Penn State vs. Ohio State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
Penn State vs. Ohio State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Penn State Nittany Lions and the Ohio State Buckeyes will clash from Woody Hayes Drive on Saturday afternoon.
This is one of the most anticipated games of the season. This game will go a long way in deciding who wins a Big Ten Championship and who plays in the college football playoffs.
Penn State vs. Ohio State Date, Start Time, and Where to Watch
- Date:Â October 21, 2023
- Game Time:Â 12:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch:Â FOX
Penn State vs. Ohio State Odds
- Spread: Ohio State -4.5 (-110), Penn State +4.5 (-104)
- Total Odds: O/U 48.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Ohio State (-190), Penn State (+160)
Ohio State vs. Penn State Prediction
The Nittany Lions are off to a tremendous start with a record of 6-0.
The Nittany Lion's most notable win came over the Iowa Hawkeyes at home.
Penn State has won all of their games by at least 17 points.
Drew Allar leads this Penn State offense. Allar is the best quarterback that Penn State has had in quite some time. He has thrown for 1,254 yards, 12 touchdowns, and zero interceptions.
Running back Kaytron Allen leads the team with 375 yards. Fellow running back Nicholas Singleton leads the team with six rushing touchdowns. The combo in the backfield is amongst the best in college football.
KeAndre Lambert-Smith has been the favorite target of Allar. Lambert-Smith leads the team, racking up 402 yards and three touchdowns.
The Penn State defense has been outstanding this season. The Nittany Lions rank second in points allowed per game (8.2).
Cornerback Kalen King is considered one of the best cornerbacks in college football.
Ohio State enters play unbeaten with a 6-0 record.
The Buckeyes' most notable win came over Notre Dame when they won on the final play of the game.
Since 2014, Ohio State has won the Big Ten five times.
Philadelphia native Kyle McCord leads this Ohio State offense. McCord has played much better as of late, throwing for 1,651 yards, 11 touchdowns, and one interception.
Running back TreVeyon Henderson is the lead back for the Buckeyes. Henderson has rushed for 295 yards and five touchdowns. He did not play last week, and it is worth keeping an eye on his status this weekend.
Marvin Harrison Jr. is the best wide receiver in college football. Harrison Jr. will be selected inside the top ten next year, and for good reason. He has racked up 604 yards and five touchdowns this season.
Ohio State has been great on the defensive side of the football. The Buckeyes rank third in the nation, allowing opponents just 10.2 points per game.
Penn State vs. Ohio State Pick
This should be a close back-and-forth game.
It is better to take the dog and the points in a game that should be low-scoring and tight.
Penn State will be able to limit this Buckeye offense. The Nittany Lions are the best defensive team in college football and match up well with Ohio State.
On the flip side Penn State will be able to run the football effectively and control the clock.
Pick: Penn State +4.5 -105 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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Matt McCuen is a native of Delco, PA. He has been working in the sports gambling industry and creating content for the last few years. He is an expert in numerous different sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and collegiate sports. You can follow Matt on Twitter at @DeadPresPicks.