The Buckeyes will play the Nittany Lions on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Ohio State and Penn State are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Ohio State currently has a 96.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Penn State is 91.33.
- Away Ohio State - Ohio State starts this game with a 4-4 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
- Home Penn State - Penn State meets Ohio State boasting a 8-7 record as a home team. They currently rank 7th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Ohio State currently ranks 5th (0.600) in the Big Ten Conference, with Penn State now standing 13th (0.125) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Ohio State has a 0.654 overall win percentage, with Penn State matching up with a 0.407 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Ohio State currently possesses 17-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Penn State has tallied a 11-16 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hocus Pocus basketball focus! Ohio State 17-9, Penn State 11-16, conference standings crucial. Ohio State 9-6, Penn State 2-14, tournament seeds at stake.
Ohio State on a winning streak, Penn State on a losing streak. Wizard predicts intense battle on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Let the magic of March Madness begin!
Best Buckeyes at Nittany Lions Odds
| Underdog Penn State | Favorite Ohio State |
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| Underdog Penn State | Favorite Ohio State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Ohio State is a -6.5 -118 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Penn State is a +6.5 -102 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 153.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 153.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Ohio State is a -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Penn State is a +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Ohio State
Penn State
3/04/26 7:30pm EST | -6.5 -118+6.5 -102 |
Underdog Penn State - Penn State bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A +6.5 Penn State underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Ohio State - Ohio State bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A -6.5 Ohio State favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Ohio State at Penn State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Ohio State
Penn State
First to 5 Points
3/04/26 7:30pm EST | -145+105Bet |
Ohio State
Penn State
First to 10 Points
3/04/26 7:30pm EST | -165+118Bet |
Ohio State
Penn State
First to 15 Points
3/04/26 7:30pm EST | -185+130Bet |
Ohio State
Penn State
Game to Overtime
3/04/26 7:30pm EST | Yes +875No -5000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Ohio State | 21-13 | 0.618 | 14-3 | 5-6 | 12-8 | +7 | 0.600 | L2 |
| Penn State | 12-20 | 0.375 | 9-8 | 2-9 | 3-17 | +16 | 0.150 | L3 |
Ohio State & Penn State Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Ohio State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Ohio State YR: futures available
Penn State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Penn State YR: futures available
Ohio State & Penn State Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Ohio State vs Penn State College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 at 7:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Ohio State vs Penn State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ohio State vs Penn State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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