- Losers of three straight and six of seven, Northwestern visits Ohio State on Thursday night in Columbus
- The Wildcats haven’t won a true road game all season while the Buckeyes are 10-5 at home
- See the Northwestern vs Ohio State odds, player props, and predictions for Feb. 20
After a promising 10-3 start to the season, which included a 70-66 OT win over then-#19 Illinois, the Northwestern Wildcats (13-13, 0-8 away, 4-11 Big Ten, 12-13-1 ATS) have gone into a death spiral, losing ten of their next 13 games, including three in a row heading into Thursday’s road tilt at the Ohio St Buckeyes (15-11, 10-5 home, 7-8 Big Ten 15-11 ATS) at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, OH, at 6:30 pm ET.
Northwestern vs Ohio State Odds
Ohio State is laying 9.5 points (as many as ten at some sportsbooks) and is a short -555 on the moneyline at BetMGM. Northwestern comes back as a +400 road underdog in Thursday’s college basketball odds.
Odds as of Feb. 20 at BetMGM. Check out SBD’s full list of PayPal betting sites.
Ohio State fell to Michigan at home last time out (86-83) as 1.5-point home favorites, getting 26 points from Devin Royal in a losing effort.
The Wildcats lost at home to Nebraska (68-64) as 1.5-point home underdogs. Nick Martinelli and Ty Berry had 23 points apiece in the loss.
Neither team is considered a national championship threat. The Buckeyes are priced at +15000, which is just outside the top-30 favorites in the March Madness odds. Northwestern is a longshot to even make the tournament and is off the board in the national championship futures.
NW vs OSU Player Props
Northwestern’s 6’7 junior forward Nick Martinelli (19.8 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 1.7 APG) has the highest point total on the board at 20.5 O/U. Ohio State’s Bruce Thornton (17.3 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 4.4 APG) has the highest total among the Buckeyes at 16.5, along with the highest assist total at 4.5. No other player is over 2.5 assists.
Northwestern vs Ohio State Predictions
Northwestern is mired in an ugly stretch when it comes to strictly winning and losing. But they have been competitive almost every time out over the last month. During this stretch of six losses in seven games from Jan. 26 to Feb. 16, they didn’t lose by more than nine points a single time.
They are better than their SU record suggests. In their last four road games, they’ve fallen 80-76 in OT at Michigan (#19 at KenPom), 83-74 at Illinois (#21), 76-71 at Washington (#92), and 81-75 at Oregon (#34).
Meanwhile, Ohio State’s last trio of home games have been less than dominant. They lost straight-up to Michigan (86-83) and eked out a win over Maryland (73-70) in addition to throttling Washington (93-69).
The disparity in talent between these teams isn’t all that big, and Ohio State has been vulnerable in Columbus all year. I love catching double-digit points with the Wildcats.
NW vs OSU pick: Northwestern +10 (-110) at bet365
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The highly anticipated matchup between Northwestern and Ohio State in college basketball is set to take place on February 20th, and fans and bettors alike are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this game. Both teams have had their fair share of ups and downs this season, making it difficult to predict which team will come out on top. However, with the right information and analysis, bettors can make informed decisions on where to place their bets.
When it comes to betting on this game, there are a few key factors to consider. First and foremost, it’s important to look at the odds for the game. As of now, Ohio State is favored to win by a significant margin, with odds of -10.5. This means that if you bet on Ohio State to win, they would need to win by at least 11 points in order for your bet to pay out. On the other hand, if you bet on Northwestern to cover the spread, they would need to either win the game outright or lose by less than 11 points.
In addition to the point spread, there are also player props available for this game. Player props allow bettors to wager on specific outcomes involving individual players, such as how many points a certain player will score or how many rebounds they will grab. For example, you could bet on Ohio State’s star player to score over 20 points in the game, or on Northwestern’s leading rebounder to grab double-digit rebounds.
When it comes to making predictions for this game, it’s important to consider each team’s strengths and weaknesses. Ohio State has a strong offense led by talented scorers, while Northwestern has a solid defense that could potentially slow down Ohio State’s scoring. Ultimately, the outcome of the game will likely come down to which team is able to execute their game plan more effectively on both ends of the court.
In conclusion, the Northwestern vs Ohio State basketball game on February 20th is shaping up to be an exciting matchup with plenty of betting opportunities. By considering the odds, player props, and team analysis, bettors can make informed decisions on where to place their bets. Whether you’re rooting for Ohio State or Northwestern, this game is sure to be a thrilling one for fans and bettors alike.