Ohio State vs. Northwestern Prediction: Picks & Start Time – November 2022

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Big Ten rivals will clash when the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (8-0) battle the Northwestern Wildcats (1-7).

Ohio State vs. Northwestern Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 38 points, with bookmakers listing Ohio State as the favorites.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 55.5 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Ohio State vs. Northwestern Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, November 5, 2022
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ABC
  • Location: Evanston, Illinois
  • Stadium: Ryan Field

Betting Preview

Ohio State

Ohio State has been making things happen on both sides of the ball this year, ranking sixth-best in total offense (509.3 yards per game) and sixth-best in total defense (270.1 yards allowed per game). Ohio State has been thriving on both offense and defense, ranking second-best in scoring offense (48.9 points per game) and 10th-best in scoring defense (16.9 points allowed per game). Ohio State has been surging on both offense and defense in the passing game, ranking 12th-best in passing offense (317.8 passing yards per game) and 12th-best in passing defense (176.8 passing yards allowed per game). On defense, Ohio State has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 10th-best by giving up just 93.4 per game. The Buckeyes rank 34th on offense (191.5 rushing yards per game). Ohio State has been a tough opponent for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (14th-best with a 50.0% third-down percentage) and third-down defense (fifth-best with a 26.4% third-down percentage allowed) this year. Ohio State owns the sixth-best turnover margin in college football at +9, forcing 16 turnovers (17th in the FBS) while turning it over seven times (12th in the FBS).

Northwestern

In terms of total offense, Northwestern ranks 89th in the FBS (362.6 total yards per game) and 94th defensively (406.5 total yards allowed per game). Northwestern’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, registering 17.9 points per game, which ranks 10th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 83rd with 28.8 points ceded per contest. From an offensive angle, Northwestern is generating 249.3 passing yards per contest (59th-ranked). It ranks 54th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (220.8 passing yards allowed per game). In terms of rushing, this season has been hard for Northwestern on both sides of the ball, as it is putting up just 113.4 rushing yards per game (25th-worst) and allowing 185.8 rushing yards per game (25th-worst). Northwestern’s defense has been bottom-25 on third down this season, surrendering a 44.2% third-down conversion rate, which ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 81st with a 44.2% third-down rate. With 10 forced turnovers (88th in the FBS) and 19 turnovers committed (125th in the FBS) this season, Northwestern ranks 100th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -9.

Ohio State vs. Northwestern Betting Analysis

Ohio State Betting Insights

Ohio State has covered the spread four times in eight games with a set spread. Ohio State is winless against the spread when it has played as 38-point or greater favorites (0-2). This season, Ohio State games have hit the over six times. The Buckeyes have won all six of the games they have been favored on the moneyline this season. The Buckeyes have yet to play a game with moneyline odds of or shorter.

Wildcats Betting Insights

Northwestern has covered the spread two times in seven games with a set number. Northwestern games have gone over the total three times this year. The Wildcats have been the underdog in four games this season, and they have failed to win any of those contests. This season, the Wildcats have been at least a underdog on the moneyline seven times, losing each of those contests.

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Ohio State vs. Northwestern Against The Spread & Betting Records

Ohio State

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 59.9 59.1 62.5
Implied Total AVG 44.1 44.8 42.0
ATS Record 4-4-0 3-3-0 1-1-0
Over/Under Record 6-2-0 4-2-0 2-0-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 6-0 4-0 2-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-0 0-0 0-0

Wildcats

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 49.7 52.4 46.2
Implied Total AVG 31.6 31.5 31.7
ATS Record 2-5-0 0-4-0 2-1-0
Over/Under Record 3-4-0 1-3-0 2-1-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 0-3 0-3 0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-4 0-1 0-3

Players to Watch

Ohio State

  • With 2.5 sacks to go with 6.0 TFL, 65 tackles, and one interception in eight games, Tommy Eichenberg has been an important piece of the Buckeyes’ defense in 2022.
  • The Buckeyes’ defense has been helped by the contributions of Steele Chambers, who has played eight games and delivered 1.0 sack to go with 4.0 TFL, 38 tackles, and one interception.
  • With 14 tackles, 5.0 TFL, three sacks, and two interceptions in eight games, J.T. Tuimoloau has been a key part of the Buckeyes’ defense in 2022.
  • With 4.5 sacks to go along with 5.0 TFL and 15 tackles, Michael Hall Jr. has helped carry the Buckeyes’ defense over eight games.

Wildcats

  • Bryce Gallagher has been wreaking havoc on defense, recording one interception to go with 74 tackles, 5.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one pass defended for the Wildcats.
  • Xander Mueller has been wreaking havoc on defense, amassing two interceptions to go with 55 tackles, 6.0 TFL, two sacks, and two passes defended for the Wildcats.
  • The Wildcats’ Cameron Mitchell has totaled one interception to go with 32 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and one pass defended in eight games.
  • With 43 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended in eight games, Jeremiah Lewis has been wreaking havoc on defense for the Wildcats.

Ohio State vs. Northwestern Predictions and Pick

Ohio State vs. Northwestern betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Wildcats (+38)

    Pick OU:

    Over (55.5)

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How to Bet on Ohio State vs. Northwestern

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Our pick to win this contest is Ohio State, and we predict that Northwestern will cover the spread (Ohio State -38). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 55.5 points.

WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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