Big Ten opponents will do battle when the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (7-0) face the No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions (6-1) at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.
Ohio State vs. Penn State Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 16 points, with bookmakers listing Ohio State as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Ohio State has -679 odds to pick up the win, while Penn State is listed at +465 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 60.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Ohio State vs. Penn State Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: University Park, Pennsylvania
- Stadium: Beaver Stadium
Betting Preview
Ohio State
Ohio State has been finding success on both offense and defense, ranking fourth-best in total offense (517.4 yards per game) and second-best in total defense (239.9 yards allowed per game). Ohio State has been surging on both sides of the ball, ranking second-best in scoring offense (49.6 points per game) and fifth-best in scoring defense (14.9 points allowed per game). Ohio State has been making things happen on both sides of the ball in the passing game this year, ranking 15th-best in passing (312.6 passing yards per game) and third-best in passing defense (149.0 passing yards allowed per game). Ohio State has been a difficult matchup for opposing teams in the running game, ranking top-25 in both rushing offense (21st-best with 204.9 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (eighth-best with 90.9 rushing yards allowed per game) this season. Ohio State has been a handful for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (eighth-best with a 52.4% third-down percentage) and third-down defense (second-best with a 24.5% third-down percentage allowed) this year. With 12 forced turnovers (47th in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (17th in the FBS), Ohio State’s +5+5 turnover margin ranks 27th in college football.
Penn State
From an offensive standpoint, Penn State is compiling 423.6 total yards per game (49th-ranked). It ranks 63rd in the FBS on defense (373.0 total yards surrendered per game). Penn State’s defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 20th-best in the FBS with 18.9 points surrendered per contest. In terms of offense, it is accumulating 33.4 points per game, which ranks 39th. With 245.1 passing yards per game on offense, Penn State ranks 63rd in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 76th, surrendering 231.6 passing yards per game. Penn State ranks 46th in the FBS with 178.4 rushing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 63rd with 141.4 rushing yards allowed per contest on defense. From an offensive angle, Penn State is generating a 35.2% third-down conversion rate (99th-ranked). It ranks 37th in the FBS defensively (34.0% third-down rate allowed). Penn State has accumulated 14 forced turnovers this season and have turned it over seven times, leading to a +7 turnover margin, which ranks 10th-best in the FBS.
Ohio State vs. Penn State Betting Analysis
Ohio State Betting Insights
Ohio State is 4-3-0 against the spread this season. Ohio State is 4-3 ATS when playing as at least 16-point favorites. Games involving Ohio State have hit the over five times this season. The Buckeyes have yet to lose when playing as the moneyline favorite this season, going 5-0. The Buckeyes have played five times as a moneyline favorite with odds of -679 or shorter, and won in each game.
Nittany Lions Betting Insights
Penn State have registered a 4-3-0 record against the spread this season. Penn State’s games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under five times this year. The Nittany Lions lost the only game they’ve played as the underdog this season. The Nittany Lions have not been a bigger underdog this season than the +465 moneyline set for this game.
Ohio State vs. Penn State Against The Spread & Betting Records
Ohio State
Overall | Home | Away | |
---|---|---|---|
Point Total AVG | 59.9 | 59.1 | 64.5 |
Implied Total AVG | 45.0 | 44.8 | 46.0 |
ATS Record | 4-3-0 | 3-3-0 | 1-0-0 |
Over/Under Record | 5-2-0 | 4-2-0 | 1-0-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 5-0 | 4-0 | 1-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Nittany Lions
Overall | Home | Away | |
---|---|---|---|
Point Total AVG | 51.4 | 52.4 | 50.0 |
Implied Total AVG | 33.0 | 37.3 | 27.3 |
ATS Record | 4-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 2-1-0 |
Over/Under Record | 5-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 3-0-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 6-0 | 4-0 | 2-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Players to Watch
Ohio State
- Tommy Eichenberg has helped spur the Buckeyes’ defense with 50 tackles, 6.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks, and one interception in seven games.
- Michael Hall Jr. has suited up for seven games, totaling 14 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 4.5 sacks for the Buckeyes.
- Steele Chambers has played seven games, collecting 30 tackles, 4.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception for the Buckeyes.
- A big piece of the Buckeyes’ defense, Lathan Ransom has one interception to go with 23 tackles and one pass defended in seven games.
Nittany Lions
- On defense, Ji’Ayir Brown has helped lead the charge with three interceptions to go with 38 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and three passes defended in seven games.
- Curtis Jacobs has registered 34 tackles, 3.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception in seven games for the Nittany Lions.
- In seven games for the Nittany Lions, Abdul Carter has delivered 27 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks.
- Zakee Wheatley has collected two interceptions to go with 16 tackles and two passes defended In seven games for the Nittany Lions.
Ohio State vs. Penn State Predictions and Pick
Ohio State vs. Penn State betting card
- Pick ATS:
Nittany Lions (+16)
Pick OU:
Under (60.5)
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Our pick to win this matchup is Ohio State, and we project that Penn State will cover the spread (Ohio State -16). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 60.5 points.