Best bets for Penn State vs. Ohio State

All eyes will be on Saturday’s matchup between No. 7 Penn State and No. 3 Ohio State. A win for either team could be the difference in making or missing the college football playoffs.

While prop bets are less common for college football, compared to the NFL, there still are a handful of lines available this weekend that we like.

Let’s take a look:

Neither of these programs has built their record on offense. In fact, both Penn State and Ohio State this year are known for their defense. Penn State has the best college football defense in terms of yards allowed at 1162 yards and six touchdowns against. Ohio State ranks seventh with 1581 yards allowed and seven touchdowns against.

On the offensive side of the ball, the teams rank nearly identical in first-quarter scoring. Ohio State is 69th in the country, averaging 5.4 points in the first quarter. Penn State is 71st with a 5.2 average.

Given these numbers, we recognize there is no need to value which team has the ball on offense first. For that reason, we give the edge to Ohio State to score first, since they are the home team and rank four spots better in national rankings at No. 3 in the country.

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Marvin Harrison Jr. will likely get drafted top three in the upcoming NFL draft. His prowess as a wide receiver is undeniable.

For their most demanding game of the season thus far, the Buckeyes will rely heavily on their star pass catcher. Harrison Jr. possesses a remarkable skill set, standing tall at 6′4″, showcasing exceptional route-running abilities, speed and impressive strength.

With 604 yards and five touchdowns in just six games this season, he’s on track to match or even surpass last year’s outstanding performance. In 2022, he concluded with a remarkable 1295 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Last year, he had a 185-yard game against Penn State and put up 120 yards against a formidable Michigan team. Harrison Jr. consistently delivers in high-stakes matches, and all eyes will be on him once more come Saturday.

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Pennsylvania bettors have to be looking to bet on their team. If you are concerned about how the Nittany Lions matchup against the Buckeyes, you may want to steer away from the moneyline or even the spread.

Nonetheless, this bet is still favorable and the -135 line presents itself nicely. The total line for this game is set at 45.5 points. The spread is +4.5 for Penn State. Using these projections, we would expect and final score that read something near 24-21.

With the over/under projecting both teams reach the 20s we like this bet. Despite the competition, this is a Penn State team that is averaging 40.6 points per game, compared to 36.2 from Ohio State.

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