Penn State vs Ohio State Basketball Odds

The Nittany Lions will play the Buckeyes on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 12:00 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 2023-24 college basketball season, Penn State and Ohio State are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, Penn State currently has a 95.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Ohio State is 95.33.
  • Away Penn State - Penn State starts this game with a 0-3 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Ohio State - Ohio State meets Penn State boasting a 8-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Penn State currently ranks 6th (0.429) in the Big Ten Conference, with Ohio State now standing 7th (0.333) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big Ten Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Penn State has a 0.500 overall win percentage, with Ohio State, matching up with a 0.706 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Penn State currently possesses 9-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Ohio State has tallied a 12-5 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Attention, magical folks and basketball enthusiasts! Brace yourselves for a captivating clash on Saturday, January 20th, 2024, as the Penn State Nittany Lions venture into the den of the Ohio State Buckeyes. Penn State stands at 9-9 overall, while Ohio State holds a 12-5 record in the 2023-24 college basketball season.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay.

Now, let's delve into the importance of college basketball conference records, as they will determine the coveted conference tournament seeds. Penn State holds a 3-4 Big Ten Conference standing, while Ohio State trails with a 2-4 record.

Excitement fills the air as Penn State rides the wave of victory with their last game win streak. Meanwhile, their opponent, Ohio State, struggles with a three-game losing streak. The tides are turning, and the magical battlefield is set for an incredible showdown.

We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. So, gather your wands and prepare for an enchanting collision of spells and skills on the basketball court.

Best Nittany Lions at Buckeyes Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Penn State
Favorite

Ohio State
Ohio State has a -10.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Penn State has a +10.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. Penn 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 149.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 149.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Penn State
Favorite

Ohio State
Ohio State is the -550 moneyline favorite. Risk $550 to win $100 on Ohio State at BetMGM. Penn State is the +400 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $400 on Penn State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Penn State vs Ohio State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 20th, 2024?

Ohio State is a -10.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Penn State is a +10.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Penn State vs Ohio State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 20th, 2024?

The best over line is 149.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 149.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Penn State vs Ohio State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 20th, 2024?

Ohio State is a -550 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Penn State is a +400 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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

A +10.5 Penn State underdog bet wins if they lose by 10 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 11 or more.

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

A -10.5 Ohio State favorite bet wins if they win by 11 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 10 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Penn State at Ohio State Prop Bets

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Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Penn State, Ohio State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Ohio State22-140.61115-52-89-11+80.450L1
Penn State16-170.48512-42-89-11+80.450L1

Penn State & Ohio State Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Penn State Championship Odds
2024-25 Penn State NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament 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 & Ohio State Team Pages

Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

How to Bet on the Game

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

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

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

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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