Northwestern Wildcats vs Ohio St. Buckeyes Prediction, Odds and Best Bet for Nov. 14, 2026
Ohio State will beat Northwestern, with a projected score of Ohio State 30, Northwestern 17. Jeremiah Smith’s receiving production gives the Buckeyes the strongest verified offensive anchor in this matchup, while outside forecasts consistently favor them outright. Neither Ohio State -12.5 (-110) nor the 46.5 total offers a convincing betting cushion, so the official SportsJaw wager is Pass.
Northwestern Wildcats vs Ohio St. Buckeyes prediction and best bet
Ohio State is the pick to win, but backing the Buckeyes to cover requires a stronger margin forecast than this matchup offers. Smith’s production supports the scoring outlook, and the outside analysts agree on the winner while differing substantially on the size of the victory.
The best bet is Pass. Blue Chip Analytics projects Ohio State by 12.4 points and explicitly sees no meaningful spread value. Our 13-point forecast lands similarly close to Ohio State -12.5 (-110). Medium confidence applies to the winner selection; it is not a claim that either betting market offers an edge.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Northwestern Wildcats at Ohio St. Buckeyes, 2026 college football season, Saturday, November 14.
Kickoff and venue: Noon ET at Ohio Stadium, according to Ohio State’s official game-week preview.
Record and series: Northwestern is 6-3 overall and 1-2 on the road. Ohio State’s official preview reports an 11-game Buckeyes winning streak against Northwestern and a 66-14-1 series record.
SportsJaw odds: Northwestern Wildcats +12.5 (-110); Ohio St. Buckeyes -12.5 (-110). Moneyline: Northwestern Wildcats +366; Ohio St. Buckeyes -472. Total: Over 46.5 (-108); Under 46.5 (-110).