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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 8
(6-0) Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (6-0)
Date: Saturday, October 21st
Time: 12:00 ET
Venue: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH
NCAA Week 8 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Penn State +4.5 | Ohio State -4.5
Week 8 CFB Moneyline Odds: Penn State +152 | Ohio State -185
College Football Betting Total: O/U 47
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Here’s the scoop on the Week 8 NCAA football showdown: Penn State Nittany Lions (6-0, 6-0 ATS) take on Ohio State Buckeyes (6-0, 3-2-1 ATS) on Saturday, October 21st, at 12:00 ET in Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH, live on FOX. Last time out, Buckeyes crushed the Boilermakers 41-7, while the Lions trounced the Minutemen 63-0.
Now, let’s talk numbers. The betting lines for Week 8 show Ohio State -4.5, Moneyline odds are Penn State +152 | Ohio State -185, and the College Football Betting Total is O/U 47.
These teams have history.
Ohio State holds a 2-0 record against the Lions in their last two clashes and leads the all-time series 23-14. Ohio State is on fire with six consecutive wins and 10 victories in their last 11 meetings since their first encounter in 1993, where they won 24-6.
Ohio State will look to carry over the momentum from last year’s 44-31 win over Penn State.
On offense, Ohio State racked up 452 yards of total offense, while the team’s defense did a good job against Penn State’s rushing attack, giving up just 111 yards on the ground.
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Penn State Nittany Lions
Fueling Penn State’s most recent 63-0 win over UMass was a strong first quarter. In the game, they were up 7-0 after the opening quarter.
Through six games, the Nittany Lions have yet to lose vs. the spread, at 5-0. Heading into this week, they have a scoring margin of +36.3 and have been favored in every game.
Over the course of six games, the average over/under line in Penn State’s matchups has been 47.5 points. These games have had an average combined score of 52.3 points, leading to an OU record of 3-2.
Penn State Nittany Lions Stats
Heading into their matchup vs. Ohio State, the Nittany Lions’ offense is averaging 204 rushing yards per game, along with 4 yards per attempt. They currently hold the 27th rank in rushing yards and 91st rank in passing yards, amassing an average of 223.3 yards per game. In terms of scoring, Penn State is at 44.3 points per game, which is 10th in the NCAA.
The Nittany Lions’ defense has given up 72.5 rushing yards per game this season, which is 199th. Opponents are recording an average of 121.2 passing yards, and opposing quarterbacks come in with a passer rating of 44.7 when playing against Penn State. In terms of points allowed, they currently sit 114th in NCAA rankings.
The Nittany Lions’ finished with 23 pass attempts vs. UMass, accumulating 162 yards and three scores. In the rushing game, they averaged 6.9 yards per carry and notched four rushing touchdowns.
Ohio State Buckeyes
Fueling Ohio State’s most recent 41-7 win over Purdue was a strong first quarter. In the game, they were up 13-0 after the opening quarter.
Having been favored in all of their games so far, the Buckeyes have a 3-1-1 vs. the spread. Ohio State’s average scoring margin for the season is +26.3 points per game.
So far this season, the average over/under line for Ohio State’s games has been 58 points. The Buckeyes have an over/under record of 1-4 heading into this week’s game.
Ohio State Buckeyes Stats
On the offensive side, Ohio State has averaged 36 points per game this season. This figure has them 31st in the NCAA. Their passing game, averaging 308 passing yards, is ranked 31st nationally. In terms of rushing, they’re 99th in rushing yards with an average of 188 rushing attempts per contest this season.
The Buckeyes’ finished with 30 pass attempts vs. Purdue, accumulating 334 yards and four scores. In the rushing game, they averaged 4.1 yards per carry and notched two rushing touchdowns.
Coming into this week’s game, the Ohio State defense is 26th in points allowed at 9.7 points per game. So far, team’s have averaged 154.3 passing yards per game vs. the unit (15th). On the ground, they are giving up 109.2 rushing yards, putting them 31st in college football.
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Nittany Lions are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Buckeyes are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Nittany Lions are 7-3 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Buckeyes have gone 3-6-1 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Nittany Lions’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Buckeyes’ have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last 3 games at home.
Penn State vs. Ohio State Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nittany Lions | +175 | +152 | +5 | +4.5 |
| Buckeyes | -225 | -185 | -5 | -4.5 |
4* Free Week 8 NCAA Betting Prediction: Penn State +4.5
PSU are 12-0-1 ATS in their L13, and Penn State’s secondary did a good job limiting Purdue’s passing game in their previous game. Despite being 4.5-point underdogs away, I’m confident in their ability to cover against Ohio State.
Having said that, the Buckeyes win this one straight up, as they’re 16-1 in their L17 at home, no way I can see PSU winning outright, but I expect a great game decided by a FG. Penn State are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games.
This one slips OVER the total. My model has it coming in at 49 total points.
Just check out how many points have been scored between these two school’s thru the years and you’ll see totals ranging from 45 up to 77.
I expect we’ll see turnovers, maybe a couple defensive TD’s, and lots of offense.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Penn State’s last 14 games, and we’ve seen the OVER hit in 9 of Ohio State’s last 13 games against an opponent in the Big Ten.
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