Penn State (7-0) vs Ohio State (6-1)
Game Info: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Beaver Stadium)
Betting Odds: Penn State +3.5 / Ohio State -3.5 --- Over/Under: 47.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions meet in week 10 college football action from Beaver Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Ohio State vs. Penn State prediction.
Ohio State Recap
The Ohio State Buckeyes come into this game looking to build on a narrow 21-17 win over Nebraska last time out. After this game, Ohio State will head home for a game against Purdue.
Buckeyes Looking To Get Big Win
Will Howard has thrown for 1,795 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions on 74% passing while Quinshon Judkins has a team-high 520 rushing yards with 6 touchdowns and TreVeyon Henderson has 449 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns. Jeremiah Smith has 35 grabs for a team-high 623 yards and 8 touchdowns while Emeka Egbuka has a team-high 43 receptions for 546 yards and 6 touchdowns. Carnell Tate has 19 grabs for 334 yards and 2 TDs as well this season. On defense, Sonny Styles has a team-high 43 total tackles while JT Tuimoloau has a team-high 4 sacks and Denzel Burke has a pair of interceptions. As a unit, Ohio State’s defense has combined for 20 sacks and 5 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- The favorite has won each of Penn State's last 20 games at Beaver Stadium.
- The favorite has covered the spread in 19 of Penn State's last 25 games.
Penn State Recap
The Penn State Nittany Lions come into this one looking to build on their 28-13 win over Wisconsin last time out. After this game, Penn State will head home for a game against Washington.
Nittany Lions Looking To Stay Unbeaten
Drew Allar has thrown for 1,640 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions on 71.3% passing while Beau Pribula’s thrown for 200 yards, 3 touchdowns, and an INT on 78.3% passing. Nicholas Singleton has rushed for 483 yards and 3 touchdowns and Kaytron Allen has 509 rushing yards and 4 TDs. Tyler Warren leads Penn State’s receiving group with 47 grabs for 559 yards and 4 touchdowns while Harrison Wallace III has 350 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. Two more Nittany Lions have 200+ receiving yards and another two Penn State pass catchers have 100+ receiving yards. On defense, Jaylen Reed has a team-high 44 total tackles and 2 interceptions while Abdul Carter has a team-high 4 sacks. Penn State as a unit, has combined for 14 sacks and 6 interceptions as well on the year.
Why the Penn State Nittany Lions will win
- Penn State has won each of its last seven games.
- Ohio State has lost each of its last three November games against AP-ranked teams.
Ohio State vs. Penn State Prediction
I’m on Ohio State here. I just don’t like the question marks that Penn State has at quarterback, and while I haven’t been the biggest fan of Will Howard, I think he is experienced enough to lead Ohio State on the road here. James Franklin hasn’t fared well in these big spots as head coach at Penn State, and I think that the Buckeyes get the better of him here as well. Give me Ohio State.
Chris’s Pick Ohio State -3.5
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
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