Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Oregon Ducks 12/7/24 – It’s time for the Big Ten Championship game, where the Penn State Nittany Lions will take on the undefeated Oregon Ducks. The odds are stacked in Penn State’s favor as they carry a strong 11-1 record and have emerged victorious from their impressive season, aiming for one more win, while the Ducks have made a perfect entrance into the competition with a record of 12 straight wins. The victor of this encounter will earn the final shot at cementing their seat in the Championship game of the College Football Playoffs, thus making this match a thriller and one worthy to watch. Fans should see explosive plays from both sides, as both teams are keen to prove a point at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Oregon Ducks 12/7/24
| When: | Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 8:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Lucas Oil Stadium |
| TV: | CBS |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Nittany Lions | +3.5 | Over 49.5 -115 | +155 |  |
| Ducks | -3.5 | Under 49.5 -105 | -185 | |
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Oregon is the narrow favorite in the betting odds by 3.5 points which is within distance from the Penn State team who are in strong form. This means that there might not be a fuel difference between these two sides however, the defense of Penn State should be able to hold them back. In fact, it is likely that Oregon’s offense will help them surpass the spread. The total of the match is 49.5, so expect this to be a great battle with an over-bet possibility if both teams click offensively.
Drew Allar QB vs. Dillon Gabriel QB
Drew Allar has stepped up to become an influential player for the Nittany Lions as he finished the season with a total of 2668 yards and 18 passing touchdowns. This said, a completion percentage of 71.6 percent is very impressive, but he has managed to throw five interceptions. Yet, with this type of balanced offense at Penn State, the objective for Allar will be to provide consistent quarterback play while avoiding mistakes. He is capable of testing Oregon’s defense vertically impactfully on a deep throw to Tyler Warren, but one should be careful about the pressure created by the fierce Oregon pass rush.
Dillon Gabriel very much has been a one-man army for the Oregon team and he has managed to record 3275 yards with 24 TD passes. To add on, his 73.5% completion percentage draws attention towards accuracy and decision making standing on ball. Gabriel will definitely test the soldiers of the penn state secondary with throwing the ball to receivers like Tez Johnson. He has taken 12 sacks in the current season and is susceptible to being pressured, however, as a deep ball passer possessing adequate movement, he remains a serious threat. Given time in the pocket, one can say that the Oregon offense is likely to flourish.
Penn State Nittany Lions Offensive Analysis
Penn State has been on a warpath in the past weeks, winning 4 out of 5 of their recent matches, one of them absolutely dominating in a 44-7 win against Maryland. Drew Allar’s consistency has been impressive, but so has the Nittany Lions running back, Nicholas Singleton, has rushed for 733 yards with 7 touchdowns making it a great balance in offense. Singleton’s average of 6.1 yards per carry makes him a versatile player which opened up the passing game. Another player who poses a threat to the Oregon defense is Tyler Warren, who has almost 1000 receiving yards this season.
Oregon Ducks Offensive Analysis
Oregon seems unbeatable at the moment, having won their last five matches with ease, one of which was a 49-21 blowout against Washington. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel’s efficiency has been boosted by Jordan James’ explosive performance on the ground, who ended up with 1,166 rushing yards and 13 rushing TDs. The Ducks can strike from the air or ground, adding to the misery of the defense. T. Johnson has 9 touchdowns and will test Penn State’s secondary with his quickness as he is one of the key targets for wide receivers.
Trends
Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Trends
Penn State are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
Penn State are 11-1 SU in their last 12 games.
Penn State are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
Penn State are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games played in December.
Penn State are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games played on a Saturday.
Oregon Ducks Betting Trends
Oregon are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Oregon’s last 15 games.
Oregon are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games.
Oregon are 13-0 SU in their last 13 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
Oregon are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the East Division division.
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Oregon Ducks Betting Prediction
The game can go either way with both teams having powerful offenses and solid teams in defense. Barron Bould maximize control of the offense and clock balance it so as to limit turnovers making it’s crucial for them to remain close as the game progresses giving them chances. Nonetheless, any high expectations of them winning may not be possible considering the presence of Gabriel and the type of high-powered attack that Oregon has. With Oregon given favor by just 3.5, it definitely is difficult to bet against them considering their momentum.
All in all, one can expect a high score and points being scored since the total is set at 49.5. Perhaps the better bet could be the spread where Oregon would be able to cover it, whereby the over on the total points could be able to hit when both offenses get rattled.
Score Prediction: Oregon Ducks 35, Penn State Nittany Lions 27.
