Penn State vs. UCLA Spread, Line, Odds and Betting Preview | Oct. 5

Star wide receiver Tyler Warren and the Penn State Nittany Lions (4-0) play the UCLA Bruins (1-3) on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. ET, at Beaver Stadium.

The Nittany Lions are expected to win by at least two TDs (currently -28.5) versus the Bruins. The over/under for this game is 46.5 points.

Keep reading to check out our betting primer for this season, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!

Odds to Cover

Penn State -28.5 vs. UCLA

Bet $20, Payout $38.35

Penn State vs. UCLA Betting Odds

  • Spread favorite: Nittany Lions (-28.5)
  • Moneyline: Nittany Lions (-10000), Bruins (+2104)
  • Total: 46.5 points
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Penn State vs. UCLA Betting Stats and Info

The Nittany Lions have won twice against the spread (in four tries). The Nittany Lions have won once against the spread when favored by 28.5 points or more (in two games). Penn State has been listed as moneyline favorites four times this season, and has put up a 4-0 record in those outings. UCLA, in four games with a set spread so far this season, is 2-2-0 against the spread. UCLA has been listed as the underdog on the moneyline three times this season, losing every game.

Penn State vs. UCLA Recent Stats and Trends

Penn State Nittany Lions

UCLA Bruins

Penn State vs. UCLA Key Players

Penn State Nittany Lions

  • This year Drew Allar has 864 passing yards (216.0 yards per game) while going 56-for-79 (70.9%) and throwing eight touchdowns with one interception. He has tacked on 92 rushing yards and two touchdowns, averaging 23.0 yards per game.
  • Nicholas Singleton has taken 53 carries for a team-high 408 rushing yards (102.0 YPG) and three touchdowns. He’s also caught six passes for 74 yards with two touchdowns through the air.
  • So far this year Kaytron Allen has run for 289 yards (72.3 per game), with one touchdown.
  • Warren has hauled in 20 receptions for 260 yards, best on his team, and two touchdowns. He has been targeted 25 times, and averages 65.0 receiving yards per game.
  • Omari Evans has eight catches for 205 yards (51.3 per game) and two touchdowns.
  • Harrison Wallace III has caught 12 passes for 196 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 49.0 yards per game.
  • Abdul Carter has notched a team-leading 3.0 sacks, while adding 3.0 TFL and 14 tackles.
  • Jaylen Reed’s 24 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack make him the team’s leading tackler.
  • This season A.J. Harris leads the team with one interception and has added seven tackles and one pass defended.

UCLA Bruins

  • This year Ethan Garbers has racked up 808 passing yards (202.0 per game) while going 67-for-117 (57.3%) and throwing for three touchdowns with six interceptions.
  • Tomarion Harden has churned out a team-best 125 rushing yards (31.3 per game) and one touchdown. He has added 13 receptions for 88 yards .
  • So far this year Keegan Jones has run for 55 yards on 10 carries (13.8 yards per game).
  • This year Rico Flores Jr. has 12 catches for a team-high 187 yards (46.8 per game) and one touchdown.
  • Moliki Matavao’s stat line this year reveals eight catches for 106 yards. He puts up 26.5 receiving yards per game.
  • Kwazi Gilmer is averaging 23.0 receiving yards per game, racking up six receptions (12 targets) for 92 yards.
  • This season Ale Kaho leads the team with 1.0 sack and has added 1.0 TFL and three tackles.
  • Carson Schwesinger has racked up 17 tackles, and he’s tops on his team in tackles.
  • In terms of picks, DJ Justice leads the team with one interception this season and has added one pass defended.