Penn State Nittany Lions vs Ohio State Buckeyes predictions, Mar 04, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

7 months ago

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As the Penn State Nittany Lions prepare to host the Ohio State Buckeyes on March 4, 2026, both teams enter the matchup with identical recent records, winning just 2 of their last 5 games. This contest promises to be a crucial battle in the NCAA landscape, with both programs looking to improve their standings as the season progresses.

Tactically, Penn State’s strengths lie in their disciplined defense and ability to create open shooting opportunities. However, their recent performances have been inconsistent, which could lead to vulnerabilities against a solid Ohio State squad. The Buckeyes, on the other hand, possess a more dynamic offensive strategy, leveraging speed and versatility to capitalize on scoring chances. Their efficiency in transition could prove pivotal both in maintaining leads and overcoming any defensive lapses from Penn State.

The current bookmaker odds reflect a clear favor towards Ohio State at 1.27, compared to Penn State’s 3.56, suggesting that the Buckeyes are expected to perform strongly. Predicted final score predictions lean towards Ohio State, with a projected outcome of 83-74. As both teams vie for momentum, this matchup could be a critical turning point, making it a highly competitive encounter with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Penn State
26.4%

Ohio State
73.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 74:83

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Betting Odds

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	3.47		1.3
	3.6		1.29
	3.45		1.24

Latest Results

28.02.26 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – 71:69
21.02.26 Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – 87:64
18.02.26 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – 72:85
14.02.26 Oregon Ducks basketball – Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – 83:72
11.02.26 Washington Huskies basketball – Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – 60:63

01.03.26 Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – Purdue Boilermakers basketball – 82:74
25.02.26 Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – 74:57
22.02.26 Michigan State Spartans basketball – Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – 66:60
17.02.26 Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – Wisconsin Badgers basketball – 86:69
14.02.26 Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – Virginia Cavaliers basketball – 66:70

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Penn State won 2.

Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.

Penn State may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Ohio State is the team to beat.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Penn State won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 1441:1529. (average 72.1:76.5).

Including home matches between the teams, Penn State won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 599:611. (average 74.9:76.4).

Latest Head To Head

26.01.26 Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – 84:78
30.01.25 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – 64:83
20.01.24 Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – 79:67
09.12.23 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – 83:80
23.02.23 Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – 71:75

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.31 (14.96%)

2. Duke Blue Devils: 4.36 (14.79%)

3. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (11.74%)

4. Florida Gators: 8.6 (7.51%)

5. Houston Cougars: 11.7 (5.52%)

6. Connecticut Huskies: 16.4 (3.94%)

7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 17 (3.8%)

8. Iowa State: 21.4 (3.02%)

9. Kansas Jayhawks: 27 (2.39%)

10. Purdue Boilermakers: 37 (1.74%)

11. Michigan State: 45 (1.43%)

12. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 51.2 (1.26%)

13. St. Johns Sonics: 55 (1.17%)

14. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 57.4 (1.12%)

15. Arkansas Razorbacks: 57.4 (1.12%)

16. Alabama Crimson Tide: 57.4 (1.12%)

17. St. Johns Red Storm: 61.5 (1.05%)

18. Tennessee Volunteers: 65.4 (0.99%)

19. Virginia Cavaliers: 73.4 (0.88%)

20. North Carolina: 76.2 (0.85%)

21. Texas Tech: 80.2 (0.8%)

22. Kentucky Wildcats: 85.2 (0.76%)

23. Louisville: 98.2 (0.66%)

24. VCU Rams: 100 (0.65%)

25. UC Irvine: 100 (0.65%)

26. High Point: 100 (0.65%)

27. Liberty: 100 (0.65%)

28. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.65%)

29. McNeese State: 100 (0.65%)

30. Utah State: 100 (0.65%)

31. Yale: 100 (0.65%)

32. Saint Marys: 100 (0.65%)

33. Vanderbilt Commodores: 100.2 (0.64%)

34. Wisconsin Badgers: 105.2 (0.61%)

35. Clemson: 105.2 (0.61%)

36. Brigham Young: 105.2 (0.61%)

37. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.59%)

38. St. Louis Billikens: 110.2 (0.59%)

39. NC State: 110.2 (0.59%)

40. Texas A&M: 120.2 (0.54%)

41. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.5%)

42. Miami (FL): 130.2 (0.5%)

43. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.5%)

44. UCLA: 130.2 (0.5%)

45. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.43%)

46. Villanova Wildcats: 180.2 (0.36%)

47. Indiana Hoosiers: 180.2 (0.36%)

48. UCF Knights: 180.2 (0.36%)

49. Ohio State Buckeyes: 180.2 (0.36%)

50. New Mexico: 180.2 (0.36%)

51. Auburn Tigers: 180.2 (0.36%)

52. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.36%)

53. Missouri Tigers: 230.2 (0.28%)

54. Santa Clara: 230.2 (0.28%)

55. Virginia Tech: 280.2 (0.23%)

56. TCU: 280.2 (0.23%)

57. West Virginia: 280.2 (0.23%)

58. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.23%)

59. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.13%)

60. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.06%)

61. Baylor Bears: 1001 (0.06%)

62. Seton Hall Pirates: 1001 (0.06%)

63. USC Trojans: 1001 (0.06%)

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