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Purdue at Northwestern odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Purdue at Northwestern odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers (23-2, 12-2 Big Ten) take on the Northwestern Wildcats (17-7, 8-5) in Evanston on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Purdue vs. Northwestern odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Purdue bounced back from Feb. 4 loss to Indiana with an 87-73 win at home over the Iowa Hawkeyes on Thursday, covering the 7.5-point spread. Junior C Zach Edey is averaging 22.1 points, 13.2 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game. His 7-foot-4 frame leaves him unstoppable in the post and he has a 63% shooting percentage from the floor. The leader for the Wooden Award as player of the year, Edey will have an easy time against the undersized Wildcats.

Northwestern has won its last 2 games, both on the road, the last a 69-63 win at Ohio State on Thursday as 5.5-point underdogs. If Northwestern, tied for 3rd in the Big Ten, hopes to pull off a home upset, it will have to neutralize everyone else on the floor other than Edey.

This is the only meeting between the schools this season.

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Purdue at Northwestern odds

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Moneyline (ML): Purdue -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Northwestern +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Against the spread (ATS): Purdue -4.5 (-110) | Northwestern +4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 131.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Purdue at Northwestern picks and predictions

Prediction

Purdue 70, Northwestern 58

Moneyline

PASS.

Purdue has been the best team in the Big Ten all season. This game will not be as close as the spread suggests and a wager on the favorite, while good to add to a parlay, is not worth a straight wager.

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Against the spread

PURDUE -4.5 (-110).

Purdue has the best player in this game and this will make a huge difference when it comes to the scoreboard. Even in a 79-74 loss last Saturday, Edey scored 33 points and had 18 rebounds. Doing this against Northwestern will lead to a blowout and 4.5 points is not enough for me to want to take the risk on the Wildcats. Purdue is the better team and it will show on Sunday.

Over/Under

UNDER 131.5 (-110).

Purdue averages 74.6 points per game but Northwestern has the 21st-ranked team defense at 62.1 points allowed. While Purdue will win this matchup, the offense might be held down just a bit and struggle to get to 70.

On the other side of the floor, the Boilermakers defense ranks 15th at 61.6 points and will hold down the Wildcats offense, which is 263rd in the country at 68.4 points.

Both teams will slow down the pace and with Edey hitting a lot of shots in the paint, the 3-point shot will not be a large factor.

Northwestern struggles against the better teams on its schedule. The Under has hit in 11 of 12 games against teams with a winning record. For Purdue, it is much of the same as the Boilermakers are 7-0 to the under in its last 7 against teams with winning records.

This will stay low scoring and the 131.5 is just a few points too high. This would be either an Under play or a stay away at this number.

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Northwestern at Wisconsin odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Northwestern at Wisconsin odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Northwestern Wildcats (15-7, 6-5 Big Ten) limp into Madison to battle the struggling Wisconsin Badgers (13-8, 5-6) Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Northwestern vs. Wisconsin odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Northwestern comes into the game after 2 straight loses of more then 15 points, 1st to Iowa and then to Michigan, a 68-53 loss at home as 3-point favorites. Northwestern has had to deal with COVID-related delays this season, something other teams have not. Despite this, the Wildcats are still over .500 in conference and look to remain so against a Wisconsin team which, after a strong start has slid down the ranks in recent weeks.

A 65-60 win on Thursday against Ohio State as 7.5-point underdogs stopped the bleeding of a 3-game losing streak for the Badgers. They will now look to add to the misery of Northwestern by sending them to its own 3-game losing streak on Sunday.

Northwestern beat Wisconsin 66-63 at home on Jan. 23, covering as a 2.5-point favorites as the over 124.5 cashed.

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Northwestern at Wisconsin odds

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Moneyline (ML): Northwestern +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Wisconsin -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Northwestern +3.5 (-110) | Wisconsin -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 125.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Northwestern at Wisconsin picks and predictions

Prediction

Wisconsin 67, Northwestern 65

Moneyline

PASS.

Unless you are making a parlay play, I would not make a wager on the moneyline here. Northwestern has been dominated in its last 2 games and with the line only being 3.5 in favor of Wisconsin, I would rather make a straight wager on the spread and avoid the inflated number on the ML.

