The Penn State Nittany Lions (13-8, 3-7 Big Ten) are at home in Big Ten play against the Ohio State Buckeyes (12-8, 4-5 Big Ten) on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM ET. The Nittany Lions are 3.5-point favorites in the game. The matchup has an over/under of 147.5 points.
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Penn State Cover -3.5 vs Ohio State -111
Penn State vs. Ohio State betting lines
- Penn State moneyline odds to win: -176
- Ohio State moneyline odds to win: +146
- Spread: Penn State (-3.5)
- Total: 147.5
Penn State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Penn State has a worse record against the spread in home games (6-6-0) than it does in road games (3-2-0).
- When it comes to over/unders, the Nittany Lions hit the over more often in home games, as they’ve gone over the total seven times in 12 opportunities this season (58.3%). In away games, they have hit the over one time in five opportunities (20%).
Recent trends
- The Nittany Lions have seen a downturn in scoring lately, putting up 76.1 points per game in their last 10 outings, 7.1 points fewer than the 83.2 they’ve scored this year.
- Penn State has been a little suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 77.4 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 72.1 it has surrendered this season.
- Over their last 10 outings, the Nittany Lions are making 1.6 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (5.7 compared to 7.3 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (30.8% compared to 34.7% season-long).
Penn State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-10-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 6-7-0 (As Favorite: 7-8-0; As Underdog: 4-2-0)
- O-U-P: 8-13-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 1-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-2 (Home: 9-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-6 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.8 (23rd in nation) | 44.4 (238th) | 32.0 (209th) | 30.5 (145th) | 16.9 (28th) | 11.7 (222nd) |
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Ohio State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Ohio State’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .667 (8-4-0). Away, it is .400 (2-3-0).
- Buckeyes games have gone above the over/under 50% of the time at home (six of 12), and 40% of the time on the road (two of five).
Recent trends
- While the Buckeyes are scoring 79.9 points per game in 2024-25, they have improved that mark in their previous 10 games, amassing 80.4 a contest.
- While Ohio State is surrendering 71.0 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse in its past 10 games, allowing 73.3 points per contest.
- The Buckeyes are sinking 1.2 fewer threes per contest in their previous 10 games (6.9) compared to their season average (8.1), and they are delivering a lower three-point percentage over their last 10 games (32.5%) compared to their season mark (37.1%).
Ohio State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-8-0 (Home: 8-4-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 8-5-0; As Underdog: 4-3-0)
- O-U-P: 9-11-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-4 (Home: 8-4; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.2 (36th in nation) | 39.9 (31st) | 32.0 (209th) | 30.3 (131st) | 13.7 (185th) | 11.0 (141st) |
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