Consider that Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin is derisively known as “Big Game James.” Cause by Franklin routinely comes up short in College Football Betting matchups against college football’s best teams. Previously this season, Franklin’s Lions lost 20-13 in a home game against the Ohio State Buckeyes in front of the biggest crowd in Penn State history. But Ohio State did Penn State a favor by losing to Michigan in the regular season finale. Thus, Big Game James is in the Big Ten Championship Game against the Oregon Ducks.
2024 Big Ten Championship Game Oregon Ducks vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
| Date and Time: | Saturday, December 7, 2024, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN |
| TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Penn State | +3½ -115 | 50 -110 | +155 |  |
| Oregon | -3½ -105 | 50 -110 | -180 | |
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Oregon Ducks Team Overview
Last game, the Oregon Ducks won 49-21 against the Washington Huskies as 17-point home favorites. The game went over the offshore betting total of 50. Oregon has a record of 12-0 straight up, 6-6 against the spread, and 5-7 over/under the total. Oregon ranks 15th for total offense, 15th for passing, 58th for rushing and 20th for scoring. Defensively they rank 7th overall, 8th against the pass, 21st against the rush, and 9th for points allowed. Also, Oregon ranks 22nd for fewest turnovers lost and 64th for takeaways.
Penn State Nittany Lions Team Overview
Last game, the Penn State Nittany Lions won 44-7 against the Maryland Terrapins as 26.5-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 50.5. Penn State has a record of 11-1 straight up, 6-6 against the spread, and 5-7 over/under the total. Penn State ranks 19th for total offense, 40th for passing, 26th for rushing and 30th for scoring. Defensively they rank 3rd overall, 7th against the pass, 7th against the rush, and 6th for points allowed. Also, Penn State ranks 20th for fewest turnovers lost and 45th for takeaways.
Indeed, Michigan did what Penn State couldn’t. Now that means the Nittany Lions will go where Ohio State can’t. To show, Penn State capitalized on a major Big Ten upset Saturday, thumping Maryland. As a result it reached its second Big Ten championship game under head coach James Franklin.
The Nittany Lions won 11 regular-season games for the first time under Franklin. Also, it was the first time since 2008. But that loss ultimately didn’t keep them from Indianapolis.
Following its loss to Ohio State in October, Penn State won out. Last Saturday the Wolverines changed the entire tenor of the Big Ten title race Saturday. Michigan beat Ohio State 13-10 in Columbus. The Wolverines kicked a field goal with 45 seconds left. And then they stopped Ohio State on fourth down to win their fourth consecutive game in the series.
Thus, Penn State took the field Saturday at Beaver Stadium needing a win to return to Lucas Oil Stadium. Penn State heads to Indianapolis with a bit of fire. Backup quarterback Beau Pribula threw a 15-yard touchdown pass as time expired. As a result, Maryland coach Mike Locksley lost his mind.
Oregon vs. Penn State SBG Free Picks
Penn State will be seen as a good College Football Betting value against a team that is a bigger brand in the casual sector. Oregon will be overpriced because of the casual sector overflow.
Oregon vs. Penn State SBG Best Bet: Penn State Nittany Lions.