Ohio State Buckeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Ohio State is the heavy favorite in this week 12 matchup against Northwestern, with the point spread sitting at -30.5. The game is set for 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th, and will be played at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The over/under line is at 44.5 points. The Wildcats are +30.5 point underdogs as they look to pull off the upset. The Buckeyes are 8-1 on the season, while Northwestern comes in with a 4-5 record.

OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes -30.5

This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.

WHY BET THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES:

• We have the Ohio State Buckeyes winning this one by a score of 37 to 3
• Not only do we have the Ohio State Buckeyes winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -30.5
• We see this game finishing below the line of 44.5 points

Will The Ohio State Buckeyes Win As Road Favorites?

Ohio State enters Week 12 against Northwestern with an 8-1 record, ranked 3rd in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 44.6% chance of winning the Big Ten. The Buckeyes also have a 92.6% chance of making the CFB playoff and the highest odds of reaching (30.6%) and winning (17.7%) the national championship.

The Buckeyes are 6-0 at home and 2-1 on the road this season. They have been favored in all nine games, with a +27.9 average scoring margin. Their ATS record stands at 5-4, going 3-3 at home and 2-1 on the road.

This week’s over/under line is 44.5 points, lower than any of their previous games. Ohio State’s average over/under line is 51.8 points, and their over/under record is 4-5, with games averaging 49.2 points.

Ohio State’s offense is ranked 4th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12, and they are 11th in points per game, scoring 38.6. Will Howard has thrown for 2,237 yards and has a passer rating of 126. Ohio State ranks 3rd in completion percentage, completing 71.3% of their passes, and they are 31st in passing yards per game, averaging 269.9.

Howard has thrown 22 touchdowns and 5 interceptions this season. Quinshon Judkins leads the rushing attack with 647 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored 6 touchdowns. Jeremiah Smith has 765 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns on 45 catches.

Ohio State’s defense has been impressive this season, ranking second nationally by allowing just 10.7 points per game. They’ve given up only 100 rushing yards per game, which ranks 12th, and 155.6 passing yards per game, the ninth-best mark in the country.

In their recent game against Purdue, Ohio State’s defense forced a shutout, allowing just 206 total yards. Purdue managed 98 rushing yards on 38 attempts and 108 passing yards, while Ohio State’s defense also came away with an interception.

Are The Northwestern Wildcats Going Win In At Upset At Wrigley Field

Northwestern enters Week 12 with a 4-5 record, facing Ohio State. They are ranked 79th in our power rankings and have a 10.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Wildcats are 1-2 this season.

Northwestern has been favored in just one game this season, going 1-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -2.7 points, and their ATS record stands at 2-4.

Their over/under record is 3-3, with an average line of 41.4 points. This week’s line is set at 44.5 points, with Northwestern games averaging 41.1 points per contest.

Northwestern’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 19.2 points per game, placing them 118th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12. Their third-down conversion rate is a mere 29.7%, and they rank 113th in passing yards, with 176 yards per game. Jack Lausch, their leading passer, has 1,120 yards, five touchdowns, and four interceptions, with a passer rating of 71.

Lausch has completed 53.6% of his passes. Northwestern is 57th in passing attempts, averaging 30 per game. On the ground, they average 113 rushing yards per game. Cam Porter leads the rushing attack with 387 yards and six touchdowns. A.J. Henning has 426 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

Northwestern’s defense played a key role in their 26-20 overtime win against Purdue, allowing just 20 points. They held Purdue to 206 total yards, including 98 rushing yards on 38 attempts and 108 passing yards, while forcing one interception.

For the season, Northwestern ranks 21st nationally in rushing defense, allowing 109.6 yards per game. They are 33rd in the country, giving up 21.9 points per game, and have allowed 241 passing yards per game, ranking 121st nationally.