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The Ohio State Buckeyes come into Week 5 at Penn State as a -3.5 favorite on the road. They own a 3-1 record Straight Up and 3-1 Against The Spread.
The Buckeyes So Far in 2018
Only against TCU did the Buckeyes look even remotely vulnerable.
BlackShoeDiaries.com writes: big point totals by TCU and Oregon State against Ohio State’s defense have shown that the Buckeyes can be burnt by big plays, and Penn State has the athletes to take advantage.
The Buckeyes 2018-2019 Odds
5-1 to win the College Football Championship.
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
