Penn State vs Ohio State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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  • Ohio State (6-10) is a -9.5 point favorite vs Penn State (8-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Penn State / Ohio State TV channel: BTN

The Penn State Nittany Lions (8-10) visit Value City Arena to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes (6-10) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Columbus, OH.

Ohio State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Penn State vs. Ohio State Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Penn State vs. Ohio State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Penn State+9.5 -110O 150.5 -110+375
Ohio State -9.5 -110U 150.5 -110-500

Penn State vs Ohio State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ohio State will win this college basketball game with 83.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Penn State vs Ohio State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ohio State will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Penn State has hit the Team Total Over in 25 of their last 37 games (+11.05 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 37 games (+7.50 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (+4.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Penn State have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 19 away games (+2.30 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 37 games (+1.80 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.95 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.85 Units / 9% ROI)

Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Penn State has a 8-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3 Units / -15.15% ROI).

  • 7-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.65 Units / 2.19% ROI
  • 12-6 when betting the Over for +5.3 Units / 26.63% ROI
  • 6-12 when betting the Under for -7.2 Units / -36.55% ROI

Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio State has a 5-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.1 Units / -37.97% ROI).

  • 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.45 Units / -18.26% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI

Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Penn State has made 520 three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big 10 Teams

Penn State has averaged 7.6 offensive rebounds per game (418 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.7

Penn State has made 272 three-pointers in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big 10 Teams

Penn State has averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (531 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has averaged 10.8 turnovers per game (560 turnovers/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Ohio State has averaged 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (593 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Ohio State has averaged 76.3 points per game (1,297 points/17 games) this season — 5th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 77.3

Ohio State has averaged 11.2 turnovers per game (337 turnovers/30 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.6

Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Penn State has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (398 rebounds/18 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.5

Penn State has averaged 9.3 steals per game (167 steals/18 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Penn State has 167 steals this season — most among Big 10 Teams

Penn State has 167 steals this season — 4th most among Power Conference teams

Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has forced 9.2 turnovers per game (92 turnovers/10 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.6

Ohio State has allowed 66.5 points per game (1,131 points/17 games) this season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 69.7

Ohio State has allowed 6.2 made three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.8

Ohio State has forced 10.8 turnovers per game (562 turnovers/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 38th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.4


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