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Sat 31 Oct 2026, 4:15 PM ET
Purdue Boilermakers
VS
Penn State Nittany Lions

Purdue Boilermakers vs Penn State Nittany Lions Prediction & Picks

Our model graded 33 markets for Purdue Boilermakers vs Penn State Nittany Lions and backs Over 54 hardest, a lean, and $100 on it returns about $193.

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Game markets graded
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Props graded
The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
Over 54 total points
Over 54 Total Points
You bet$10 If it wins$19.26Best price-108
Our confidenceLean
Chance to win48.4%
The price says50.2%

The model graded 33 markets for Purdue Boilermakers vs Penn State Nittany Lions (NCAAF) and this is the one it backs hardest — a lean, not a lock. A $100 bet returns about $193 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Sat 31 Oct 2026, 4:15 PM ET.

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The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Total Points Over 54 Lean48% chance -108
Total Points Members only Lean48% chance Members
Moneyline Members only Lean46% chance Members
Spread Members only Lean48% chance Members
Receptions × 4 props Highup to 94% Members
Rushing Yards × 4 props Highup to 73% Members
Receiving Yards × 9 props Highup to 69% Members
Passing Yards × 2 props Leanup to 56% Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%

Purdue Boilermakers and Penn State Nittany Lions last met on Sat 31 Oct 2026: Penn State Nittany Lions won 31-17. Their next game gets a fresh preview here the moment it is priced. Today's board: every NCAAF game priced right now.

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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Purdue Boilermakers

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Penn State Nittany Lions

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Purdue Boilermakers vs Penn State Nittany Lions: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and no players are currently listed out or questionable.
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AvailabilityNone currently listed out or questionable

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Player props

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PlayerTeamStat
Asaad Waseem Purdue Receptions
Brett Eskildsen Penn State Receptions
Carson Hansen Penn State Rushing Yards
George Burhenn Purdue Receptions
Fame Ijeboi Purdue Rushing Yards

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Purdue Boilermakers @ Penn State Nittany Lions — what the model found

Our model graded 33 betting markets for Purdue Boilermakers at Penn State Nittany Lions — 14 on the game itself and 19 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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Player bets graded

The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 33 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Purdue Boilermakers @ Penn State Nittany Lions — model preview

Penn State Nittany Lions v Purdue Boilermakers, 31 October 2026. Top of the list: Over 54.5 Total Points. Our model likes 6 bets in this game.

On Saturday 31 October 2026, Penn State Nittany Lions play Purdue Boilermakers in college football. Our model likes 6 bets here. The one it likes most is Over 54.5 Total Points, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Over 54.5 Total Points (-110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Saturday 31 October 2026, Penn State Nittany Lions host Purdue Boilermakers in college football. The bet we are looking at is Over 54.5 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score more than 54.5 points between them. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. That price was showing at Fanatics. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Purdue Boilermakers vs Penn State Nittany Lions in the NCAAF. You may also see this matchup written as Boilermakers vs Lions, or as Lions vs Boilermakers. The most recent game between them was Saturday 31 October 2026. The model has generated 14 game picks and 19 player props for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NCAAF betting strategy for this matchup.

Purdue Boilermakers vs Penn State Nittany Lions: game facts

Past meetings and recent results

Where they last met

  • 31 Oct 2026Penn State Nittany Lions beat Purdue Boilermakers 31-17 at home

Purdue Boilermakers: last 5 results

  1. 14 Nov 2026Lostat Iowa Hawkeyes 7-28
  2. 7 Nov 2026Lostvs Maryland Terrapins 29-34
  3. 31 Oct 2026Lostat Penn State Nittany Lions 17-31
  4. 16 Oct 2026Lostvs Washington Huskies 26-38
  5. 10 Oct 2026Wonvs Minnesota Golden Gophers 41-13

Penn State Nittany Lions: last 5 results

  1. 7 Nov 2026Wonat Washington Huskies 28-25
  2. 31 Oct 2026Wonvs Purdue Boilermakers 31-17
  3. 17 Oct 2026Lostat Michigan Wolverines 18-21
  4. 10 Oct 2026Lostvs USC Trojans 23-31
  5. 2 Oct 2026Lostat Northwestern Wildcats 13-34

Quick answers

Who won the last Penn State Nittany Lions vs Purdue Boilermakers game? Penn State Nittany Lions won their last meeting 31-17 on 31 October 2026.

How have Purdue Boilermakers and Penn State Nittany Lions done lately? Purdue Boilermakers won 1 and lost 4 of the last 5 results we hold. Penn State Nittany Lions won 2 and lost 3 of the last 5 results we hold.

From the final scores we hold. Newest game first.

Purdue Boilermakers vs Penn State Nittany Lions: the season so far

From every final score this season

Purdue Boilermakers are 3-7 this season and Penn State Nittany Lions are 5-4. Penn State Nittany Lions are 3-2 at home. Purdue Boilermakers are 1-3 on the road. Penn State Nittany Lions score 28.9 points a game and let in 19.3. Purdue Boilermakers score 27.2 and let in 31.9. Penn State Nittany Lions games have averaged 48 points in total; Purdue Boilermakers games have averaged 59. Purdue Boilermakers have lost their last 4.

SeasonPurdue BoilermakersPenn State Nittany Lions
Won-lost3-75-4
At home2-43-2
On the road1-32-2
Points scored a game27.228.9
Points let in a game31.919.3
Points scored at home31.034.8
Points scored away21.521.5
Against winning sides2-62-3
Current runLost 4Won 2
Biggest win41-13 vs Minnesota Golden Gophers45-0 vs Marshall Thundering Herd
Heaviest loss49-10 vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish34-13 at Northwestern Wildcats

Teams they have both played

  • Against Washington Huskies: Penn State Nittany Lions won 28-25 on the road; Purdue Boilermakers lost 26-38 at home.

Quick answers

How are Penn State Nittany Lions doing this season? Penn State Nittany Lions are 5-4 this season: 3-2 at home and 2-2 on the road.

How many points do Purdue Boilermakers score a game? Purdue Boilermakers score 27.2 points a game this season and let in 31.9, across 10 games.

Wins and losses come from the final score, overtime included. “Against winning sides” counts games against teams that have won more than half their games this season.

Purdue Boilermakers vs Penn State Nittany Lions head-to-head record

Final scores · 1 meeting
Penn State Nittany Lions 1–0 across the last meeting

Last meeting: Sat 31 Oct 2026, Purdue Boilermakers at Penn State Nittany Lions: Penn State Nittany Lions won 31-17.

DateGameScoreWinner
31 Oct 2026Purdue Boilermakers @ Penn State Nittany Lions31–17Penn State Nittany Lions
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