Penn State Nittany Lions vs Ohio State Buckeyes NCAAB Game Preview and Free Pick
Betting Odds
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The Penn State Nittany Lions will be facing off against the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Value City Arena on February 23, 2023, at 06:30. The current point spread for the game is Ohio State -3, with a total of 143.
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Recent Game for Penn State<br />
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Looking at the last five games played by Penn State, they have had mixed results. Their most recent game, played on February 18, 2023, resulted in a 76-69 win against MINN with a -7 point spread, while the game played on February 5, 2023, resulted in a 63-72 loss against NEB with a -5 point spread.
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Recent Game for Ohio State<br />
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As for Ohio State, they have had a tough time in their last five games, with all five resulting in losses. Their most recent game played on February 19, 2023, resulted in an 82-55 loss against PUR with a 13 point spread.
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Power Stats<br />
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When it comes to power stats, Penn State has a higher assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.66, while Ohio State has a ratio of 1.04. In terms of rebounding, Ohio State has the advantage with an average of 36.97 rebounds per game, while Penn State has an average of 32.04. However, Penn State has a higher shooting percentage differential of 3.12 compared to Ohio State's 3.06.
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Betting Trends<br />
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Ohio State<br />
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Taking a look at the betting trends for both teams, Ohio State has struggled in their last six games at home, with a 1-5 ATS and 1-5 SU record. They also have a 3-8 ATS record when playing against Penn State. On the other hand,
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Penn State<br />
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Penn State has struggled in their last seven games on the road, with a 1-6 SU record. However, they have an 8-3 ATS record when playing against Ohio State, and a 7-1 ATS record when playing on the road against Ohio State.
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Injury Report<br />
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The Nittany Lions of Penn State have reported injuries to one of their players, C. Dorsey, who is listed as questionable for their upcoming game on Thursday. The specific injury has not been disclosed. On the other hand, the Buckeyes of Ohio State have reported that Z. Key, a forward, is out for the remainder of the season due to a shoulder injury.
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Penn State vs Ohio State Pick ATS 02/23/23
Considering all the stats included in our preview and based on Penn State's stronger performance in their last five games, as well as their better record against Ohio State, We believe that Penn State as the underdog has the advantage so we will take the 3 points.