Northwestern (4-5) vs Ohio State (7-1)
Game Info: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wrigley Field)
Betting Odds: Northwestern +28.5 / Ohio State -28.5 --- Over/Under: 43.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: BTN
The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Northwestern Wildcats meet in week 12 college football action from Wrigley Field on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Ohio State vs. Northwestern prediction.
Ohio State Recap
The Ohio State Buckeyes will be out to build on their 8-1 mark on the year after a 45-0 win over Purdue last time out. After this game, Ohio State will head home for a massive date with Indiana.
Buckeyes Looking Towards CFP
Will Howard has thrown for 2,237 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions on 74% passing while Quinshon Judkins has a team-high 647 rushing yards with 6 touchdowns and TreVeyon Henderson has 588 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. Jeremiah Smith has 45 grabs for a team-high 765 yards and 9 touchdowns while Emeka Egbuka has a team-high 47 receptions for 587 yards and 8 touchdowns. Carnell Tate has 27 grabs for 405 yards and 2 TDs as well this season. On defense, Sonny Styles has a team-high 57 total tackles while JT Tuimoloau has a team-high 5 sacks and Denzel Burke has a pair of interceptions. As a unit, Ohio State’s defense has combined for 26 sacks and 7 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- Ohio State has won each of its last 46 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Northwestern has lost each of its last nine games against AP-ranked teams.
- Ohio State has covered the spread in each of its last four November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Northwestern has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four home games.
Northwestern Recap
The Northwestern Wildcats will be out to build on their own win over Purdue prior to last week’s bye week, taking out the Boilermakers by a final score of 26-20, sitting at 4-5 this season. After this game, Northwestern will meet Michigan and Illinois.
Wildcats Looking To Find Offense
Jack Lausch has 1,120 passing yards with 5 touchdowns and 4 INTs on 53.6% passing while Cam Porter has 387 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns and Joseph Himon II has 230 rushing yards and a pair of scores. A.J. Henning has a team-high 40 grabs for 426 yards while Bryce Kirtz also has 414 receiving yards this season. On defense, Mac Uihlein has a team-high 58 total tackles while Aidan Hubbard has a team-high 4 sacks. As a unit, Northwestern’s defense has combined for 19 sacks and 7 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Northwestern Wildcats will win
- Northwestern has won each of its last four games in November.
- Ohio State has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine November road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Northwestern has covered the spread in each of its last five games in November.
Ohio State vs. Northwestern Prediction
I’m on the over here. I think this is a spot where Ohio State can name their number and they’re going to need to if they’re going to strengthen their hold on a college football playoff spot. On the other side, Northwestern can contribute some points as well, and I think that whether Northwestern covers or not, we’re getting a game that goes over this total.
Chris’s Pick OVER 43.5
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
