Ohio St. Buckeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats Betting Picks & Predictions
On Saturday, Nov. 15, Ohio State will travel to Northwestern for a Big Ten Conference matchup. The No. 2 Buckeyes, with an 8-1 overall record and 5-1 conference record, are
Game outlook
On Saturday, Nov. 15, Ohio State will travel to Northwestern for a Big Ten Conference matchup. The No. 2 Buckeyes, with an 8-1 overall record and 5-1 conference record, are behind undefeated Oregon and Indiana in the standings. Northwestern, with a 4-5 overall record and 2-4 conference record, is coming off of a bye week after defeating Purdue. Kick-off is set for Noon EST, with Ohio State favored to win by 28.5 points.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Buckeyes -9,500 | Wildcats +2,100
Spread: Buckeyes -28.5 (-110) | Wildcats +28.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 44 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio St. will win straight-up is 99%.
Ohio St. Buckeyes
Ohio State is currently 8-1 overall and holds a 5-1 record in the Big Ten. As the No. 2 ranked team in the nation, they have won three consecutive games since their lone loss to Oregon. Highlighting their season so far was a seven-point victory over No. 3 Penn State on the road. In their recent game against Purdue, Ohio State secured an easy 45-0 win, amassing 433 total yards of offense while holding Purdue to just 108 passing yards. Starting quarterback Will Howard threw for 260 yards and three touchdowns in the victory. Additionally, the team's rushing attack has been successful, with Quinshon Judkins and TreyVeyon Henderson combining for over 1,100 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground. Defensively, the Buckeyes have been led by Sonny Styles and JT Tuimoloau, who have contributed to forcing 13 turnovers this season. Ohio State is averaging 38.6 points per game on offense, ranking 11th in the nation. Their defense has allowed just 10.7 points per game, with the passing defense ranking fourth best in the nation. The team is 5-4 against the spread this season and has been favored in every game. They have a 4-3 record against the spread as double-digit favorites. The under has hit in 5 out of 9 games this season, including 4 out of 4 when the total has been set at 49 points or less. Ohio State holds a power ranking of 2 and is ranked 10th in offense, scoring an average of 40.29 points per game, while also ranking fourth in defense, allowing an average of 11.86 points per game. The team currently sits at a 7-1 record for the season, going 4-4 against the spread.