Penn State (19-13) vs Ohio State (32-2)
When: Sunday, March 13th, 2011
Where: Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
Time: 3:30 ET
TV: CBS
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The point spread for this year’s Big Ten Championship Game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and Ohio State Buckeyes opened up at -10.5 in favor of the Buckeyes at BetUS.com as soon as the Lions upset Michigan State. The total is set at 126.5. So far, 63% of the betting public is on the Buckeyes. To help you better decide who to bet, take a look at these trends for tonight.
Nittany Lions are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Nittany Lions are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Buckeyes are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Sunday games.
Buckeyes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games.
Over is 5-1 in Nittany Lions last 6 Sunday games.
Under is 7-3 in Nittany Lions last 10 neutral site games.
Over is 5-1-1 in Buckeyes last 7 vs. Big Ten.
Over is 12-3-1 in Buckeyes last 16 neutral site games as a favorite.
My Prediction: Penn State probably played themselves into the NCAA Tournament by beating Wisconsin and Michigan State the last 2 days. Ohio State already has a #1 seed locked up, but would love to cap off a great Big Ten season. The Buckeyes have struggled in their first two games while Penn State after getting by Wisconsin, cruised past the Spartans 61-48. If Talor Battle keeps hitting the shots he hit yesterday, the Lions should keep it close. Take the points.
Penn State +9.5
