Penn State vs. Ohio State: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 30

Updated Jan. 30, 2025 10:27 a.m. ET

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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, starting at 6:30 PM ET on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

The Nittany Lions, who are favored by 2.5 points, are set to play the Buckeyes. The matchup features an over/under of 149.

Continue reading to get the details before wagering on the Penn State-Ohio State matchup.

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

Penn State vs. Ohio State Prediction

• Pick ATS: Ohio State (+2.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (149)
  
• Prediction: Ohio State 77, Penn State 76

Learn more about the Penn State Nittany Lions vs. the Ohio State Buckeyes game on FOX Sports!

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 73.
• The Nittany Lions have a 60.8% chance to collect the win in this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
• The Buckeyes hold a 43.5% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

• Penn State has compiled a 10-10-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Ohio State has compiled a 12-8-0 record against the spread this year.
• When playing as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, Penn State has an ATS record of 5-7.
• Ohio State has covered the spread four times this year (4-3 ATS) when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

• The Nittany Lions and their opponent have broken the 149-point mark 15 times this year.
• Buckeyes games have finished with over 149 points scored nine times this season.
• These two teams score a combined average of 163.10000000000002 points per game, higher than the total for this matchup by 14.1 points.

Key Moneyline Facts

• Penn State has won 92.3% of its games this season when the moneyline favorite (12-1).
• Ohio State has been underdogs in seven games this season and won three (42.9%) of those contests.
• When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -155 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 +130 on the moneyline.

Thu 11:30 PM

NCAA BK

SPREAD

TO WIN

TOTAL

Ohio State Buckeyes

OSU

+2.5

+136

O 149.5

Penn State Nittany Lions

PSU

-2.5

-162

U 149.5

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