NCAA Football Handicapping: Ohio State vs Penn State

The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Beaver Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Nittany Lions listed as 6-point favorites versus the Buckeyes, while the game's total is sitting at 39. Dane Sanzenbacher caught two touchdown passes and Terrelle Pryor threw for one and ran for another in Ohio State's 45-0 victory over New Mexico State in Week 9. The Buckeyes just covered the 43.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 50. Penn State exploded for 21 points in the fourth quarter for a 34-13 win over Northwestern at Ryan Field in Week 9. PSU covered as a 17-point favorite while the final score played over the 46-point total. Current streak: Ohio State has won 2 straight games. Penn State has won 5 straight games. Team records: Ohio State: 7-2 SU, 7-2 ATS Penn State: 8-1 SU, 4-4 ATS Ohio State most recently: When playing in November are 9-1 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing within the conference are 8-2 Penn State most recently: When playing in November are 7-3 When playing on grass are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When playing within the conference are 8-2 A few trends to consider: Ohio State is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games Ohio State is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road Ohio State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Ohio State is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games on the road Penn State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Penn State is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home Penn State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Ohio State The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Penn State's last 5 games when playing Ohio State Next up: Ohio State home to Iowa, Saturday, November 14 Penn State home to Indiana, Saturday, November 14     For more information: A Perfect Play means an angle that is a 100 percent angle with a minimum of 12 games. However, not all 12-0 or better stats automatically qualify as a Perfect Play depending on counter information and the time period the perfect stat applies. NOTE THIS IS A NEW definition upon review. Since upgrading the definition, The Great One Stevie Vincent is 10-3 with Perfect Plays, but the biggest one yet goes today. Among the many angles is one that has won 15 straight times. Get five winners in collegiate football including a Level 5 over/under as well. Click now to purchase