Ohio State vs Northwestern Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Ohio State vs Northwestern

The Ohio State Buckeyes square off against the Northwestern Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, December 6.

It’s time to side with Northwestern to record a victory over Ohio State. The home team should have the upper hand and the -102 for our Moneyline prediction looks a good price.

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Ohio State Buckeyes were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 67-66 reverse against Pittsburgh Panthers.

Northwestern Wildcats were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 85-73 reverse against Wisconsin Badgers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Northwestern who came out on top when they last played Ohio State. A 70-49 win was recorded. Northwestern have beaten Ohio State in the past three meetings. They’ve also claimed 5 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Ohio State	6-1	621	471	150	6-0	0-1	1L
Northwestern	5-3	648	572	76	4-2	1-1	2L

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Ohio State vs Northwestern Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Ohio State vs Northwestern with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

The best bet could be taking Northwestern to simply achieve a victory in this college showdown. Our pick can be taken at -102 on the Moneyline which yields a potentially nice return.

Our basketball picks are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the college hoops action might unfold.

Key Ohio State vs Northwestern stats:

• Northwestern have won 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• Northwestern have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Ohio State have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Ohio State have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Ohio State have lost their last 2 games on the road.
• Northwestern have won the last 3 games between these teams.

Northwestern Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 50.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

Northwestern are available at a range of odds on the spread. If you are looking for a bigger price, then check out the latest lines and choose the wager that makes the most appeal.

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Our Game Prediction

Northwestern Moneyline @ -102 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Ohio State 76 - 79 Northwestern

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close game and we’ll have a play on the Wildcats enjoying a 79-76 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

Ohio State vs Northwestern 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.

Northwestern are -105 to win against Ohio State who are priced at betting odds of -114. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 53% chance of success.

1.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 153.5 right now. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to wager Over 153.5, there are odds of -115.

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Moneyline

Ohio State

-114

Northwestern

-105

Point Spread

Ohio State -1.5

-102

Northwestern +1.5

-120

Total Points

Under 153.5

-105

Over 153.5

-115

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Ohio State Stats

Northwestern Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 159.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 150.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 86.70 pts and allowed 72.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.70 pts and allowed 74.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 145.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 150.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.30 pts and allowed 70.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.20 pts and allowed 68.10 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan State	8-0	629	483	146	6-0	2-0	8W
USC	8-0	725	620	105	5-0	3-0	8W
Purdue	8-0	709	541	168	6-0	2-0	8W
Michigan	7-0	656	473	183	5-0	2-0	7W
Nebraska	8-0	678	561	117	8-0	0-0	8W
Penn State	8-1	748	630	118	7-1	1-0	3W
Indiana	7-1	691	510	181	7-0	0-1	1L
Iowa	7-1	636	499	137	6-0	1-1	1L
Ohio State	6-1	621	471	150	6-0	0-1	1L
UCLA	6-2	621	522	99	5-1	1-1	1W
Wisconsin	6-2	695	588	107	5-0	1-2	1W
Illinois	6-2	723	562	161	6-2	0-0	1L
Maryland	6-3	707	702	5	5-1	1-2	1W
Northwestern	5-3	648	572	76	4-2	1-1	2L
Washington	5-3	658	589	69	3-1	2-2	2L
Minnesota	5-4	661	611	50	5-3	0-1	1W
Rutgers	5-4	639	622	17	5-2	0-2	1L
Oregon	4-4	593	605	-12	4-3	0-1	4L

• 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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