In Week 9 of college football, Penn State Nittany Lions hosts Ohio State in Happy Valley in an effort to gain an advantage in the race for the East Division. Check the Ohio State vs Penn State Predictions below and stay tuned for more College Football picks.
With one of the greatest offenses in the league, Ohio State Buckeyes enters the college football standings unbeaten after scoring at least 40 points in six straight games.
Penn State, which is currently 6-1 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten games after a convincing victory over Minnesota at home last weekend, can ill afford to lose another game in the division after suffering a humiliating setback at Michigan two weeks ago.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
Matchup Info
- Game Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: University Park, Pennsylvania
- Stadium: Beaver Stadium
Ohio State Buckeyes
This season, the Ohio State football team has mowed down everyone they have faced on their college football schedule.
Last week the Buckeyes dominated Iowa at home with a 54-10 victory. Quarterback CJ Stroud tossed four touchdowns in the win, while four different receivers caught touchdown passes.
Ohio State has been electric offensively. The Buckeyes are scoring nearly 50 points per game, with Stroud leading the way with over 2,000 yards of passing with 28 touchdowns and just four interceptions.
Buckeyes’ Biggest Weapon
Miyan Williams averages seven yards per carry and has scored nine touchdowns so far in 2022. Emeka Egbuka has been the Buckeyes’ biggest weapon at receiver, with seven touchdowns while averaging 18 yards per catch.
Ohio State has been outstanding on both sides of the ball so far in 2022, ranking third in total defense (239.9 yards allowed per game) and sixth in total offense (517.9 yards per game).
They are a nightmare for opposing teams as they rank among the top 25 NCAAF teams in the nation in both scoring offense (49.6 points per game) and scoring defense (14.9 points per game).
Key Injuries
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba
- Kamryn Babb
- TreVeyon Henderson
- Tanner McCalister
- Jantzen Dunn
- Denzel Burke
- Cam Brown
- Miyan Williams
- Marvin Harrison Jr
Are all listed as questionable.
Betting Trends to Know
Over the first seven games of 2022, Ohio State has successfully covered the spread four times. When playing as at least 16-point favorites, Ohio State is 4-3 ATS.
In the Buckeyes’ last five games, the Over has hit in each game. This season, the Buckeyes have been the moneyline favorite a total of seven times, and in each of those games, they have won.
Penn State Nittany Lions
In front of a boisterous crowd of 109,813, the Penn State football team (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) trounced Minnesota by the score of 45-17 on Saturday night.
Nicholas Singleton led the rushing attack with 79 yards and two scores on just 13 carries, while Sean Clifford led the passing offense with 295 yards and four touchdowns.
Parker Washington, a wide receiver, had seven catches for 70 yards and a touchdown, and Theo Johnson, a tight end, had five catches for 75 yards and a score.
Penn State at the Rankings
Penn State is ranked 61st in the FBS in 2022 with an offense that averages 414.3 total yards per game. The 31.5 points the Nittany Lions score per game place them 56th overall.
Its defense, which allows 378.5 total yards per game, ranks 66th. With 19.2 points allowed per game, Penn State’s defense ranks 22nd in the FBS and has been the team’s driving force.
Key Injuries
- Landon Tengwall
- Sean Clifford
Are both questionable.
Betting Trends to Know
In seven games so far in 2022, Penn State has won against the spread four times. Penn State’s games have hit the over five times, including their last two contests.
The Nittany Lions’ one game this season in which they were the underdog ended in a defeat. This season, the Nittany Lions haven’t had any games with longer moneyline odds than +480.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Odds
The spread for this game is set at 16 points, and Ohio State is the betting favorite.
In terms of the moneyline, Penn State is given +480 odds to win, while Ohio State is given -700 odds. The Over/Under total for this contest is 61.5 points.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Picks
Moneyline
When it comes to Ohio State vs Penn State predictions, -700 is a steep price to pay for Ohio State. The Buckeyes definitely deserve to be favored with their overall numbers, but Penn State has a chance.
The Nittany Lions have a solid defense, and they will have the luxury of playing at home come Saturday. It could be a competitive matchup, with Penn State potentially squeezing out an upset.
Sprinkle a unit on Penn State at +480.
NCAAF Pick: Penn State (+480)
Point Total
With the Over/Under set at 61.5 points, the over should be the play here.
Ohio State could potentially cover that number themselves, and Penn State’s offense is not a slouch either, coming off of a 45-point victory over Minnesota. Expect a ton of offense in this game.
NCAAF Pick: Over 61.5 (-110)
Spread
In order to help the passing game against a formidable Penn State secondary defense, the Buckeyes will want to commit to the run early.
The offensive potential of the Nittany Lions is not as great as Ohio State’s, and when they faced a top-ranked Michigan defense, they were completely destroyed and lost 41-17.
With an Ohio State attack that averages almost 50 points, it will be challenging to keep up. At halftime, Ohio State will begin to seize control of the game and send Penn State packing.
NCAAF Pick: Ohio State -16 (-110)
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Score Prediction
When it comes to Ohio State vs Penn State predictions, Ohio State boasts a top-notch offense and defense statistically.
The Penn State games schedule is significantly weaker than Ohio State, and the one ranked team they did play, they got stomped on. Despite this, Penn State will be playing at home, where the Buckeyes will be challenged.
Who to Bet On?
We know Ohio State can score, but their defense will surely be tested since this is by far the best offensive squad they have faced.
Be that as it may, the Ohio State offense is clicking on all cylinders right now, as they have averaged 51 points over their last four contests.
In addition to covering the spread in their last two games, the Over has hit in Ohio State’s last five contests. Back the Buckeyes here.
CFB Pick: Ohio State -16 (-110)
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