
Ohio State vs. Penn State Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 21
Updated Oct. 21, 2023 9:05 a.m. ET
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The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (6-0) will test their 21st-ranked scoring attack against the No. 7 Penn State Nittany Lions (6-0), who have the No. 5 scoring defense in the nation, on Saturday, October 21, 2023. The Buckeyes are favored by 4.5 points in the game. The contest has a point total set at 45.5.
In their last action, the Buckeyes won versus the Purdue Boilermakers, 41-7. The Nittany Lions' last contest was versus the UMass Minutemen, and they won by a score of 63-0.
Ohio State vs. Penn State Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
- Location: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio
- TV: FOX
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | -4.5 (-110) | -194 | +162 | 45.5 | -110 | -110 |
Ohio State vs. Penn State Prediction
- Pick ATS:
Penn State (+4.5)
- Pick OU: Over (45.5)
- Prediction: Ohio State 26, Penn State 22
Learn more about the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. the Penn State Nittany Lions game on FOX Sports!
Ohio State vs. Penn State Betting Insights
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Buckeyes 25, Nittany Lions 20.
- The Buckeyes have a 66.0% chance to collect the win in this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Nittany Lions have a 38.2% implied probability.
- Ohio State has compiled a 3-2-1 record against the spread this season.
- Penn State has won all five of its games against the spread this year.
Ohio State vs. Penn State: Head-to-Head
- Ohio State has a 2-0 record against Penn State in their last two matchups.
- In those contests against Ohio State, the Nittany Lions have covered two times while going over the total on one occasion.
- Penn State has been outpaced by 22 points in its last two tilts versus Ohio State.
Ohio State vs. Penn State: 2023 Stats Comparison
| Ohio State | Penn State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 36.0 (40) | 44.3 (10) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 9.7 (3) | 8.0 (2) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 5 (11) | 3 (2) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 7 (96) | 13 (14) |
Ohio State 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCord | QB | 1,651 YDS (64.1%) / 11 TD / 1 INT |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | 31 REC / 604 YDS / 5 TD / 100.7 YPG |
| TreVeyon Henderson | RB | 295 YDS / 5 TD / 49.2 YPG / 6.7 YPC |
| Cade Stover | TE | 23 REC / 359 YDS / 3 TD / 59.8 YPG |
| Tommy Eichenberg | LB | 45 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK |
| Steele Chambers | LB | 35 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 25 TKL / 6.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK |
| Lathan Ransom | S | 27 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
Penn State 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 1,254 YDS (65.2%) / 12 TD / 0 INT 79 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 13.2 RUSH YPG |
| Nicholas Singleton | RB | 362 YDS / 6 TD / 60.3 YPG / 4.1 YPC 13 REC / 111 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 18.5 REC YPG |
| Kaytron Allen | RB | 375 YDS / 3 TD / 62.5 YPG / 4.8 YPC |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 31 REC / 402 YDS / 3 TD / 67.0 YPG |
| Adisa Isaac | DE | 13 TKL / 7.0 TFL / 5.0 SACK |
| Curtis Jacobs | LB | 21 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK |
| Cam Miller | CB | 11 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK / 1 INT |
| Kobe King | LB | 14 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK |
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