Indiana Hoosiers
American Football NCAAF Beaver Stadium Sat 8 Nov 12:00
Penn State Nittany Lions
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  4. Player Props
  5. Stats
  6. Standings

College Football Betting Preview: Indiana vs Penn State

Indiana battle Penn State at Beaver Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, November 8. Our betting preview features expert NCAAF predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Big Win on the Cards for Indiana?

Indiana can finish well clear of Penn State and that means we’re going for the favorites against the spread. There are odds of -110 available that they are able to cover the -14.5 betting line.

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4 Penn State Victories in Last 5 H2H Battles

Indiana Hoosiers have won their previous nine games. A 55-10 triumph recently occurred on the road at SECU Stadium when playing Maryland Terrapins.

Penn State Nittany Lions have been beaten in their last five games. On the road at Ohio Stadium, Ohio State Buckeyes recently beat them 38-14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Penn State beat Indiana in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 33-24 scoreline at Beaver Stadium. Penn State have won four of the past 5 games that these teams have played.

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Indiana vs Penn State Prediction & Picks

Take in the full Indiana vs Penn State betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to player prop insights and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Indiana at -14.5 on the spread really stand out in this college football showdown. We are prepared to bet at odds of -110 and expect them to cover this line.

Our CFB picks always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the game. From there, we dive into the most valuable stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Indiana vs Penn State stats:

  • The -14.5 line has been covered by Indiana in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -14.5 line has been covered by Indiana in 6 of their last 9 games this season.
  • The -14.5 line has been covered by Indiana in 6 of their last 10 games.

Indiana -14.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, there’s a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Fernando Mendoza Over 235.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can back Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) at -114 to record more than 235.5 passing yards. With confidence, we can back him to cover the generous QB Passing Yards line, as all the signs point to him reaching the expected total.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Indiana -14.5
Totals Over 50.5
Passing Yards Fernando Mendoza Over 235.5

Our same game parlay pick is Indiana -14.5 on the spread, Over 50.5 and Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) to go Over 235.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Indiana Indiana logo 38 - 21 Penn State logo Penn State

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, the Hoosiers can be backed to win 38-21 at enormous betting odds.

Indiana vs Penn State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Indiana Win on the Cards According to the Books

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -769 about Indiana which reflects they have a 88% chance of winning this college game. The market suggests that Penn State are least likely to win at +530.

The spread is 14.5 and the total points line is currently 50.5. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Under 50.5, then the odds are -110.

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Player Odds

Receiving Yards

Kyron Hudson (Penn State)
Over 25.5
-114
Under 25.5
-114
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Trebor Pena (Penn State)
Over 23.5
-114
Under 23.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

Kaytron Allen (Penn State)
Over 68.5
-114
Under 68.5
-114
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Roman Hemby (Indiana)
Over 64.5
-114
Under 64.5
-114
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Kaelon Black (Indiana)
Over 47.5
-114
Under 47.5
-114
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Fernando Mendoza (Indiana)
Over 22.5
-114
Under 22.5
-114
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Passing Yards

Fernando Mendoza (Indiana)
Over 235.5
-114
Under 235.5
-114
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Ethan Grunkemeyer (Penn State)
Over 143.5
-114
Under 143.5
-114
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Penn State Have Owned Recent Head-to-Heads at Beaver Stadium

Penn State own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 33.40 points per contest while yielding 12.30.

Indiana have strung together three consecutive victories away from home. They own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 34.30 points on average and giving up 24.00.

Penn State beat Indiana 33-24 when the teams last met at Beaver Stadium. Over the last 3 head-to-head matchups at Beaver Stadium, Penn State have claimed victory in all of them.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O50.5 U50.5
Penn State logo Penn State Home Stats 7-3 45.70 33.40 12.30 4 6
Indiana logo Indiana Away Stats 6-4 58.30 34.30 24.00 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O50.5 = Games Over 50.5 Points
  • U50.5 = Games Under 50.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Indiana Hoosiers logo Indiana Hoosiers Stats
Penn State Nittany Lions logo Penn State Nittany Lions Stats
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Big Ten W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Indiana 9 0 418 97 321 6-0 3-0 9W
Ohio State 8 0 293 55 238 5-0 3-0 8W
Oregon 7 1 330 108 222 4-1 3-0 2W
Michigan 7 2 253 155 98 5-0 2-2 3W
Iowa 6 2 250 105 145 4-1 2-1 3W
USC 6 2 318 179 139 4-0 2-2 1W
Washington 6 2 284 167 117 4-1 2-1 1W
Minnesota 6 3 214 194 20 6-0 0-3 1W
Nebraska 6 3 297 178 119 4-2 2-1 1L
Illinois 6 3 298 233 65 4-1 2-2 1W
Northwestern 5 3 180 134 46 4-1 1-2 1L
Maryland 4 4 208 176 32 3-3 1-1 4L
Rutgers 4 5 264 280 -16 3-2 1-3 1L
UCLA 3 5 163 248 -85 2-2 1-3 1L
Penn State 3 5 252 174 78 3-2 0-3 5L
Michigan State 3 6 230 283 -53 3-2 0-4 6L
Wisconsin 2 6 100 191 -91 2-3 0-3 6L
Purdue 2 7 199 243 -44 2-3 0-4 7L