Northwestern vs Ohio State Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NCAAB, 20 Feb 2025
Lots of Points to Be Scored
We’ve got a strong opinion when it comes to the totals when Northwestern go up against Ohio State. Our prediction is that there will be Over 141.5 points and that is available at -115.
Northwestern 83-58 Victory in Previous H2H Meeting
Northwestern Wildcats were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Nebraska Cornhuskers by a 68-64 scoreline.
Ohio State Buckeyes were beaten 86-83 in their last game, being turned over at home to Michigan Wolverines.
Northwestern have won consecutive matchups against Ohio State. They triumphed 69-63 on the road and then claimed a 83-58 home court victory. Ohio State have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ohio State
|
17-15 | 2522 | 2353 | 169 | 12-8 | 5-7 | 2L |
Northwestern
|
17-16 | 2390 | 2282 | 108 | 13-5 | 4-11 | 1L |
Expert College Basketball Analysis
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Northwestern vs Ohio State Prediction
Let’s go for Over 141.5 when these college teams lock horns. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at odds of -115.
There are ways to increase the odds if you’re wanting to bet on Overs and one of them is wagering on the Match Result & Total lines where you also predict a team to win.
Over 141.5 Probability
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.
Our Pick
Over 141.5 Points @ -115
Player Props
Nick Martinelli (Northwestern) can be wagered to record Under 7.5 rebounds at -110. We can’t pass up the chance to back Unders considering the Player Rebounds line that is on offer.
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Justin Mullins (Northwestern) is available at -156 to total Over 1.5 assists. We’re tempted to back him to cover the Player Assists line, with plenty of juice on offer.
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Northwestern vs Ohio State Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 142.5, combined with Ohio State -10.5 on the spread and Nick Martinelli (Northwestern) to get Under 7.5 rebounds.
A basketball bet builder is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
66
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79
Ohio State
Should you want a bet that can land a monster return, then look no further than the correct score lines. Back the Buckeyes to win 79-66 and leverage a huge payout if this happens.
Northwestern vs Ohio State Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Books Make Ohio State Big Favorites
The favorites are 83% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Ohio State priced at -500 to triumph in this college game. Northwestern are the underdogs at +365 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
9.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 142.5 right now. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Over 142.5, then the odds are -115.
Wagering on the Race to 20 Points allows bettors to back favorites Ohio State at -260. On the flip side, Northwestern are +185 should you think they’ll get to this total first.
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Betting Lines & Odds
Nick Martinelli Favorite to Get Most Points
Nick Martinelli is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -103 can be found for him scoring Over 20.5 points and there is -125 for him to go Under.
Player Points
Player Assists
Player Rebounds
Micro Betting
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Last 5 & H2H
Northwestern
Head to Head
Northwestern vs Ohio State
- NCAAB: 28/01 2024 Ohio State 58 Northwestern 83
- NCAAB: 10/02 2023 Northwestern 69 Ohio State 63
- NCAAB: 02/01 2023 Ohio State 73 Northwestern 57
- NCAAB: 09/01 2022 Northwestern 87 Ohio State 95
- NCAAB: 14/01 2021 Northwestern 71 Ohio State 81
- NCAAB: 26/12 2020 Ohio State 70 Northwestern 71
- NCAAB: 27/01 2020 Ohio State 71 Northwestern 59
- NCAAB: 07/03 2019 Ohio State 50 Northwestern 68
- NCAAB: 21/02 2019 Northwestern 49 Ohio State 63
- NCAAB: 18/01 2018 Ohio State 71 Northwestern 65
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Northwestern Stats
Ohio State Stats
Moneyline
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
- +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 149.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 141.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
- Over 141.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.30 pts and allowed 76.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.70 pts and allowed 76.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 151.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 141.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
- Over 141.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.10 pts and allowed 73.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.10 pts and allowed 75.60 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan State
|
27-6 | 2579 | 2219 | 360 | 18-4 | 9-2 | 1L |
Maryland
|
25-8 | 2695 | 2211 | 484 | 20-3 | 5-5 | 1L |
Wisconsin
|
26-9 | 2790 | 2465 | 325 | 16-3 | 10-6 | 1L |
Michigan
|
25-9 | 2661 | 2422 | 239 | 16-5 | 9-4 | 3W |
Oregon
|
24-9 | 2515 | 2341 | 174 | 13-4 | 11-5 | 1L |
UCLA
|
22-10 | 2392 | 2103 | 289 | 15-5 | 7-5 | 1L |
Purdue
|
22-11 | 2570 | 2346 | 224 | 16-4 | 6-7 | 1L |
Illinois
|
21-12 | 2766 | 2462 | 304 | 15-6 | 6-6 | 1L |
Indiana
|
19-13 | 2389 | 2305 | 84 | 14-5 | 5-8 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
17-14 | 2337 | 2259 | 78 | 11-7 | 6-7 | 5L |
|
Ohio State
|
17-15 | 2522 | 2353 | 169 | 12-8 | 5-7 | 2L |
Penn State
|
16-15 | 2452 | 2270 | 182 | 13-6 | 3-9 | 1W |
Iowa
|
17-16 | 2722 | 2630 | 92 | 14-7 | 3-9 | 1L |
|
Northwestern
|
17-16 | 2390 | 2282 | 108 | 13-5 | 4-11 | 1L |
USC
|
16-17 | 2537 | 2491 | 46 | 12-8 | 4-9 | 1L |
Rutgers
|
15-17 | 2465 | 2482 | -17 | 11-9 | 4-8 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
15-17 | 2178 | 2231 | -53 | 10-11 | 5-6 | 3L |
Washington
|
12-18 | 2142 | 2277 | -135 | 10-9 | 2-9 | 6L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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