Ohio State vs. Penn State Game Preview: Prediction, Pick, Odds Preview

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Ohio State quarterback Will Howard warms up before an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Eugene, Ore.
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Chase Kiddy @chaseakiddy Oct 29, 2024, 1:22 PM
  • Ohio State vs. Penn State kicks off at 12 p.m. ET on FOX.
  • Ohio State is on a 7-0 outright run against Penn State but is only 2-5 ATS.

Three weeks after an unsuccessful trip to Oregon, the Ohio State Buckeyes are once against preparing to hit the road for a key conference game with huge national implications.

Thatโ€™s right โ€“ Week 10 is serving up another edition of Ohio State vs. Penn State. This neoclassic Big Ten showdown is sure to be one of the most popular offerings in BetMGMโ€™sย  Week 10 college football odds market.ย 

The game will be boosted by ESPN, which added Happy Valley to its 2024 College GameDay schedule.ย 

If youโ€™re here for online sports betting tips, I bring good news. As usual, I have an angle on the game.ย 

Ohio State vs. Penn State Odds

  • Point Spread: Ohio State -3.5
  • Moneyline: Ohio State -185ย  |ย  Penn State +150
  • Over/Under: 46.5

Ohio State vs. Penn State Preview

As Penn State fans will grimly tell you, Ohio State has generally dominated this matchup, winning seven straight games. That history is probably why Ohio State is a road favorite, despite Penn Stateโ€™s considerable home field advantage.ย 

That said, Penn State has generally beaten market expectations, going 5-2 ATS in those same seven games. In an expected low-scoring game, you can imagine that three points and the hook might come in handy.ย 

On a personal level, I havenโ€™t been terribly impressed by Ohio State this year, so I was already leaning toward Penn State in this game. The premium number just solidifies the lean.

In the totals market, the under is a solid play. The under is 5-1 in the last six games between Penn State and Ohio State; itโ€™s also 5-2 in Penn State games this year, including 3-1 in Happy Valley.

Ohio State vs. Penn State Prediction

I am predicting Under 46.5 for this weekendโ€™s Ohio State vs. Penn State game.

While the Penn State side is attractive, the trends pointing toward the under provide the clearest betting angle on the game.

For bettors looking for a parlay bet, consider pairing Under 46.5 with Penn State +3.5 for a +260 SGP.ย 

For parlay bettors looking for the more aggressive option, the under/moneyline parlay with Penn State pays out at +360.ย 

Ohio State vs. Penn State Pick: Under 46.5

Nov 2 - 11 am EST

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Chase Kiddy

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Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.

Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.