Ohio State vs Northwestern Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 6

• Northwestern is a -2.5 point favorite vs Ohio State
• Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
• Ohio State / Northwestern TV channel: BTN

The Ohio State Buckeyes visit Welsh-Ryan Arena to take on the Northwestern Wildcats on Dec. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Evanston, IL.

Northwestern is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Ohio State vs. Northwestern Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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Ohio State vs. Northwestern Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Ohio State vs Northwestern Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northwestern will win this college basketball game with 53.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Ohio State vs Northwestern Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northwestern will cover the spread with 51.7% confidence for today’s game.

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Ohio State Basketball Best Bets Today:

• Ohio State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+3.30 Units / 0% ROI)
• Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.15 Units / 9% ROI)
• Ohio State has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
• Ohio State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+0.60 Units / 0% ROI)
• Ohio State has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.20 Units / 2% ROI)

Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:

• Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 32 games (+12.90 Units / 36% ROI)
• Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+7.65 Units / 8% ROI)
• Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.15 Units / 17% ROI)
• Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+2.60 Units / 0% ROI)
• Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.65 Units / 4% ROI)

Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio State has a 3-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI).

• 6-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.65 Units / 0.22% ROI
• 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
• 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI

Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern has a 2-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.5 Units / -51.72% ROI).

• 5-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.5 Units / 0.25% ROI
• 6-2 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI
• 2-6 when betting the Under for -4.6 Units / -52.27% ROI

Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has allowed 6.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.9

Ohio State has allowed 6.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.1

Ohio State allowed 38.5 points per game (1,271 points/33 games) in the second half last season — 3rd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 36.9

Ohio State allowed opponents to shoot 41% (393/964) in the first half last season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (144 assists/ 74 TOs) this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Northwestern averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (290 turnovers/32 games) last season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Northwestern had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (498 assists/ 290 TOs) last season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (1,121 assists/ 693 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has allowed 6.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.9

Ohio State has allowed 6.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.1

Ohio State allowed 38.5 points per game (1,271 points/33 games) in the second half last season — 3rd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 36.9

Ohio State allowed opponents to shoot 41% (393/964) in the first half last season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (144 assists/ 74 TOs) this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Northwestern averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (290 turnovers/32 games) last season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Northwestern had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (498 assists/ 290 TOs) last season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (1,121 assists/ 693 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

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