Northwestern vs. Ohio State Prediction
The Northwestern Wildcats face a tough test on Wednesday night when they visit No. 21 Ohio State, which is 9-3 to start the season. Is there value in the underdog Wildcats or will the Buckeyes rout their Big Ten rivals as an 8-point favorite? Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET.
Game Snapshot
677 Northwestern Wildcats (+8) at 678 Ohio State Buckeyes (-8); o/u 143.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Venue: Value City Arena, Columbus, OH
TV: Big Ten Network
Northwestern vs. Ohio State College Basketball Prediction
The Buckeyes have covered the spread in five of their last six home games versus an opponent with a losing road record and are 4-1 against the number in their last five home games versus a team with a road winning percentage of less than .400. Ohio State is also 20-7 against the number in its last 27 home games and is 35-15-2 at the betting window in its last 52 games played on Wednesday.
On the other side, the Wildcats are 1-4 against the spread in their last five road games, are 0-4 against the number in their last four games following a double-digit loss at home and are 1-4 at the betting window in their last five road games versus a team with a winning home record.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PREDICTION: OHIO STATE BUCKEYES -8