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Ohio State Buckeyes vs Penn State Nittany Lions Predictions

November 1 12:00 PM (Final)
FOX Ohio Stadium
Penn State Nittany Lions
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MATCHUP PREVIEW

The Buckeyes and Nittany Lions have a long-standing rivalry that dates back decades, with Ohio State historically holding a slight edge in the all-time record. Both teams are known for their strong defensive schemes, but the Buckeyes often leverage a more aggressive offensive approach, which has given them an advantage in crucial matchups. Home field in Happy Valley can be a game-changer for Penn State, but the Buckeyes’ experience in high-pressure games often tips the scales, making this matchup one to watch for betting trends that favor Ohio State’s consistency.
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Penn State Nittany Lions
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+4.5
Ohio State Buckeyes
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-4.5
Final Score
14
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OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS MONEYLINE

When the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions clash, you’re looking at a classic matchup of Ohio State’s precision offense against Penn State’s tough, physical defense. Historically, the Buckeyes have had the upper hand in the money line, often favored due to their consistent execution, but the Nittany Lions at home can flip the script with their crowd and energy. This rivalry always brings out the best in both teams, making it a tricky spot for bettors who know the stakes are high and the history runs deep.See Game Picks

OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS POINT SPREAD

When the Buckeyes roll into Happy Valley to face the Nittany Lions, you’re looking at a classic clash of styles. Ohio State typically leans on speed and a high-octane offense, while Penn State counters with a physical, disciplined approach that thrives on home-field advantage. Historically, the point spread has favored the Buckeyes, but that changes in State College, where the Lions have a knack for keeping it close. Bettors should keep an eye on how the spread shifts leading up to kickoff, as the home crowd can swing things, especially in a rivalry where the stakes are always high.See Game Picks

OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS OVER/UNDER

When the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions clash, you’re looking at a matchup steeped in rivalry history and tradition. Ohio State typically brings a high-powered offense that can push totals up, especially on the road, while Penn State’s home field often sees them play a more controlled game, leaning towards the under. Historically, this series has shown a tendency to fluctuate based on venue; games at Beaver Stadium tend to tighten up defensively, leading to lower totals, while Buckeye home games can see scores soar as they exploit defensive weaknesses. Overall, the over/under dynamics in this rivalry reflect a tug-of-war between Ohio State’s explosive play and Penn State’s disciplined approach.See Game Picks

TRENDS

PENNST Logo  PENNST OHIOST Logo  OHIOST
0-0
All
0-0
0-0
Home
0-0
0-0
Away
0-0
0-0
as Fav
0-0
0-0
as Dog
0-0
0-0
ATS
0-0
0-0
ATS Home
0-0
0-0
ATS Away
0-0
0-0
O/U
0-0
0-0
O/U Home
0-0
0-0
O/U Away
0-0
RESULT
WIN 22-10
OPPONENT
Tigers logo CLMSN Clemson Tigers
DATE
12/27
SPREAD
+2.5
O/U
u47.5
RESULT
WIN 40-36
OPPONENT
Scarlet Knights logo RUTGER Rutgers Scarlet Knights
DATE
11/29
SPREAD
-13.5
O/U
o54.5
RESULT
WIN 10-37
OPPONENT
Cornhuskers logo NEBR Nebraska Cornhuskers
DATE
11/22
SPREAD
-7.5
O/U
o44.5
RESULT
WIN 28-10
OPPONENT
Spartans logo MST Michigan State Spartans
DATE
11/15
SPREAD
-6.5
O/U
u48.5
RESULT
LOSE 27-24
OPPONENT
Hoosiers logo IND Indiana Hoosiers
DATE
11/08
SPREAD
+14.5
O/U
o50.5
RESULT
LOSE 10-13
OPPONENT
Hoosiers logo IND Indiana Hoosiers
DATE
12/06
SPREAD
-6.5
O/U
u48.5
RESULT
WIN 27-9
OPPONENT
Wolverines logo MICH Michigan Wolverines
DATE
11/29
SPREAD
-6.5
O/U
u47.5
RESULT
WIN 9-42
OPPONENT
Scarlet Knights logo RUTGER Rutgers Scarlet Knights
DATE
11/22
SPREAD
-28.5
O/U
u54.5
RESULT
WIN 10-48
OPPONENT
Bruins logo UCLA UCLA Bruins
DATE
11/15
SPREAD
-33.5
O/U
o46.5
RESULT
WIN 34-10
OPPONENT
Boilermakers logo PUR Purdue Boilermakers
DATE
11/08
SPREAD
-30.5
O/U
u50.5
WHO WON
Buckeyes logo OHIOST
RESULT
14-38
DATE
11/01
WHO WON
Buckeyes logo OHIOST
RESULT
20-13
DATE
11/02
WHO WON
Buckeyes logo OHIOST
RESULT
12-20
DATE
10/21

