On the whole, Purdue is a much more respected program than prior to the arrival of head coach Jeff Brohm. In his first two years on the job, Brohm has led the Boilermakers to bowl games. And a signature win over Ohio State. This year the Boilers are struggling with injuries. By contrast, Penn State has shown power with the College Football betting games. The Nittany Lions were ignored in the preseason rankings. That is no longer the case after a dominant start to the season. As a matter of fact, the Nits are college football playoff contenders.
Purdue Boilermakers Vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 5, 2019, Noon ET |
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| Location: | Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania |
| Purdue vs. Penn State TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Purdue | +28 (-110) | 55½ (-110) | +2500 |  |
| Penn State | -28 (-110) | 55½ (-110) | -5000 | |
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Purdue Boilermakers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Overview
Penn State is 4-0 straight up, 3-1 vs. the odds, and 2-2 over the total. Last week the Nittany Lions went into Maryland and scored a 59-0 sportsbook payout. PSU ranks fifth in the nation for scoring offense and second for points allowed. Injury-riddled Purdue is 1-3 both straight up and vs. the odds with three overs. Specifically, the Boilermakers are coming off a tough 38-31 home loss to Minnesota. Purdue ranks 75th in the nation for scoring offense and 108th for points allowed. In view of these metrics, a third straight bowl season is in doubt.
Key Boilermakers: QB Elijah Sindelar (978 YDS, 64% COMP, 8.7 AVG, 9 TD, 3 INT, 2 SACK, 158.8 RTG), RB King Doerue (37 RSH, 131 YDS, 3.5 YPC, 2 TD), WR Rondale Moore (29 REC, 387 YDS, 13.3 YPC, 2 TD), PK JD Dellinger (15-15 XP, 4-5 FG)
Key Nittany Lions: QB Sean Clifford (1179 YDS, 66% COMP, 11.1 AVG, 9 TD, 1 INT, 6 SACK, 185.6 RTG, 32 RSH, 167 YDS, 5.2 YPC, 1 TD), RB Journey Brown (26 RSH, 196 YDS, 7.5 YPC, 3 TD), WR KJ Hamler (16 REC, 353 YDS, 22.1 YPC, 3 TD), PK Jake Pinegar (26-26 XP, 4-4 FG)
And Against the Spread
The Boilermakers Are:
- 4-5 against the spread in their last 9 away games
- 2-10 under the total in road matchups
- 3-10-1 vs. the odds head to head with Penn State
- 2-8-1 under the total in their series with the Nittany Lions
- 13-5 on the board in away games vs. Big Ten Schools
- 1-9 under the total as a visitor in Big Ten Conference matchups.
The Nittany Lions Are:
- 7-2 against the spread in their last nine games at Beaver Stadium
- 3-5 under the total at home
- 5-2 with the odds at home against Purdue
- 1-5-1 under the total when hosting the Boilermakers
- 13-4-1 at Beaver Stadium against Big Ten teams
- 3-6 under the total when hosting Big Ten opponents.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions College Football Betting Games Picks
In this situation, Penn State has shown the ability to pay at home for College Football Betting Games. Furthermore, the Boilermakers have struggled to pay at Beaver Stadium and on the road. Of great concern is Purdue’s terrible defense.
Purdue Vs. Penn State College Football Betting Games Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions
Purdue Vs. Penn State College Football Betting Games Score Prediction: Penn State 49, Purdue 17