- Ohio State is a -9.5 point favorite vs Northwestern
- Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
- Northwestern / Ohio State TV channel: FS1
The Northwestern Wildcats visit Value City Arena to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Feb. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Columbus, OH, USA.
Ohio State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-118).
The Northwestern vs. Ohio State Over/Under is 142.5 total points.
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Northwestern vs. Ohio State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northwestern | +9.5 -102 | O 142.5 -110 | +400 |
| Ohio State | -9.5 -118 | U 142.5 -110 | -550 |
Northwestern vs Ohio State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Ohio State will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Northwestern vs Ohio State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ohio State will cover the spread with 51.4% confidence for today’s game.
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Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 14 away games (+7.55 Units / 47% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.65 Units / 18% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.45 Units / 22% ROI)
Ohio State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 21 games at home (+11.35 Units / 7% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 36 games (+8.55 Units / 1% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.15 Units / 20% ROI)
- Ohio State have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.60 Units / 17% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.90 Units / 12% ROI)
Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern has a 11-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.5 Units / -19.23% ROI).
- 12-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.3 Units / -4.44% ROI
- 19-7 when betting the Over for +11.3 Units / 39.51% ROI
- 7-19 when betting the Under for -13.9 Units / -48.6% ROI
Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ohio State has a 15-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.9 Units / 10.14% ROI).
- 15-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.8 Units / 0.64% ROI
- 13-13 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -4.53% ROI
- 13-13 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -4.21% ROI
Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has averaged 8.2 turnovers per game (287 turnovers/35 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.8
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (876 assists/ 547 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Northwestern has averaged 1.07 points per shot (820 points/766 shots) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Northwestern had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (498 assists/ 290 TOs) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State is shooting 52% (391/754) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 48%
Ohio State is shooting 48% (732/1,538) this season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Ohio State is shooting 38% from three (215/566) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%
Ohio State has averaged 80.0 points per game (2,079 points/26 games) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0
Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7
Northwestern has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,332 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.5
Northwestern averaged 7.2 steals per game (229 steals/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Northwestern has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,332 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (168/573) this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Ohio State has allowed 6.5 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6
Ohio State has allowed 6.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.8
Ohio State forced 10.9 turnovers per game (360 turnovers/33 games) last season — 5th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
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