Penn State vs. Ohio State: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 30
The Penn State Nittany Lions (13-8, 3-7 Big Ten) host the Ohio State Buckeyes (12-8, 4-5 Big Ten) in a matchup of Big Ten rivals at Bryce Jordan Center, tipping off at 6:30 PM ET on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
The Nittany Lions are a 3.5-point favorite against the Buckeyes when the Nittany Lions and Buckeyes play. The point total for the matchup is set at 147.5.
Keep reading to get all you need to know before wagering on the Penn State-Ohio State game.
Penn State vs. Ohio State How to Watch & Odds
- When: Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM ET
- Where: Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania
- How to watch on TV: Fox Sports 1
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nittany Lions | -3.5 | -112 | -108 | 147.5 | -108 | -112 | -180 | +150 |
Penn State vs. Ohio State Prediction
- Pick ATS: Ohio State (+3.5)
- Pick OU: Over (147.5)
- Prediction: Ohio State 77, Penn State 76
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Penn State vs. Ohio State Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Nittany Lions 76, Buckeyes 72.
- The Nittany Lions have a 64.3% chance to collect the win in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability.
- The Buckeyes have a 40.0% implied probability to win.
Key Spread Facts
- Penn State has won 10 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 10 times.
- Ohio State has compiled a 12-8-0 ATS record so far this year.
- Penn State is 5-7 ATS this season when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
- Ohio State has an ATS record of 3-3 when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs this year.
Key Total Facts
- In 17 games this season, the Nittany Lions and their opponent have combined to score more than 147.5 points.
- Buckeyes games have had over 147.5 points nine times this year.
- The total for this matchup is 147.5 points, 15.6 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.
Key Moneyline Facts
- Penn State has won 92.3% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (12-1).
- This season, Ohio State has won three out of the seven games in which it has been the underdog.
- In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -180 or shorter, Penn State has gone 11-1 (91.7% win percentage).
- This season, Ohio State has won two of its six games when it is the underdog by at least +150 on the moneyline.


Penn State vs. Ohio State: Recent Results
Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/20/2024 | Buckeyes | -9.5 | 150 | -485 | +370 | 79-67 OHIOST |
12/9/2023 | Buckeyes | -5 | 147 | -205 | +170 | 83-80 PENNST |
Penn State vs. Ohio State: 2024-25 Stats Comparison
Penn State | Ohio State | |
---|---|---|
Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 83.2 (20) | 79.9 (58) |
Points Allowed (Rank) | 72.1 (205) | 71 (168) |
Rebounds (Rank) | 8.5 (231) | 7.6 (294) |
3pt Made (Rank) | 7.3 (227) | 8.1 (142) |
Assists (Rank) | 16.9 (28) | 13.7 (185) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 11.7 (222) | 11 (141) |
Penn State 2024-25 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adrian Baldwin Jr. | 20 | 14.3 | 2.8 | 7.9 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
Nicholas Kern | 21 | 13 | 5.4 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Yanic Konan Niederhauser | 21 | 12.3 | 6.2 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 0 |
Zach Hicks | 21 | 11.7 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.5 |
Puff Johnson | 17 | 10.2 | 4.4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
Ohio State 2024-25 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bruce Thornton | 20 | 17 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
Devin Royal | 19 | 13.8 | 7.3 | 1.3 | 1 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
John Mobley Jr. | 20 | 12.3 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 2.3 |
Micah Parrish | 19 | 11.5 | 4.7 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
Meechie Johnson Jr. | 10 | 9.1 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 2 |
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