Penn State Nittany Lions vs Purdue Boilermakers Prediction, 11/16/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Penn State Nittany Lions vs Purdue Boilermakers

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Location: Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Boilermakers (+28.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51

The Penn State Nittany Lions (8-1) are hitting the road to Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2024 where they will play the Purdue Boilermakers (1-8). Purdue opens this matchup as 28.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is 51.

The Penn State Nittany Lions step onto the field holding a record of 8-1 for this season. In their last matchup, the Nittany Lions played the Washington Huskies and notched a win by a score of 35-6. The Penn State Nittany Lions ran the rock 40 times and totaled 266 yds, which earned them an average of 6.7 yards per tote. In all, they had 70 plays which converted into 486 yards. Penn State allowed 16 completions on 23 attempts for 119 yds, and a completion rate of 69.6%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Nittany Lions gave up 74 yards on 33 attempts, which is an average of 2.2 yds per run surrendered.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the Penn State Nittany Lions are averaging 31.2 points per contest. As a team they have an average of 196.2 yards in the run game ranking them 30th in D-1. The Nittany Lions have attained 4,002 total yards for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Penn State has earned 17 touchdowns through the air and 17 touchdowns via the ground. Penn State has compiled 213 1st downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 49 infractions for 449 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 9 different times.

When talking about passing yards, the Nittany Lions are allowing 1,523 yds which puts them in 13th in D-1. They have relinquished 169.2 yards per outing through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 59.2%. During this campaign, they have relinquished 269.3 yards/contest which ranks them 4th in the nation. They have yielded 8 touchdowns via the pass as well as 4 touchdowns on the ground. The opposition is running for an average of 3.2 yards per rush and 100.1 yards on the ground per game on the year. During this campaign, they have allowed 901 yards via the running game in 9 games. The Nittany Lions are ranked 8th in college football in terms of team defense, allowing 14.0 PPG.

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The Boilermakers head into this matchup 1-8 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Boilermakers went home defeated by a final of 45-0 against the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Boilermakers finished with a total of 206 yds and they ran 59 plays (3.5 yards per play). Purdue rushed for 2.6 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 98 yards on 38 carries. Purdue relinquished 35 rushing attempts for 173 yds (4.9 yards per carry). The Boilermakers pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 67.7%, relinquishing 260 yds on 21 out of 31 through the air.

Concerning putting points on the board, the Boilermakers are sitting 127th in the nation maintaining an average of 18.0 PPG. The Purdue Boilermakers hold an average of 320.4 yards/game, which has them ranked 120th in Division 1. The Purdue offense has accrued 521 yds of penalties on 53 infractions, which ranks 83rd in college football in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 6 picks while conceding 6 fumbles and they have obtained 135 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the Boilermakers have thrown for 1,594 passing yards along with holding an average of 177.1 throwing yards per outing, which has them ranked 118th in the country. They average 143.3 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 1,290 yards overall.

The Boilermakers are relinquishing 37.8 points per game, which puts them 129th in Division 1. Purdue has given up a total of 1,799 rushing yards (199.9 yards per game) in addition to 26 touchdowns on the ground for the season. This year, they have surrendered 340 points. They have allowed the opposition 15 touchdowns through the air and 246.6 yards per outing, which puts them in 108th in college football. The Boilermakers defense has participated in 598 plays, which has them sitting 54th in Division 1. They have 1 fumble and 4 interceptions this year.

Who will win tonight's Nittany Lions/Boilermakers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Nittany Lions -28.5

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