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The Ohio State Buckeyes (11-16, 3-13 Big Ten) host the Penn State Nittany Lions (16-11, 7-9 Big Ten) after losing three straight home games. The Buckeyes are favored by just 2 points in the matchup, which starts at 6:30 PM ET on Thursday, February 23, 2023. The matchup has a point total of 142.5.
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How do I watch Buckeyes vs. Nittany Lions?
- Game Day: Thursday, February 23, 2023
- Game Time: 6:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Arena: Value City Arena
Betting Lines for Buckeyes vs. Nittany Lions
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | -2 | 142.5 |
Ohio State Betting Stats & Information
- Ohio State has been the moneyline favorite 13 times this season. They’ve finished 7-6 in those games.
- The Buckeyes have not played a game this season with moneyline odds of -123 or shorter.
- The Buckeyes are 8-19-0 against the spread this season.
- The Nittany Lions have a 4-5 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 2 points or more.
- Ohio State’s average point total in outings this season is 142.3, 0.2 points below the total in this game.
Penn State Betting Stats & Info
- Penn State has won two of the 10 games it has played as underdogs this season.
- The Nittany Lions have not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +102.
- So far this season, the Nittany Lions have put together a 14-12-1 record against the spread.
- In games they have played as at least 2-point underdogs this season, the Nittany Lions are 4-5 against the spread.
- The average over/under in Penn State’s games this season is 0.5 fewer points than the point total of 142.5 for this outing.
Ohio State vs. Penn State Season Stat Comparison
| Ohio State Rank | Ohio State AVG | Penn State AVG | Penn State Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150th | 73 | Points Scored | 73.3 | 146th |
| 155th | 69.2 | Points Allowed | 68.7 | 145th |
| 61st | 34 | Rebounds | 29.7 | 289th |
| 67th | 9.9 | Off. Rebounds | 4.9 | 362nd |
| 261st | 6.6 | 3pt Made | 10.9 | 2nd |
| 299th | 11.6 | Assists | 14.5 | 85th |
| 63rd | 10.8 | Turnovers | 8.3 | 3rd |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Ohio State Buckeyes Leaders
- The scoring leader for the Buckeyes this season is Brice Sensabaugh, who averages 16.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and one assist per game.
- Zed Key leads Ohio State in rebounding, averaging 7.5 per game, while Isaac Likekele leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 2.7 in each contest.
- Sensabaugh makes more threes per game than any other member of the Buckeyes, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of two per contest.
Penn State Nittany Lions Leaders
- Jalen Pickett has the top spot on the Nittany Lions leaderboards for scoring (18.6 per game), rebounds (7.4 per game), and assists (seven per game).
- Andrew Funk makes three three-pointers per game, the most on the Nittany Lions.
