Penn State vs. Villanova College Football Odds, Plays and Insights


Check out odds, insights and more in our betting preview for the Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Villanova Wildcats college football matchup on September 25, 2021.

Sep 18, 2021; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) celebrates with his teammates following the competition of the game against the Auburn Tigers at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Auburn 28-20. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

The No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions (3-0) host the FCS Villanova Wildcats on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions are heavily favored by 31.5 points in the game. This game has an over/under of 54.5 points.

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Odds for Penn State vs. Villanova

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Over/Under Insights

  • Penn State and its opponents have scored at least 54.5 points -- this matchup's over/under -- just once this season.
  • Saturday's total is 20.1 points lower than the two team's combined 74.6 points per game average.
  • The 25.3 combined points per game that these two squads have allowed this season are 29.2 fewer than the 54.5 total in this contest.
  • The average total in Nittany Lions games this season is 53.8, 0.7 points fewer than Saturday's total of 54.5 .
  • In 2021, games involving the Wildcats have averaged a total of 48.3 points, 6.2 fewer than this game's set over/under.

Penn State Stats and Trends

  • Penn State has covered the spread every time so far this season.
  • Penn State's games this year have not gone over the point total yet in three opportunities.
  • The Nittany Lions put up 18.3 more points per game (29.3) than the Wildcats give up (11).
  • Penn State is 3-0 against the spread and 3-0 overall this season when the team records more than 11 points.
  • The Nittany Lions collect 395.3 yards per game, 210.6 more yards than the 184.7 the Wildcats allow per outing.
  • Penn State is 3-0 against the spread and 3-0 overall when the team picks up over 184.7 yards.
  • The Nittany Lions have turned the ball over one more time (1 total) than the Wildcats have forced a turnover (0) this season.
  • Find the latest spread and moneyline odds for Penn State at SISportsbook.

Villanova Stats and Trends

  • Villanova has one win against the spread in three games this year.
  • The Wildcats rack up 45.3 points per game, 31.0 more than the Nittany Lions surrender (14.3).
  • Villanova is 1-1 against the spread and 3-0 overall when the team puts up more than 14.3 points.
  • The Wildcats average 454.7 yards per game, 112.4 more yards than the 342.3 the Nittany Lions allow.
  • This season the Wildcats have zero turnovers, six fewer than the Nittany Lions have takeaways (6).
  • Head to SISportsbook to find the latest moneyline, spread and over/under odds for this matchup.

Season Stats