In this season’s Peach Bowl, the Penn State Nittany Lions are the favorites, but by less than a touchdown (-3.5) over the Ole Miss Rebels. Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia will host the matchup on December 30, 2023, starting at 12:00 PM ET on ESPN. The over/under is set at 49.5 in the contest.
Penn State vs. Ole Miss Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread Favorite: Nittany Lions (-3.5)Moneyline: Nittany Lions (-166), Rebels (+140)Total: 49.5 pointsBest Penn State vs. Ole Miss Promo Code
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When: Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 12:00 PM ETLocation: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GeorgiaTV: ESPNNittany Lions 2023 Stats & Rankings
Penn State 2023 Betting Info
The Nittany Lions have covered eight times in 11 matchups with a spread this season.Penn State is 8-1 against the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more this season.Nittany Lions games have gone over the point total six out of 11 times this season.The Nittany Lions’ average point total in matchups this year is 47.5, two points less than the over/under in this game.The Nittany Lions are 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall over their last three games.Ole Miss and its opponents have combined to hit the over in one of those games.The Rebels’ past three games have ended with an average of 58.2 points scored. That’s 8.7 more points than this contest’s over/under.Nittany Lions Home/Away Splits (2023)
Penn State’s Offense vs. Ole Miss’ Defense (2023)
The Rebels’ defense gives up 7.1 yards per pass attempt (56th in the FBS). The Nittany Lions’ offense averages 6.6 yards per pass (98th in college football).Penn State’s rushing game ranks 24th in the FBS (188 yards per game). Ole Miss gives up 151.9 rushing yards per game (66th).Penn State averages 204.3 passing yards per game (93rd in the FBS). It will be facing the Rebels’ defense which ranks 61st, allowing 220 yards per game through the air.Rebels 2023 Stats & Rankings
Ole Miss 2023 Betting Info
The Rebels’ record against the spread is 7-4-1.In games this season as favorites of at least 3.5 points, Penn State has an 8-1 record against the spread.The Rebels have seen five of its 12 games go over the point total.The average total the Nittany Lions have had set in games this year is two less points than this outing’s point total.The Nittany Lions have covered the spread twice in their last three matchups while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.In one of those three games, the final combined score went over the set total.The past three Rebels games averaged 8.7 more points (58.2) than this matchup’s over/under.Rebels Home/Away Splits (2023)
Ole Miss’ Offense vs. Penn State’s Defense (2023)
The Rebels are 85th in the FBS in third-down percentage (36.7%), and will be up against the 10th-ranked Nittany Lions third down defense (29.6%).The Rebels average 4.5 yards per carry (57th in college football) compared to the 2.2 per attempt the Nittany Lions give up (first in the FBS).Ole Miss has the 41st-ranked rushing offense in the FBS (179.6 yards per game). It faces Penn State’s second-ranked rushing defense, which gives up 70.8 on the ground.Penn State vs. Ole Miss Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Penn State vs. Ole Miss sees the Nittany Lions (-166 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we prefer the over at 49.5 points.
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