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Against the spread

NORTHWESTERN +3.5 (-110).

Wisconsin has been terrible ATS in recent games. In its last 6 home games, the Badgers have failed to cover in any matchup. The Badgers are also 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games overall.

Northwestern may not win, but it will be able to keep this game close down the stretch and I could also see this game going to overtime.

Over/Under

OVER 125.5 (-110).

Northwestern has gone Over in 5 straight games against teams with winning home records and has also gone Over in 4 straight against teams with winning records overall. On top of this, in 5 straight road games, the Wildcats have gone Over the posted total.

While neither team is stellar on offense, 125.5 is extremely low and it gives value to taking the Over in Madison on Sunday.

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Northwestern at Michigan odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Northwestern at Michigan odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Northwestern Wildcats (12-4, 3-2 Big Ten) take on the Michigan Wolverines (9-7, 3-2) on Sunday. Tip from Crisler Center in Ann Arbor is set for noon ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Northwestern vs. Michigan odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Northwestern lost to Rutgers 65-62 on Wednesday, failing to cover as 1-point home underdogs. In its last 7 games, Northwestern is 4-3 against the spread (ATS). On the season, the Wildcats are 9-7 ATS. The Wildcats’ defense ranks 12th in the country in opponent points per game (59.3) and 10th in the country in opponent FG percentage (37.788%).

The Wolverines lost to Iowa 93-84 on Thursday, failing to cover as 5.5-point road favorites. They are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games and 8-8 ATS this season. Michigan’s defense has struggled this season, ranking 215th in the nation for opponent points per game (70.2).

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Northwestern at Michigan odds

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Moneyline (ML): Northwestern +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Michigan -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Northwestern +4.5 (-115) | Michigan -4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 135.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Northwestern at Michigan picks and predictions

Prediction

Northwestern 69, Michigan 61

Moneyline

BET NORTHWESTERN +155.

The Wildcats are undefeated on the road this season while Michigan has lost 2 of their last 5 at home. Northwestern’s top-ranked defense facing off against the Wolverines will play a role in its success on the road. Northwestern has won 2 of its last 3 games as the ATS underdog, including an ATS and straight up win on the road against a top Indiana team.

Against the spread

PASS on the points, unless you want a little insurance.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 135.5 (-105).

The Under is 18-8 in the Wildcats’ last 26 games and 5-1 in their last 6 games following an ATS loss. Northwestern has not performed well on offense this season, ranking 258th in points per game (68.4) and its defense faces a Michigan offense that ranks 154th in field goal percentage (44.95%).

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Rutgers at Northwestern odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Rutgers at Northwestern odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (11-5, 3-2 Big Ten) and Northwestern Wildcats (12-3, 3-1) meet Wednesday. Opening tip at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston will be at 9 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rutgers vs. Northwestern odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rutgers had a 5-game straight up and against the spread (ATS) win streak busted Sunday with a 76-65 loss to Iowa as a 5-point favorite. The Hawkeyes shot 44.6% from the field in that game; RU had held foes to a 36.4% mark over its previous 6 games. The Knights now hit the road for just the 2nd time since Dec. 8.

The Wildcats upset Indiana as 6.5-point underdogs Sunday. Northwestern was a plus-9 in turnover margin (its 8th straight plus game) in an 84-83 win at Assembly Hall in Bloomington. G Boo Buie registered a 26-point game and has averaged 16.4 points per game over his last 8.

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Rutgers at Northwestern odds

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Moneyline: Rutgers -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Northwestern -105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread (ATS): Rutgers -1.5 (-105) | Northwestern +1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 126.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rutgers at Northwestern picks and predictions

Prediction

Rutgers 59, Northwestern 57

Moneyline

Figure Northwestern as just a sliver of a lean. A price north of +100 would be required to have any value. AVOID.

Against the spread

In this series, Rutgers has won 3 in a row ATS. But peg the pricing on the sides as being quite accurate. Move along to where there is value, on the total. PASS.

Over/Under

The Under is: 5-0 in the Scarlet Knights’ last 5 road games … 5-1 in Scarlet RU’s last 6 games against team’s playing .600 basketball … 14-3 in the Wildcats’ last 17 home games … 4-2 in the last 6 RU-NU games.

