Coach Pat Fitzgerald is a beloved son of Northwestern. He grew up in Chicago and became an All-American and team captain for the Wildcats. Fitz was instrumental in Northwestern’s epic 1995 Rose Bowl College Football odds campaign. He took over as coach when coach Randy Walker unexpectedly died in 2006. Since then, Fitzgerald has led the Cats through their most successful era in program history. And he has overseen the massive upgrades in facilities. But things the program is rapidly eroding. And what few fans Northwestern has have tuned out
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Northwestern Wildcats NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 5, 2022, Noon p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Ryan Field, Evanston, Illinois |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Ohio State | -38 (-110) | 62½ (-110) | – |  |
| Northwestern | +38 (-110) | 62½ (-110) | – | |
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Ohio State at Northwestern SBG Odds Overview
Ohio State will have a potential offshore betting advantage for this game. In turn, Ryan Field will be a sea of red, with Buckeye fans taking over the venue. Wise Guys have a problem deciding if they will lay an inflated price on the Buckeyes. Or take a Northwestern team that is over-matched. And likely to be run off the field. For squares, the choice is easy. They will make the big lay on the Buckeyes. And there is logic in doing that. Who wants to get cute taking a hapless team that can’t score?
Ohio State Buckeyes Team Overview
Last game, the Ohio State Buckeyes won 44-31 against the Penn State Nittany Lions as 15.5-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 60.5. Ohio State has a record of 8-0 straight up, 4-3-1 against the spread, and 6-2 over/under the total. Ohio State ranks 6th for total offense, 12th for passing, 34th for rushing, and 2nd for scoring. Defensively they rank 6th overall, 12th against the pass, 10th against the rush, and 10th for points allowed. Also, Ohio State ranks 32nd for fewest turnovers lost and 33rd for takeaways.
Namely, CJ Stroud passed for 354 yards. And the Buckeyes ran their winning streak in the rivalry to six in a row. But none by more than 13 points. As has been the case when these teams get together, the Nittany Lions gave them a scare. Consider that Penn State didn’t just hang around. The Nittany Lions went up 21-16 with 9:26 remaining in the fourth quarter on a 1-yard touchdown run by Kaytron Allen. Subsequently, Ohio State then went on a 28-3 run. And with defensive end JT Tuimoloau providing impact plays after the Buckeyes went up 23-21.
Northwestern Wildcats Team Overview
Last game, the Northwestern Wildcats lost 33-13 against the Iowa Hawkeyes as 11.5-point road dogs. The game went over the total of 37. Northwestern has a record of 1-7 straight up, 3-5 against the spread, and 4-4 over/under the total. Northwestern ranks 93rd for total offense, 59th for passing, 109th for rushing, and 120th for scoring. Defensively they rank 95th overall, 54th against the pass, 107th against the rush, and 84th for points allowed. Also, Northwestern ranks 129th for fewest turnovers lost and 95th for takeaways.
Of course, the loss is a total humiliation. Iowa is a bad team with a popgun offense. Yet Northwestern was rendered helpless.
Ohio State at Northwestern SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, Ohio State can name the score with the College Football lines.
Ohio State at Northwestern SBG Best Bet: Ohio State Buckeyes.