Penn State vs Ohio State Totals Pick
Our NCAAF Penn State vs Ohio State over/under odds and pick has the total at 60.5. You’ll find the over at -115, while the under can be bet at -105. This is a huge Big Ten matchup which features two top 25 teams. The #20 Penn State Nittany Lions (5-2) will be looking to put up plenty of points against the Buckeyes. The Nittany Lions have lost two straight and another loss will likely push the team out of the top 25. On the other hand, the #2 Ohio State Buckeyes (6-1) bring the top-rated offense to the field tonight. Their one loss occurred in the second week of the season, as the #12 Oregon Ducks beat the Buckeyes 35-28.
The game will be played tonight, Saturday, October 30, 2021, with kickoff at 7:30 pm ET at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. The weather forecast tonight is showers with temperatures in the low to mid-50s. There’s a 46% chance of precipitation. Winds will be 5 mph from the NNW.
Nittany Lions vs Buckeyes – Stats and Facts
PSU is averaging 26.6 PPG (79th). On the other hand, the Buckeyes have been good for 49.29 PPG, ranking number one in the nation. Our Penn State vs Ohio State over/under odds and pick finds that the Nittany Lions are allowing opponents 14.71 PPG, which ranks sixth nationally. Note, OSU is giving up 18.75 PPG, which is 18th. Thus, the Buckeye offense is by far more potent than Penn State’s, and their defense matches up well statistically with that of the Nittany Lions.
Penn State’s strength on offense is its 47th-ranked passing game. Subsequently, OSU’s pass D is problematic, ranking 74th. Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford, who was injured a few weeks ago, will play. That should help the Lions to a point. By the way, Ohio State is averaging 352.1 passing yards (6th) and 207.1 rushing yards (25th) per game. Their 8.44 yards per play tops NCAAF. At the same time, PSU’s 4.30 defensive yards per play is fifth in the nation.
Penn State vs Ohio State Totals Pick - Trends
In five of their seven games this season, PSU has scored 23 or more points. In their one loss, OSU put up 28 points. In six other games, the Buckeyes have scored 41 points or more. Plus, in their last three contests, they are averaging 57.33 PPG. If present trends continue, we project that Ohio State will score between 48 and 55 points. Penn State should be able to score a minimum of 18 points. We these projections, the total for this game ranges from 66-to-73.
Penn State vs Ohio State Over/Under Odds & Pick - Final Word
We do expect this meeting between PSU and OSU to result in a lot of scoring. In developing our Penn State vs Ohio State over/under odds and pick, we project that the Nittany Lions will grind it out, and the Buckeyes will use their many tools and weapons to score a lot of points. Afterall, it’s tough to stop a team like OSU that is averaging over eight yards a play. Our Penn State vs Ohio State totals pick is over 60.5.
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Summary - Penn State vs Ohio State Over/Under
Over/Under - Over 60.5 (-115)