These 2 teams rank 1-2 in the Big Ten in scoring defense. Rutgers has allowed just 56.2 PPG (4th NCAA-I) while Northwestern has yielded 58.9 PPG (13th). Both play at a deliberate pace, and the match-up has few score-spiral-effect factors at play.

BACK THE UNDER 126.5 (-105).

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Northwestern at Indiana odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Northwestern at Indiana odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Northwestern Wildcats (11-3, 2-1 Big Ten) battle the No. 19 Indiana Hoosiers (10-4, 1-2) on Sunday. Tip from Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall is scheduled for noon ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Northwestern vs. Indiana odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Northwestern took down Illinois 73-60 Wednesday to cover as a 3.5-point home underdog. In their last 10 games, the Wildcats are 6-4 against the spread (ATS) and 8-6 ATS on the season. The Wildcats defense is its strong suit, ranking 7th in the nation in opponents points per game (57.2) and 4th in opponents FG percentage (36.3%).

Indiana fell at Iowa 91-89 Thursday, failing to cover as a 1-point road underdog. Indiana has now lost 5 straight ATS and is only 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games. Overall this season, the Hoosiers are 6-7-1 ATS. The Hoosiers’s strength is in their offense where they rank 32nd in the country, scoring 80.7 points per game and 4th in field goal percentage (50.9%).

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Northwestern at Indiana odds

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Moneyline (ML): Off the board.
Against the spread (ATS): Northwestern +7.5 (-115) | Indiana -7.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 132.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Northwestern at Indiana picks and predictions

Prediction

Indiana 69, Northwestern 65

Moneyline

Was not available, but Indiana is a heavy favorite and the odds likely will present no value for a moneyline play.

Against the spread

BET NORTHWESTERN +7.5 (-115).

Northwestern’s defense will keep it in this game. Ranking 4th in the country in opponents FG percentage, the Wildcats create trouble for opposing offenses. Also, they have played well on the road this season (2-0).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 132.5 (-105).

The Hoosiers’ Over/Under record is 9-5 this season with 5 of their last 6 games hitting the over. Their lowest line over the last 10 games was 133 points, another Big Ten game against Nebraska that hit the Over by 13 points.

Ranking 32nd in the nation for points per game, Indiana will look to ride the energy of the home crowd to push past Northwestern’s top-ranked defense.

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Illinois at Northwestern odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Illinois at Northwestern odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini (9-4, 0-2 Big Ten) meet the Northwestern Wildcats (10-3, 1-1) Wednesday at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Ill. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Illinois vs. Northwestern odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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The Fighting Illini bounced back from a 93-71 shellacking against Missouri in St. Louis on Dec. 22 by posting an 85-52 win against Bethune-Cookman in a tune-up game Thursday. The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games for Illinois.

The Wildcats were hammered by Ohio State on New Year’s Day by a 73-57 score, not even coming close to covering a 2.5-point number as ‘dogs. The loss snapped a 5-game win streak by Northwestern. The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 games overall.

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Illinois at Northwestern odds

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Moneyline (ML): Illinois -180 (bet $180 to win $100) | Northwestern +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread (ATS): Illinois -3.5 (-115) | Northwestern +3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 134.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Illinois at Northwestern picks and predictions

Prediction

Illinois 68, Northwestern 63

Moneyline

ILLINOIS (-180) is a solid play on the moneyline if you don’t want to mess around with laying the points in a potentially close and low-scoring game, although it is at my personal limit.

The Illini were the much better team last season than the Wildcats, and Illinois did sweep Northwestern, but the margin of victory was just an average of 5.0 points per game. Illinois has won 8 straight meetings in the series dating back to Jan. 6, 2019, too.

Against the spread

ILLINOIS -3.5 (-115) is the lean here, although you can expect a good sweat. Go lightly, and play just a half-unit wager at most.

While the Illini has won 8 in a row in the series, Northwestern has covered 3 in a row in the series. The good news for potential Illini backers is that Illinois is 4-1 ATS in the past 5 trips to Evanston.

Over/Under

UNDER 132.5 (-105) is the lean here, but like the line, go lightly.