BOX SCORE: NCAAF TEAM STATS & PLAYER STATS

PENNST Logo PENNST OHIOST Logo OHIOST
Offense
403
Points
454
2,441
Passing Yards
3,468
6
Interceptions
8
469
Rushing Attempts
437
2,275
Rushing Yards
2,145
0
Fumbles
0
Defense
267
Points Against
106
7
Fumbles Recovered
5
32
Sacks
33
Passing
C/ATT
YDS
TD
INT
D. Allar QB
103/159
1,100
8
3
L. Clifford WR
0/2
0
0
0
Rushing
CAR
YDS
AVG
TD
K. Allen RB
210
1,303
6.2
15
N. Singleton RB
123
549
4.5
13
D. Allar QB
36
172
4.8
1
Q. Martin Jr. RB
20
101
5.0
0
T. Peña WR
11
69
6.3
0
C. Wallace RB
6
23
3.8
0
T. Hayes RB
3
18
6.0
0
D. Ross WR
2
11
5.5
0
L. Clifford WR
2
4
2.0
0
Receiving
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
T. Peña WR
49
552
11.3
2
D. Ross WR
36
501
13.9
5
N. Singleton RB
24
219
9.1
1
K. Hudson WR
23
288
12.5
2
A. Rappleyea TE
20
180
9.0
3
K. Allen RB
18
68
3.8
0
K. Dinkins TE
14
167
11.9
2
K. Howard WR
7
133
19.0
0
L. Clifford WR
3
25
8.3
0
Q. Martin Jr. RB
1
-4
-4.0
0
C. Wallace RB
1
12
12.0
0
D. Allar QB
1
5
5.0
0
Defense
TOT
SOLO
SACK
INT
Z. Wheatley S
75
52
0
1
D. DeLuca LB
63
35
2
0
A. Collins CB
45
31
0
0
D. Dennis-Sutton DE
41
26
8
0
Z. Tracy CB
31
25
1
0
Z. Durant DT
26
15
4
1
T. Rojas LB
25
13
2
0
D. Dixson CB
21
13
1
0
A. Ford Jr. DT
19
9
0
1
Y. Kemajou DE
13
6
1
0
A. Tatsch LB
13
7
0
0
V. Toure S
13
8
1
0
T. Blanding DT
9
6
0
0
J. Joseph CB
7
7
0
1
G. Nwosu P
2
1
0
0
K. Kiesewetter S
2
1
0
0
K. Dinkins TE
1
1
0
0
D. Allar QB
1
1
0
0
J. Johnson CB
1
1
0
0
T. Duzansky LS
1
1
0
0
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Passing
C/ATT
YDS
TD
INT
J. Sayin QB
279/356
3,323
31
6
T. St. Clair QB
0/2
0
0
0
B. Inniss WR
1/1
6
0
0
Rushing
CAR
YDS
AVG
TD
B. Jackson RB
168
1,035
6.2
5
C. Donaldson RB
89
330
3.7
10
J. Peoples RB
61
344
5.6
3
I. West RB
59
310
5.3
2
J. Sayin QB
37
-2
-0.1
0
B. Inniss WR
3
16
5.3
0
S. Dixon RB
3
9
3.0
1
C. Tate WR
2
16
8.0
0
J. Smith WR
2
20
10.0
1
N. Roberts TE
2
1
0.5
0
Receiving
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
J. Smith WR
80
1,086
13.6
11
C. Tate WR
48
838
17.5
9
M. Klare TE
43
448
10.4
2
B. Inniss WR
32
237
7.4
3
B. Jackson RB
19
200
10.5
1
W. Kacmarek TE
12
140
11.7
2
C. Donaldson RB
10
65
6.5
1
J. Peoples RB
10
50
5.0
0
B. Christian TE
5
16
3.2
1
N. Roberts TE
4
30
7.5
0
D. Adolph WR
3
31
10.3
0
I. West RB
2
12
6.0
0
Defense
TOT
SOLO
SACK
INT
S. Styles LB
90
57
0
1
A. Reese LB
63
37
6
0
C. Downs S
59
40
1
2
C. Curry DE
57
35
11
0
K. McDonald DL
57
28
3
0
J. McClain S
48
37
0
0
D. Igbinosun CB
42
24
0
2
P. Pierce LB
42
24
0
1
K. Jackson Jr. DE
26
15
6
0
T. Malone Jr. DT
25
13
0
0
L. Styles Jr. CB
24
15
0
0
J. Mathews Jr. CB
22
17
1
2
E. Houston DE
18
7
1
0
W. Smith Jr. DL
18
9
0
0
Z. Grady DL
14
9
1
0
D. Sanchez CB
13
10
0
0
R. Pettijohn LB
12
6
0
0
B. Atkinson DL
11
5
1
0
L. Roker III S
7
5
0
0
J. Moore DL
6
2
0
0
T. Alford LB
6
3
0
0
G. Stover LB
4
3
0
0
C. Tate WR
3
3
0
0
E. Lee LB
2
0
0
0
E. Mensah DL
2
0
0
0
J. Smith WR
1
1
0
0
J. Fielding K
1
1
0
0
J. Velazquez LB
1
0
0
0
J. Peoples RB
1
1
0
0
E. Sitanilei DE
1
0
0
0
N. Roberts TE
1
1
0
0
O. Jah CB
1
1
0
0
R. Rudzinski S
1
1
0
0
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