The fourth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes play the third-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions this Saturday at Noon in Beaver Stadium. Penn State has yet to lose a game this season, while Ohio State’s only loss was to the number-one Oregon Ducks earlier this month.
The early lines at college football betting sites favor the Buckeyes by 3.5 points on the road.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Line
- Point Spread: Ohio State -3.5 (EVEN), Penn State +3.5 (-120)
- Moneyline: Ohio State -165, Penn State +140
- Over: 45.0 (-110)
- Under: 45.0 (-110)
If these lines are accurate, Ohio State will win the game and climb back into the conference championship race.
A four-team logjam is currently frontloading the Big Ten standings, including the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers. The Buckeyes need the win to avoid falling into the conference’s mid-tier.
2024 Big Ten Standings
- Indiana – 5-0, 8-0
- Oregon – 5-0, 8-0
- Penn State – 4-0, 7-0
- Ohio State 3-1, 6-1
- Illinois 3-2, 6-2
- Iowa 3-2, 5-3
- Michigan 3-2, 5-3
- Minnesota 3-2, 5-3
- Wisconsin 3-2, 5-3
- Nebraska 2-3, 5-3
- Michigan State 2-3, 4-4
- Washington 2-3, 4-4
- USC 2-4, 4-4
- Maryland 1-4, 4-4
- Rutgers 1-4, 4-4
- Northwestern 1-4, 3-5
- UCLA 1-4, 2-5
- Purdue 0-4, 1-6
Indiana has yet to face any real contenders, but they’ve blown the doors off most of their competition this season. IU has an outside shot at the College Football Playoffs if they can at least split the series with Ohio State and the Michigan Wolverines and finish the year with one loss.
The Hoosiers are favored by over a touchdown against the Michigan State Spartans this weekend. After their contests with Michigan and the Buckeyes, they will face Purdue.
Oregon plays the Wolverines this weekend. The Ducks are favored by two touchdowns over last year’s national champions.
The latest Big Ten futures also suggest a four-horse race, with the Ducks and Buckeyes projected as the most likely teams to make it to the championship game this December.
2024 Big Ten Conference Championship Odds
- Oregon EVEN
- Ohio State +160
- Penn State +425
- Indiana +1100
All four programs also feature prominently in the odds for betting on the CFP National Champions.
2024-2025 CFP Futures
- Georgia (#2) +350
- Oregon (#1) +450
- Ohio State (#4) +500
- Texas (#6) +500
- Tennessee (#7) +1200
- Clemson (#11) +1400
- Penn State (#3) +1400
- Alabama (#14) +1800
- Miami Florida (#5) +1800
- Texas A&M (#10) +2500
- Notre Dame (#8) +4000
- Indiana (#13) +4500
Penn State has not won a national championship since 1986. Oregon and Indiana have never won a college football title. The Hoosiers have a 3-10 record in bowl games despite playing football for over 130 years.
On November 5th, the College Football Playoffs Selection Committee will issue their first CFP rankings for the 2024-25 season. This week may be the final chance to lock in four-figure moneylines on some of these legit contenders.
Sources:
- Bovada Sportsbook (Bovada Review)
- The Big Ten
- AP News
Entertainment
These Go To Eleven: Betting On Spinal Tap II
Entertainment
Bet On Survivor Season 48 And The Amazing Race Season 37