The Under is a perfect 7-for-7 in the previous 7 for the Illini against teams with a winning overall record, and it’s 5-2 in their past 7 games overall.

The Under is 13-3 in the past 16 at Welsh-Ryan the Northwestern, while going 4-1 in the past 5 games overall. The Under is 4-0 in the past 4 against teams with a winning record, too.

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Ohio State at Northwestern odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Ohio State at Northwestern odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Ohio State Buckeyes (9-3, 1-0 Big Ten) travel to the shores of Lake Michigan to take on the Northwestern Wildcats (10-2, 1-0) Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ohio State vs. Northwestern odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Ohio State has 1 of the most prolific offenses in the nation (81.7 points per game) and ranks 1st in the Big Ten in offense. Brice Sensabaugh leads the team with 15.8 PPG despite coming off the bench in most games and only averaging 21 minutes. He is 1 of 4 Buckeyes averaging 10-plus points. While Ohio State is explosive, it is also balanced, and can score even when 1 of its shooters is having an off night.

Northwestern, a proverbial doormat in the Big Ten, is having a good start to its season. Led by Chase Audige with 15.3 PPG, the Wildcats will look to slow down the Buckeyes, who are a fringe top 25 team in the coach’s poll, with their elite defense, which ranks 7th in the nation allowing just 55.7 PPG.

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Ohio State at Northwestern odds

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Moneyline (ML): Ohio State -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Northwestern +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread (ATS): Ohio State -2.5 (+100) | Northwestern +2.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 136.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Ohio State at Northwestern picks and predictions

Prediction

Northwestern 74, Ohio State 70

Moneyline

BET NORTHWESTERN +110.

The last 2 games in this series have both gone Over the total and been Ohio State wins. This is not the same Northwestern team and playing this game in Evanston will make a difference.

Ohio State comes into this game after crushing its last 2 opponents and scoring over 90 points in both games. While this is impressive, the competition of Maine and Alabama A&M leaves a lot to be desired. Ohio State will not be able to score to its normal level in this game against a tough defense and Northwestern will win the game.

Against the spread

PASS.

Northwestern is 7-1 at home this season. This game will make it 8-1 so I will take the moneyline on the Wildcats rather than the spread.

Over/Under

BET OVER 136.5 (-110).

Ohio State averages 81.7 points per game on the season. While Northwestern will attempt to slow the game down, it will not do so enough to get this game to go Under the total.

This series has been a high-scoring affair in recent seasons with both last 2 meetings going Over 150 points. This game should be the same and I see this game getting well over the total so OVER 136.5 (-110) is my favorite play in this game.

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Northwestern at Michigan State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Northwestern at Michigan State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Northwestern Wildcats (5-2) travel to East Lansing to take on the No. 20 Michigan State Spartans (5-3) Sunday at 7 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Northwestern at Michigan State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Both teams are coming off losses in the Big Ten-ACC showdown. Northwestern was blasted 87-58 by Pitt on Monday as a 7.5-point favorite while Michigan State lost 70-52 to Notre Dame Wednesday as a half-point favorite.

The Spartans bring their undefeated 2-0 home record into this game while this is only the 2nd true road game for the Wildcats. As always, MSU has played 1 of the most difficult schedules in the nation so far. Its 3 losses early in the season may not look good, but it will serve them well late in the season when it’s crunch time. Expect Sunday’s game to be a low-scoring slog in East Lansing and the more physical team will emerge.

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Northwestern at Michigan State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Northwestern +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Michigan State -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Northwestern +5.5 (-105) | Michigan State -5.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 127.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Northwestern at Michigan State picks and predictions

Prediction

Michigan State 67, Northwestern 59

Moneyline

PASS.

Michigan State is undefeated at home. and the more battle-tested team. The games against Kentucky, Gonzaga and even a down Villanova team will lead to Michigan winning this game. But -280 is a bit much for a straight wager. But it makes a good addition to a parlay.

Against the spread

BET MICHIGAN STATE -5.5 (-115).

A slow-paced grind it out game will occur Sunday. The game will be close, but when it comes down to crunch time, Northwestern will be forced to foul the Spartans and they will get to this cover at the foul line. I like Michigan State -5.5 (-115) as my favorite play.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 127.5 (-110).

