The Nittany Lions return to their longtime home Thursday against Ohio State. Last time they played in Rec Hall, fans stormed the court for a massive ranked win.

The Penn State Nittany Lions host Ohio State at Rec Hall desperate for a Big Ten win to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive.

Penn State basketball positioned Thursday's game against Ohio State as a pivotal turning point on the Big Ten schedule. The Nittany Lions were at home, where they had a 10-1 record, and even better at Rec Hall, site of last year's magical 90-89 win over No. 12 Illinois. Instead, the Nittany Lions came undone.

It is a mid-week Big Ten clash as we continue our College Basketball odds series with an Ohio State-Penn State prediction and pick.

With tournament hopes at stake, bet on Penn State's moneyline for picks and predictions against the Ohio State Buckeyes.