Free NCAA Pick: Indiana vs. Penn State Odds
Looking for Indiana Hoosiers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions free NCAA Week 9 picks & NCAA odds? NCAA betting sees the Hoosiers taking on the Nittany Lions on Saturday, October 28th at the Beaver Stadium. Cappers Picks provides complimentary NCAA handicapping picks all season long including all NCAA Week 9 games so stay tuned for more FREE NCAA predictions like this Indiana Penn State matchup.
2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 9
(2-5, 3-4 ATS) Indiana Hoosiers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (6-1, 6-1 ATS)
Date: Saturday, October 28th
Time: 12:00 ET
Venue: Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA
NCAA Week 9 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Indiana +32 | Penn State -32
Week 9 CFB Moneyline Odds: Indiana +2500 | Penn State -10000
College Football Betting Total: O/U 44.5
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This Saturday, we’ve got an exciting college football showdown lined up, featuring the Indiana Hoosiers (2-5) up against the Penn State Nittany Lions (6-1). The action kicks off at 12:00 ET at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA, and you can catch it on CBS.
Taking a look at the Week 9 college football odds, Penn State is favored by a hefty -32, with the Moneyline odds showing Indiana at +2500 and Penn State at -10000. Additionally, the College Football Betting Total is set at O/U 44.5.
In recent games, Penn State put up a solid effort but fell short, losing 20-12 to the Buckeyes as 4-point underdogs, marking their first loss this season. Meanwhile, Indiana faced a tough challenge and was beaten 31-14 by the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, failing to cover as 6-point underdogs.
Penn State will look to carry over the momentum from last year’s 45-14 win over Indiana. On the defensive end, Penn State put the clamps down on Indiana as they threw for 131 yards.
Offensively, Penn State finished with 483 yards of total offense with 304 in the passing game and 179 on the ground.
When it comes to their history, these teams have been clashing for the 17th straight year, dating back to 2007. Penn State has dominated the series, boasting a 24-2 lead, with victories in eight of the last nine matchups.
Notably, the Lions are a perfect 12-0 against Indiana in Happy Valley.
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Indiana Hoosiers
In Indiana’s most recent loss to Rutgers, the Hoosiers faced a -10-point deficit going into the 4th and were unable to mount a comeback effort, falling 31-14.
When looking at Indiana’s betting lines on the spread, they have been the underdog in all of their games and have an ATS mark of 2-3.
So far this season, the average over/under line for Indiana’s games has been 48.2 points. The Hoosiers have an over/under record of 3-2 heading into this week’s game.
Indiana Hoosiers Stats
The Hoosiers come into their matchup vs. Penn State 61st in college football at 234 rushing attempts per game. This has translated to an average of 113.9 rushing yards per game, placing them 108th nationally.
Additionally, they’ve been airing it out 31.1 times each game, accumulating an average of 198 passing yards. In terms of scoring, they stand 93rd, with 17.9 points per game.
On defense, Indiana comes into the game ranked 163rd in passing yards per game. Opponents are throwing the ball an average of 25.9 times per contest vs. the Hoosiers. Overall, they are giving up 29.3 points per game, which is 104th in college football.
Against the run, they are 130th in the NCAA in rushing yards allowed.
The Hoosiers’ passing game featured 31 pass attempts for 126 yards and one score vs. Rutgers. In the rushing department, they averaged 5.3 yards per carry and notched one rushing touchdown.
Penn State Nittany Lions
In Penn State’s most recent loss to Ohio State, the Nittany Lions faced a -4-point deficit going into the 4th and were unable to mount a comeback effort, falling 20-12.
Penn State’s average scoring differential for the season is +30 leading to an ATS mark of 5-1. The Nittany Lions have been favored five times and the underdog in one games
Penn State has an over/under record of 3-3 so far this season. On average their games have combined for 49.4 points with the average over/under line being 47.3 points.
Penn State Nittany Lions Stats
As they prepare to face the Indiana, the Nittany Lions’ offense is averaging 181.9 rushing yards per game and 4 yards per attempt. Nationally, they are 39th in rushing yards and 81st in passing yards, on an average of 218.7 yards per matchup.
Penn State has averaged 39.7 points per game so far. This figure places them 11th in the nation.
Facing Ohio State, the Nittany Lions’ offense managed to accumulate 240 yards of total offense, of which 49 were gained on the ground, and 191 through the air. Their performance on third down was 1/16, and they scored one passing touchdown.
Penn State’s defense sits at 32nd for points allowed, allowing 9.7 points per game.
So far, teams have been averaging 144.7 passing yards per game against them (11th nationally). On the ground, they’re yielding 74 rushing yards, ranking them 8th in college football.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Hoosiers are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Nittany Lions are 5-0 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Hoosiers are 2-8 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Nittany Lions have gone 7-3 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Hoosiers’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Nittany Lions’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
Indiana vs. Penn State Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoosiers | +2200 | +2500 | +31 | +32 |
| Nittany Lions | -9000 | -10000 | -31 | -32 |
4* Free Week 9 NCAA Betting Prediction: Penn State -32
Despite being 32-point favorites, I’m confident in their ability to cover against Indiana. This is a team playing for their college football lives now!
Motivation will be high. Penn State are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games, and are 11-1 SU in their last 12 games.
I’ve got the O/U coming in at 48.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana’s last 6 games, plus the total has gone over in 10 of PSU’s last 15.
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