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Northwestern vs Ohio State Prediction 2/20/25 College Basketball Picks
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Ohio State (15-11) vs Northwestern (13-13)
February 20, 2025 at 06:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Ohio State -10.5 — Over/Under: 143.5
The Northwestern Wildcats and Ohio State Buckeyes meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Schottenstein Center. Here’s a Northwestern vs Ohio State Prediction. This article will include a Northwestern vs Ohio State Pick.
Northwestern Wildcats Betting PreviewÂ
The Northwestern Wildcats lost to Oregon and Nebraska, and they play Minnesota, Iowa, and UCLA next. The Northwestern Wildcats are averaging 73.6 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 70.5 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Nick Martinelli is averaging 19.8 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Brooks Barnhizer is averaging 17.1 points and 8.8 rebounds. Jalen Leach is the third double-digit scorer and Ty Berry is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Northwestern Wildcats are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free throw line. The Northwestern Wildcats are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting PreviewÂ
The Ohio State Buckeyes beat Washington, lost to Michigan, and they play UCLA, USC, and Nebraska next. The Ohio State Buckeyes are averaging 80 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 72.2 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Bruce Thornton is averaging 17.3 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Devin Royal is averaging 14 points and 7.2 rebounds. John Mobley Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Micah Parrish is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Ohio State Buckeyes are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Ohio State Buckeyes are allowing 29.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- Northwestern has lost each of its last eight road games against Conference opponents.
- Ohio State has won each of its last five night games.
- Northwestern has lost the first half in each of its last four road night games against the Big Ten Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Ohio State’s last nine home games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 146+ points.
- Each of Northwestern’s last seven night games against the Big Ten Conference has produced a total of 147+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ohio State ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (38.1%).
- Ohio State ranks T41st among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (11.2).
- Northwestern ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.6%).
- Northwestern ranks T32nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (54.2).
Northwestern vs Ohio State Injury Report
Northwestern will be without Brooks Barnhizer and Jalen Leach, while Blake Barkley is questionable with an abdominal issue. Ohio State will be without Austin Parks and Meechie Johnson Jr.
Northwestern vs Ohio State Prediction
Northwestern continues to free fall, with losses in seven of its last 10 games and a defense that can’t get out of its own way. Northwestern has yet to win on the road this season. Ohio State has seen 10 of its 15 wins this season come at home, and it’s a profitable 15-11 ATS on the year. The favorite has covered eight of the last 10 games between Ohio State and Northwestern. Thick line for a Big Ten showdown, but Northwestern hasn’t done much this season to get excited about. I’ll roll with the Buckeyes in a comfortable home win.
