The No. 7 Penn State Nittany Lions (4-0) host a Big Ten battle against the UCLA Bruins (1-3) on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Beaver Stadium.
The Nittany Lions are expected to come out on top by at least two touchdowns (currently -28.5) versus the Bruins. The over/under for this game is 46.5 points.
Read on for our betting primer for this this matchup between the Nittany Lions and the Bruins, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!
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Penn State -28.5 vs. UCLA
Penn State vs. UCLA betting lines
- Spread favorite: Nittany Lions (-28.5)
- Moneyline: Nittany Lions (-9091), Bruins (+1954)
- Total: 46.5 points
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Penn State vs. UCLA betting info and stats
- Penn State has two wins against the spread this season (2-2-0). Penn State has covered the spread once this season when a favorite of at least 28.5 points. Penn State has been moneyline favorites four times this season, and sports a 4-0 record in those games. UCLA, in four games with a set spread this season, is 2-2-0 against the spread. UCLA is winless in the three games it has been listed as the underdog on the moneyline this season.
Penn State vs. UCLA recent stats and trends
Penn State Nittany Lions
UCLA Bruins
Penn State vs. UCLA key players
Penn State Nittany Lions
- Drew Allar has recorded 864 yards (216 ypg) on 56-of-79 passing with eight touchdowns compared to one interception this season. In addition, he’s added 92 rushing yards (23 ypg) on 22 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- Nicholas Singleton has racked up 408 yards on 53 carries while finding the end zone three times. He’s also caught six passes for 74 yards (18.5 per game) and two touchdowns through the air.
- Kaytron Allen has been handed the ball 53 times this year and racked up 289 yards (72.3 per game) with one touchdown.
- Tyler Warren’s 260 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 25 times and has totaled 20 receptions and two touchdowns.
- Omari Evans has caught eight passes for 205 yards (51.3 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Harrison Wallace III has a total of 196 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 12 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
- Abdul Carter leads the team with three sacks, and also has three TFL and 14 tackles.
- Penn State’s top-tackler, Jaylen Reed, has 24 tackles, one TFL, and one sack this year.
- A.J. Harris leads the team with one interception, while also collecting seven tackles and one pass defended.
UCLA Bruins
- Ethan Garbers has racked up 808 yards on 57.3% passing while tossing three touchdown passes with six interceptions this season.
- Tomarion Harden is his team’s leading rusher with 41 carries for 125 yards, or 31.3 per game. He’s found the end zone one time on the ground, as well. Harden has also chipped in with 13 catches for 88 yards.
- Keegan Jones has collected 55 yards (on 10 carries).
- Rico Flores Jr. leads his team with 187 receiving yards on 12 catches with one touchdown.
- Moliki Matavao has put up a 106-yard season so far. He’s caught eight passes on 18 targets.
- Kwazi Gilmer has racked up 92 reciving yards (23 ypg) this season.
- Ale Kaho leads the team with one sack, and also has one TFL and three tackles.
- Carson Schwesinger is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s amassed 17 tackles.
- DJ Justice leads the team with one interception, while also recording one pass defended.
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