Big Ten opponents square off when the Ohio State Buckeyes (18-11, 10-8 Big Ten) visit the Penn State Nittany Lions (12-17, 3-15 Big Ten) at Bryce Jordan Center, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The Buckeyes are 6.5-point favorites in the game. The matchup has an over/under of 153.5.
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Ohio State vs. Penn State betting lines
- Ohio State moneyline odds to win: -326
- Penn State moneyline odds to win: +254
- Spread: Ohio State (-6.5)
- Total: 153.5
Ohio State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Ohio State owns a worse record against the spread when playing at home (7-9-0) than it does in away games (5-5-0).
- The Buckeyes have eclipsed the total in nine of 16 home games (56.2%), compared to four of 10 road games (40%).
- Ohio State has played better as a moneyline favorite at home, putting up a home record of 12-1, compared to going 2-1 away from home.
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Buckeyes have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 74.9 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 79.6 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
- Ohio State has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, giving up 74.9 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 73.2 it has conceded this year.
- While the Buckeyes are connecting on fewer threes per game over their past 10 outings (7.7 per game) when compared to their season-long average (7.8), they are doing so while shooting a higher percentage (37.0% from deep over the last 10, 34.8% on the season).
Ohio State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-15-0 (Home: 7-9-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 5-7-0 (As Favorite: 7-10-0; As Underdog: 7-5-0)
- O-U-P: 14-15-0 (Home: 9-7-0; Away: 4-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-2 (Home: 12-1; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-9 (Home: 1-2; Away: 2-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.7 (30th in nation) | 43.6 (135th) | 30.2 (278th) | 29.3 (78th) | 13.9 (171st) | 9.8 (58th) |
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Penn State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- This year, Penn State is 7-9-0 at home against the spread (.438 winning percentage). On the road, it is 4-6-0 ATS (.400).
- Nittany Lions games have finished above the over/under less often at home (eight times out of 16) than away (eight of 10) this season.
- As moneyline underdogs, the Nittany Lions have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-6) than on the road (1-8).
Recent trends
- Over their last 10 games, the Nittany Lions are posting 71.4 points per contest, compared to their season average of 74.8.
- Over its past 10 games, Penn State is ceding 82.4 points per game, 3.3 more points than its season average (79.1).
- The Nittany Lions are sinking 1.2 fewer threes per contest in their past 10 games (5.8) compared to their season average (7.0), and they are posting a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 games (31.4%) compared to their season mark (32.4%).
Penn State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-17-0 (Home: 7-9-0; Away: 4-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 7-5-0 (As Favorite: 3-7-0; As Underdog: 9-10-0)
- O-U-P: 17-12-0 (Home: 8-8-0; Away: 8-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-2 (Home: 7-1; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-15 (Home: 2-6; Away: 1-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.1 (65th in nation) | 49.7 (361st) | 26.6 (360th) | 30.4 (143rd) | 12.7 (270th) | 9.9 (63rd) |
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