Ohio State vs. Northwestern Free Pick
EVANSTON, IL (The Spread) – Big Ten rivals clash tonight at 8:30PM ET when Northwestern hosts No. 11 Ohio State.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed Ohio State as a 6.5-point favorite over Northwestern for tonight’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 135 points. The Buckeyes enter play with a 23-6 overall record and are 5-4 on the road this year, while the Wildcats are 17-11 overall and 11-4 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Wildcats opened as 6-point home underdogs but the spread has been bet up to either 6.5 or 7 depending on the sports book. The total, meanwhile, is up two points to 135 after opening at 133.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 53% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Buckeyes. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NCAA FREE PICK: Take Northwestern. According to latest college basketball trends, the Buckeyes are just 1-4 against the spread in their last five road games versus the Wildcats, who are 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. Northwestern is also 5-2-1 against the number in its last eight conference games and 4-1 ATS in its lat five home games versus a team with a winning road record. On the other side, Ohio State is 1-4 against the number in its last five games versus a team with a win percentage above .600.
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