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The Penn State Nittany Lions come into Week 5 at Ohio State as a +3.5 home dog. They own a 4-0 record Straight Up and 3-1 Against The Spread.
The Nittany Lions So Far in 2018
ESPN.com: "The matchup Saturday in State College has a history of shaping the CFP picture, though not as the Nittany Lions would prefer -- even when they win. FPI favors PSU to beat the Buckeyes after consecutive 60-point showings in Weeks 3 and 4."
The Lions 2018-2019 Odds
30-1 to win the College Football Championship. Lock this one in now for a $300 payout on every $10 bet. If they win, these odds are coming down.
Ohio State vs. Penn State Trends, Predictions
There is a very strong stats that favor Penn State.
After 2 or more consecutive straight up wins, the Nittany Lions are 17-1 Against The Spread over the past three seasons.
As an underdog, Penn State is 5-1 ATS.
The last two games between these teams were highly competitive and close.
Ohio State rallied to win 39-38 in Columbus last season while Penn State walked away with the 24-21 victory the year prior.
The AthlonSports.com prediction:
Expect a close game that mirrors the last two matchups in this series. Penn State’s defense will have its hands full with Haskins and the Buckeyes’ passing game, but McSorley and Sanders are tough to contain for four quarters. With both teams likely to score points, this game may come down to whichever team can make a timely stop in the fourth quarter. The guess here is Ohio State does just that, edging Penn State for another close victory. Prediction: Ohio State 34, Penn State 31
- Ean Lamb, Gambling911.com
