- Penn State is a -3.5 point favorite vs Ohio State
- Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
- Ohio State / Penn State TV channel: FS1
The Ohio State Buckeyes visit Rec Hall to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions on Jan. 30. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in University Park, PA, USA.
Penn State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-102).
The Ohio State vs. Penn State Over/Under is 148.5 total points.
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Ohio State vs. Penn State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Ohio State | +3.5 -118 | O 148.5 -110 | +125 |
| Penn State | -3.5 -102 | U 148.5 -110 | -155 |
Ohio State vs Penn State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Penn State will win this college basketball game with 65.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Ohio State vs Penn State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Penn State will cover the spread with 60.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Ohio State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 24 of their last 36 games (+11.20 Units / 27% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 36 games (+9.80 Units / 5% ROI)
- Ohio State have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.60 Units / 22% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.10 Units / 20% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 36 games (+6.70 Units / 1% ROI)
Penn State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Penn State has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 20 games at home (+11.35 Units / 3% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+7.15 Units / 31% ROI)
- Penn State have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+6.85 Units / 18% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+4.30 Units / 20% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+1.90 Units / 0% ROI)
Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ohio State has a 12-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.2 Units / 14.55% ROI).
- 12-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.55 Units / 0.62% ROI
- 9-11 when betting the Over for -3.1 Units / -14.03% ROI
- 11-9 when betting the Under for +1.2 Units / 5.48% ROI
Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Penn State has a 11-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0 Units / 0% ROI).
- 13-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.55 Units / 0.61% ROI
- 8-12 when betting the Over for -5.2 Units / -22.51% ROI
- 12-8 when betting the Under for +3.2 Units / 13.85% ROI
Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (274 assists/ 232 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.4
Ohio State has averaged 6.8 assists per game (136 assists/20 games) in the second half this season — tied for lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.9
Ohio State has averaged 1.54 points per shot (876 points/569 shots) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.40
Ohio State shot 77% from the free throw line (495/646) last season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has averaged 1.38 points per shot (1,747 points/1,262 shots) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26
Penn State has averaged 83.2 points per game (1,747 points/21 games) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.4
Penn State has a TS% of 50% this season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%
Penn State shot 75% from the free throw line (502/671) last season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (134/462) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%
Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (61/210) in the second half this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Ohio State averaged 5.4 steals per game (179 steals/33 games) last season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (68/238) in the first half this season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 31%
Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has averaged 9.7 steals per game (292 steals/30 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Penn State has averaged 9.0 steals per game (190 steals/21 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Penn State averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (731 rebounds/32 games) last season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7
Penn State has averaged 8.6 steals per game (456 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5
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