
Penn State vs Ohio State Prediction 1/30/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Ohio State (12-8) vs. Penn State (13-8)
January 30, 2025 6:30 pm EDT
The Line: Penn State -2.5; Over/Under: 148.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Penn State vs Ohio State prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 30th at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Preview
The Penn State Nittany Lions are 13-8 (3-7) this year after they lost to Michigan by a score of 76-72 in their last game. Penn State was tied at 35 at halftime and had a lead in the final minutes of the game, but they were outscored 9-0 to end the game with a loss. The Nittany Lions shot 49% from the field, 47.4% on three-pointers, and 81.3% on free throws in the game. Nick Kern Jr. led Penn State with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Ace Baldwin Jr. added 15 points and six assists in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Nittany Lions lost to Iowa by a score of 76-75 but did beat Rutgers by a score of 80-72 before that. Penn State has lost six of their last seven games and they are currently near the bottom of the Big Ten standings. Penn State has scored 83.2 points per game and they have allowed 72.1 points per game, while also averaging 35.1 rebounds and 16.9 assists per game this season. Ace Baldwin Jr. is averaging 14.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game, while Nick Kern Jr. is averaging 13.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game this year. Penn State is shooting 48.8% from the field, 75.9% on free throws, and 34.7% on three-pointers this season. Penn State will face Minnesota and UCLA following this one.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes are 12-8 (4-5) this season after they defeated Iowa by a score of 82-65 in their last game. Ohio State led 30-26 at halftime and added 52 points in the second half for the win. The Buckeyes shot 48.4% from the field, 29.6% on three-pointers, and 73.7% on free throws in the game. Micah Parrish led Ohio State with 18 points and six rebounds, while Bruce Thornton added 15 points and eight rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Buckeyes defeated Purdue by a score of 73-70 but did lose to Indiana by a score of 77-76 before that. Ohio State has lost three of their last five games and they are currently 1.5 games ahead of Penn State in the Big Ten standings. Ohio State has scored 79.9 points per game and they have allowed 71.0 points per game, while also averaging 35.3 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game this season. Bruce Thornton is averaging 17.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game, while Devin Royal is averaging 13.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. Ohio State is shooting 48.3% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 37.3% on three-pointers this season. Ohio State will meet Illinois after this game.
Why Penn State will beat Ohio State
- The home team has won each of Penn State’s last four games.
- Ohio State has lost 15 of its last 20 night games against the Big Ten Conference.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Ohio State’s last six games.
Penn State vs Ohio State Prediction
Ohio State comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak and they have some positive momentum, but they will be on the road for this game. The Buckeyes did win their last road game against Purdue, but they have struggled in their other road games this season. Penn State has lost six of their last seven games, but they have played better than that record would suggest. The Nittany Lions had a late lead on Michigan, lost to Iowa by one, lost to MSU by five, and lost to Oregon by one in their last five games, so they are just a few plays away from having 3-4 more wins. It is never easy to beat Penn State at home and I think they are going to finally close out a game here. Take the Nittany Lions to win at home.