
Ohio State vs. Penn State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 26
The Penn State Nittany Lions (9-10, 0-8 Big Ten) will attempt to turn around a six-game losing streak when they visit the Ohio State Buckeyes (13-6, 5-4 Big Ten) on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Value City Arena. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on FS1.
The Buckeyes are a double-digit favorite against the Nittany Lions when the Buckeyes and the Nittany Lions square off. The Buckeyes are favored by 11.5 points. The game features an over/under of 153.5.
Keep reading to get all you need to know ahead of betting on the Ohio State-Penn State matchup.
Ohio State vs. Penn State How to Watch & Odds
- When: Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio
- TV: FS1
- Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeyes | -11.5 | -116 | -104 | 153.5 | -109 | -111 | -820 | +559 |
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Ohio State vs. Penn State Prediction
- Pick ATS: Ohio State (-11.5)
- Pick OU: Over (153.5)
- Prediction: Ohio State 83, Penn State 71
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Ohio State vs. Penn State Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Buckeyes 82, Nittany Lions 71.
- The Buckeyes have an 89.1% chance to claim victory in this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.
- The Nittany Lions hold a 15.2% implied probability to come out on top.
Key Spread Facts
- Ohio State has put together a 9-10-0 ATS record so far this year.
- Penn State is 7-12-0 ATS this year.
- Ohio State has an ATS record of 3-3 when playing as at least 11.5-point favorites this season.
- Penn State has covered the spread four times this season (4-1 ATS) when playing as at least 11.5-point underdogs.
Key Total Facts
- Buckeyes games have finished with more than 153.5 points nine times so far this season.
- Nittany Lions games have finished with over 153.5 points scored eight times this year.
- These teams score 158.6 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 5.1.
Key Moneyline Facts
- Ohio State has been the moneyline favorite 13 times this season. They've gone 11-2 in those games.
- Penn State has been the underdog in nine games this season, and it has failed to win any of those contests.
- Ohio State has won all six games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -820 or shorter.
- Penn State has not won as an underdog of +559 or more on the moneyline this season in four games with those odds or longer.
Ohio State vs. Penn State: Recent Results
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2025 | Nittany Lions | -3.5 | 147.5 | -176 | +146 | 83-64 OHIOST |
Ohio State vs. Penn State: 2025-26 Stats Comparison
| Ohio State | Penn State | |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 82.1 (78) | 76.5 (187) |
| Points Allowed (Rank) | 72.3 (141) | 77.4 (281) |
| Rebounds (Rank) | 8.4 (269) | 8 (302) |
| 3pt Made (Rank) | 7.8 (182) | 7.6 (206) |
| Assists (Rank) | 15.2 (109) | 13.4 (234) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 10.4 (94) | 8.8 (8) |
Ohio State 2025-26 Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Thornton | 19 | 20.1 | 5.6 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.9 |
| John Mobley Jr. | 19 | 15.6 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0 | 3 |
| Devin Royal | 18 | 13.9 | 5.8 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Christoph Tilly | 19 | 12.4 | 5.2 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| A'mare Bynum | 19 | 8.8 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 |
Penn State 2025-26 Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayden Mingo | 16 | 14.6 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| Freddie Filione V | 19 | 13.8 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| Josh Reed | 19 | 9.4 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| Melih Tunca | 19 | 9.2 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| Ivan Jurić | 19 | 8.9 | 4.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
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