Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) throws during the first quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.

The No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten) hit the road for the first time this season to face the UCLA Bruins (0-4, 0-1) Saturday. Kickoff from the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA football odds around the Penn State vs. UCLA odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.

Penn State fell 30-24 in 2OT to No. 5 Oregon Sept. 27, failing to cover as a 3.5-point home favorite with the Over (52.5) hitting. The Nittany Lions erased a 16-3 fourth-quarter deficit to force overtime, but QB Drew Allar saw history repeat itself when he threw the game-sealing interception on the first play of Penn State’s drive in double overtime. It was the team’s only turnover of the game.

UCLA dropped a 17-14 decision at Northwestern Sept. 27, covering as a 6.5-point underdog with the Under (46) cashing. The Bruins posted one of their better offensive performances, gaining 311 yards without a turnover, but 6 penalties for 60 yards and a 17-0 first-half deficit proved too much to overcome. UCLA has been held to 14 points or fewer in 3 of its first 4 games this season.

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Penn State at UCLA odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Penn State -3000 (bet $3,000 to win $100) | UCLA +1300 (bet $100 to win $1,300)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Penn State -24.5 (-110) | UCLA +24.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Penn State at UCLA picks and predictions

Prediction

Penn State 34, UCLA 6

Moneyline

PASS.

The Nittany Lions are the much better team and should have no problem winning as -3000 favorites. However, no team is worth the risk of betting on as such a heavy favorite, so pass here and bet the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET PENN STATE -24.5 (-110).

UCLA has the worst rushing defense in the country, and while Penn State's rushing offense hasn’t been its usual dominant self, its backs should dominate in this game. Furthermore, UCLA has little hope offensively against a Penn State defense that even stifled Oregon at times. Penn State will dominate UCLA on both sides of the ball and cover here.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 48.5 (-110).

The Bruins can’t run, they can’t pass and their defense isn’t strong, making it a miracle if they even score in this matchup. UCLA has the worst offense in the Big Ten, averaging a conference-low 321.3 total yards and 14.3 points per game. On the other side, Penn State ranks in the top 5 in the conference in both rushing yards and points allowed per game, so the Nittany Lions should have no trouble against this UCLA offense.

Penn State’s offense is solid, but not strong enough to carry the load for the Over to hit here.

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