This number reflects the slow nature this game will be played at by both teams. A game in the 60s is what both teams will be aiming for and they will get it. It will take some foul line points to get there, but it will get there. Take Over 127.5 (-110).

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Northwestern at Georgetown odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Northwestern at Georgetown odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Northwestern Wildcats (2-0) and Georgetown Hoyas (2-0) tangle in a Tuesday non-conference game in the nation’s capital. The opening tip at Capital One Arena will be at 6:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Northwestern vs. Georgetown odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Northwestern went 6-2 against non-conference foes last year, but then scuffled its way to a 7-13 finish (T10) in Big Ten play. The 2022-23 Wildcats have been solid on defense in dispatching Chicago State and Northern Illinois. Senior F Robbie Beran has gotten to the free-throw line 17 times in 2 games. He leads the Wildcats in scoring, at 17.5 points per game.

The Hoyas won their Nov. 8 opener against Coppin State 99-89 in overtime as an 18-point favorite. That victory snapped a 21-game losing streak. Georgetown then continued a different kind of streak when, favored by 17, it beat Green Bay 92-58 Saturday. Sophomore G Primo Spears has been the engine for the Hoyas offense, scoring 28 and 21 points in the 2 games.

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Northwestern at Georgetown odds

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Moneyline: Northwestern -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Kansas -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Northwestern -1.5 (+100) | Georgetown +1.5 (-125)
Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Northwestern at Georgetown picks and predictions

Prediction

Northwestern 73, Georgetown 71

Moneyline

Not available.

Against the spread

This is a jump in class for Georgetown, and the Hoyas have also likely been shooting a few points over their heads. Some regression spells a setback against an NU side that brings back much of its roster from a year ago and can defend shot attempts to the hilt.

Butler, DePaul, and Marquette are decent Big East comps for Northwestern. The Hoyas went a combined 0-6 against that group last season.

BACK NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS -1.5 (+100).

Over/Under

A 70-something to 70-something contest seems entirely likely. PASS.

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Ohio State at Northwestern odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Ohio State at Northwestern odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) meet the Northwestern Wildcats (1-7, 1-4) Saturday at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Ohio State vs. Northwestern odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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Ohio State debuted at No. 2 in the College Football Playoff rankings this week, behind only top-ranked Tennessee. It can’t afford any slip-ups if it wants to make it into the CFP, but there will be no stunning loss this week.

Ohio State has scored 44 or more points in 7 consecutive games, the longest streak by any Big Ten team since 1936. In addition, the Buckeyes have managed 20-plus points in 69 consecutive games, tying Oklahoma for the all-time record.

Northwestern is averaging just 17.9 PPG, ranked 120th out of 131 FBS teams, and the defense is coughing up 28.8 PPG. That’s not conducive to pulling an upset — or even coming close.

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Ohio State at Northwestern odds

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Moneyline (ML): Ohio State -100000 (bet $100,000 to win $100) | Northwestern +1700 (bet $100 to win $1,700)
Against the spread: Ohio State -37.5 (-117) | Northwestern +37.5 (-103)
Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Ohio State at Northwestern and predictions

Prediction

Ohio State 59, Northwestern 10

Moneyline

This shouldn’t even require an explanation, but there would never be a reason to risk $100 to win a dime, which is what a bet on Ohio State (-100000) would be.

AVOID.

Against the spread

OHIO STATE -37.5 (-117) ranks 2nd in the nation with 48.9 PPG, and it has scored 44 or more points in 7 in a row. As such, it is rather surprising this number is so low.

This might be the best bet of the week, as it’s almost impossible to fathom the Buckeyes not getting into the 50s. Can Northwestern score double digits to make you sweat? I’m not so sure.

Over/Under

OVER 55.5 (-112) is a strong play, and it wouldn’t be shocking to see the juggernaut Buckeyes offense take care of the total without any assistance from the Wildcats.

Ohio State has hit 6 straight Over results because of its high-octane offense, which has been on another plane. Northwestern has cashed 3 straight Over results because its defense has packed it in, conceding at least 31 points in losses to Wisconsin, Maryland and Iowa. It’s a perfect recipe for an Over, and by quite a bit.

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