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Penn State vs Ole Miss Prediction Football Picks 12-30-23

Penn State Nittany Lions (10-2) vs Ole Miss Rebels (10-2)
2023-12-30 12:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Penn State Nittany Lions -4.5 -- Over/Under: 49.5
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The Ole Miss Rebels are in their fourth straight bowl game and have a chance to win 11 games for the first time. The Penn State Nittany Lions have won 4 of their last 5 games and are in their third straight bowl game. Let’s preview the Peach Bowl and give out a Ole Miss Rebels vs Penn State Nittany Lions prediction.

Ole Miss Rebels Betting Preview 

The Ole Miss Rebels are coming off wins over UL Monroe and Mississippi State. Jaxson Dart is completing 65.4 percent of his passes for 2,985 yards, 20 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Tre Harris and Dayton Wade have combined for 1,620 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, while Jordan Watkins has 53 receptions. The Ole Miss Rebels ground game is averaging 179 yards per contest, and Quinshon Judkins leads the way with 1,052 yards and 15 touchdowns. Defensively, Ole Miss is allowing 22.3 points and 371.9 yards per game. Trey Washington leads the Ole Miss Rebels with 75 tackles, Jared Ivey has 5.5 sacks and John Saunders Jr. has 3 interceptions.

Ole Miss Rebels Team Facts

  • The underdog has won each of Ole Miss’ last three Bowl games.
  • Ole Miss has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games.
  • Ole Miss has won the first quarter in 27 of its last 36 games against non-conference opponents.
  • Ole Miss has won the first half in 13 of its last 16 games against non-conference opponents.
  • Each of Ole Miss’ last six Bowl games have gone UNDER the total points line.

Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Preview 

The Penn State Nittany Lions lost to Michigan but responded with wins over Rutgers and Michigan State. Drew Allar is completing 61.1 percent of his passes for 2,336 yards, 23 touchdowns and 1 interception. KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Theo Johnson have combined for 998 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, while Tyler Warren has 29 receptions. The Penn State Nittany Lions ground game is averaging 186.7 yards per contest, and Kaytron Allen leads the way with 851 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Penn State is allowing 11.4 points and 223.3 yards per game. Kobe King leads the Penn State Nittany Lions with 54 tackles, Adisa Isaac has 7.5 sacks and Daequan Hardy has 2 interceptions.

Penn State Nittany Lions Team Facts

  • The favorite has won each of Penn State’s last 26 games.
  • The favorite has covered the spread in 16 of Penn State’s last 17 games.
  • Penn State has won the first quarter in each of its last seven games against non-conference opponents.
  • Penn State has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 games against non-conference opponents.
  • Each of Penn State’s last four games against non-conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Ole Miss Rebels vs Penn State Nittany Lions prediction

The Penn State Nittany Lions are the more balanced team in the fact they play better defense, and they’re 9-3 ATS on the season. However, we’re getting a good deal of points with an offensive powerhouse in Ole Miss and a creative offense that Penn State doesn’t see in the Big Ten. There’s sure to be some adjusting on the side of the Nittany Lions, and I believe this game is closer to a coin flip. Give me Ole Miss and the free points.

Liam Elyes's Free Pick: Ole Miss Rebels +4.5

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Liam Elyes

Elyes is a huge tennis fan, having followed the sport since a young age. Often going to many tournaments, and having learnt a lot about the ins and outs of the game, Elyes always aims to find the best bets possible for profits. From ATP 250s to Grand Slam tournaments, Elyes covers all the important matches on the ATP and WTA Tour.

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