Ohio State vs Penn State Basketball Odds

The Buckeyes will play the Nittany Lions on Thursday, January 30th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Ohio State and Penn State are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 30th, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Ohio State currently has a 94.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Penn State is 92.33.
  • Away Ohio State - Ohio State starts this game with a 2-3 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Penn State - Penn State meets Ohio State boasting a 10-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Ohio State currently ranks 8th (0.444) in the Big Ten Conference, with Penn State now standing 11th (0.300) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Big Ten Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Ohio State has a 0.600 overall win percentage, with Penn State matching up with a 0.619 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Ohio State currently possesses 12-8 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Penn State has tallied a 13-8 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Buckeyes at Nittany Lions Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Ohio State
Favorite

Penn State
Penn State has a -3.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Ohio State has a +3.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. Ohio State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 147.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 147.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Ohio State
Favorite

Penn State
Penn State is the -170 moneyline favorite. Risk $170 to win $100 on Penn State at BetMGM. Ohio State is the +140 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $140 on Ohio State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Ohio State vs Penn State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 30th, 2025?

Penn State is a -3.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ohio State is a +3.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Ohio State vs Penn State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 30th, 2025?

The best over line is 147.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 147.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Ohio State vs Penn State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 30th, 2025?

Penn State is a -170 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ohio State is a +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Ohio State
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Underdog Ohio State - Ohio State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +3.5 Ohio State underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.

Favorite Penn State - Penn State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -3.5 Penn State favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Ohio State at Penn State Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Ohio State
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First to 5 Points
1/30/25 6:30pm EST
-105-135Bet
Ohio State
Penn State
First to 10 Points
1/30/25 6:30pm EST
-102-135Bet
Ohio State
Penn State
First to 15 Points
1/30/25 6:30pm EST
+100-140Bet
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Game to Overtime
1/30/25 6:30pm EST
Yes +775No -2500Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Ohio State, Penn State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Ohio State15-120.55610-63-57-9+60.438L2
Penn State15-130.53611-52-75-12+8.50.294W2

Ohio State & Penn State Futures Odds

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Ohio State Championship Odds
2024-25 Ohio State NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Penn State Championship Odds
2024-25 Penn State NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Ohio State & Penn State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Ohio State vs Penn State College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 30th, 2025 at 6:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Ohio State vs Penn State Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ohio State vs Penn State Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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