The Penn State Nittany Lions (4-0) host the UCLA Bruins (1-3) on Saturday afternoon in a Big Ten battle.
Penn St. defeated Illinois 21-7 to maintain their perfect record, as RB Kaytron Allen ran for 102 yards in the victory.
UCLA lost 34-13 to Oregon at home, where QB Ethan Garbers threw two interceptions in the loss.
Will the Nittany Lions make it five consecutive victories to start 2024, or will the Bruins shock the world?
UCLA vs Penn State Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| UCLA | +28 (-114) | O 46 (-109) | +2000 |
| Penn State | -28 (-107) | U 46 (-112) | -7000 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
UCLA vs Penn State Match Details
- Fixture: UCLA Bruins @ Penn State Nittany Lions
- Date and Time: Saturday, October 5, 2024, 12:00 PM EST
- Location: Beaver Stadium
Key Stats
Penn State
The Nittany Lions come in averaging 36.3 points per game. QB Drew Allar has thrown for 864 yards this season. He’s thrown for 8 TDs through the air, and he’s thrown 1 interception. RB Nicholas Singleton has rushed for 408 yards on 53 attempts. He’s also rushed for three TDs this season. TE Tyler Warren leads the team with 260 yards on 20 receptions. He has caught 2 TD passes this year.
Penn State’s defense has been very strong this season. The Nittany Lions allow only 11.5 points per game. The Nittany Lions are giving up 226.5 yards of total offense per game this year. They also allow 154.5 passing yards per game. The Nittany Lions’ opponents are averaging 72 rushing yards. LB Abdul Carter has been a bright spot on defense, entering with three sacks, 19 tackles, and six tfl.
UCLA Bruins
UCLA’s offense has been bad this year. The Bruins average just 14.8 points per game. QB Ethan Garbers has thrown for 808 yards this season. He also enters Saturday’s game with 3 TDs and six interceptions on the year. RB TJ Harden has rushed for 125 yards on 41 attempts. He’s also rushed for 1 TD this season. WR Rico Flores Jr. leads the team with 187 yards on 12 receptions.
UCLA’s defense has been pretty average this season. The Bruins allow 30.8 points per game. The Bruins allow 398.3 yards of total offense on average. They’re also giving up 291 passing yards per game. The Bruins’ opponents average 107.3 rushing yards this season. DB KJ Wallace has stood out on defense, coming in with one sack, 21 tackles, and three tfl.
Prediction
These schools are trending in opposite directions, but one constant has been the low-scoring nature of their games. Three of UCLA’s four games have gone under this year, and the same goes for Penn State. Both teams allow under 15 PPG, and the Nittany Lions have arguably the best defense in the entire country. Take the first half under here as the game should be slower paced to start.
Final Pick
1st Half Under 26.5 Total Points (-118)
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