Ohio State Buckeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats NCAAF Betting Prediction
PublishedNovember 12, 2024,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:November 12, 2024 ,

NCAAF Ohio State vs Northwestern Prediction 11/16/2024

The Ohio State Buckeyes (8-1) face off against the Northwestern Wildcats (4-5) on Saturday, November 16th. This game will be played at Wrigley Field in Chicago and televised on BTN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Kickoff is set for 12:00 ET.

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats

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Ohio State Offense Breakdown

Ohio State’s offense is ranked 11th in points per game heading into week 12, averaging 38.6. However, they are 4th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Will Howard has thrown for 2,237 yards, completing 74% of his passes, with a passer rating of 126. Ohio State is 3rd in the nation in completion percentage and 4th in passer rating.

Howard has 22 touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. Quinshon Judkins leads the rushing attack with 647 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored six touchdowns. Jeremiah Smith has 765 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 45 catches.

Northwestern Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 12, Northwestern’s offense is averaging 19.2 points per game, placing them 88th in the nation. Our power rankings have them 118th. Their third-down conversion rate is just 29.7%, and they rank 113th in passing yards, averaging 176 per game. Their passer rating is 126th nationally.

Jack Lausch leads the team with 1,120 passing yards, five touchdowns, and four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 71. Cam Porter is the leading rusher with 387 yards and six touchdowns. A.J. Henning has 426 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

Ohio State Team Defense

Ohio State’s defense has been impressive this season, ranking second in the nation by allowing just 10.7 points per game. They’ve also given up only 100 rushing yards per game, which is 12th-best in the country, and 155.6 passing yards per game, ranking ninth.

In their recent game against Purdue, Ohio State’s defense forced a shutout, allowing just 206 total yards. Purdue managed only 98 rushing yards on 38 attempts and 108 passing yards, with Ohio State’s defense also grabbing an interception.

Ohio State Team Defense

Northwestern’s defense has been solid this season, ranking 33rd nationally by allowing 21.9 points per game. They’ve been particularly strong against the run, giving up just 109.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks 21st in the country. Opponents have averaged 241 passing yards per game against Northwestern, completing 62.2% of their passes.

In their recent game against Purdue, Northwestern’s defense allowed just 20 points and gave up 206 total yards. They held Purdue to 98 rushing yards on 38 attempts and 108 passing yards, while also forcing one interception.

Ohio State vs Northwestern Trends

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Ohio State Buckeyes have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 4-4-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 29 points per game in these contests.
  • Northwestern has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 25 points per game while allowing 23. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
  • In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Northwestern Wildcats have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Ohio State Buckeyes have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.

Buckeyes vs Wildcats Prediction

Our projections have Ohio State winning this matchup 37-3, and with Northwestern as the heavy -30.5 point underdogs, we see the Buckeyes covering the spread. This week 12 matchup is a great opportunity to take Ohio State on the road.

For the over/under, with the line set at 44.5 points, we recommend taking the under, as our combined score projection is 40 points.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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