.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 50.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Penn St. will win straight-up is 66%.
Penn St. Nittany Lions
In a dominant performance, Penn State extended their undefeated streak by defeating UCLA with a score of 27-1. Quarterback Drew Allar showcased his skills with 237 passing yards and a touchdown, contributing to the team's total of 322 yards. Despite falling short of the 30-point mark in recent games, the Nittany Lions have excelled in converting 3rd downs and scoring in the red zone, with a 52.8% conversion rate and a 90% success rate inside the 20-yard line. Allar has been a standout performer with a 71% completion rate and a strong downfield passing game. On defense, Penn State has been equally impressive, allowing only 11.4 points per game and less than 240 total yards per game. Their solid pass rush has limited opponents to under 60% completion rate, making them a formidable force on both offense and defense. With a power ranking of 6, Penn State ranks 31st in offense, 7th in defense, and holds a 4-0 record this season.