Ohio State Buckeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats Prediction, 11/16/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ohio State Buckeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Location: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Wildcats (+30.0)

Total/Over-Under: 44.5

The Northwestern Wildcats (4-5) will compete against the Ohio State Buckeyes (8-1) at Wrigley Field on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Ohio State opens this game as 30.0-point favorites. The total is set at 44.5.

The Ohio State Buckeyes come into this game with a record of 8-1 for this season. In their last game, the Buckeyes played the Purdue Boilermakers and took home the win by a score of 45-0. The Ohio State Buckeyes ran the rock 35 times and had 173 yards, which had them averaging 4.9 yds per attempt. In the game, they had 66 plays which totaled 433 yds. Ohio State surrendered 9 completions on 21 attempts for a total of 108 yards, and a completion percentage of 42.9%. When it came to stopping the run, the Buckeyes conceded 98 yards on 38 attempts, which is an average of 2.6 yds per run surrendered.

The Buckeyes have earned 4,094 total yards this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Ohio State has compiled 24 touchdowns via the pass and 20 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the ball 10 different times. Ohio State has accrued 199 first downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 39 penalties for 372 yards. As a team they're holding an average of 185.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 38th in the country. When it comes to scoring points, the Ohio State Buckeyes are averaging 38.6 PPG.

Concerning passing yards, the Buckeyes have conceded 1,400 yds which has them ranked 3rd in D-1. They are allowing 155.6 yards per contest via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 62.1%. Over the course of this year, they have surrendered 250.8 yards/contest putting them 1st in the nation. They have yielded 4 touchdowns through the air as well as 5 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 2.9 yards per run and 95.2 yards on the ground per game for the year. In total, they have allowed 857 yards via the ground game in 9 games. The Buckeyes rank 2nd in the nation in terms of team defense, giving up 10.7 PPG.

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The Wildcats come into this game with a record of 4-5 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Wildcats took home the win by a final score of 26-20 when they played the Purdue Boilermakers. The Wildcats finished the game with a total of 424 yds and they ran 69 plays (6.1 yards per play). Northwestern ran the ball for 4.1 yards per attempt, finishing with 122 yds on 30 carries. Northwestern surrendered 23 running attempts for 47 yds (2.0 yds per rush). The Wildcats passing defense gave up a completion rate of 61.0%, relinquishing 290 yards on 25 out of 41 passing.

The Northwestern Wildcats have an average of 288.1 yards per outing, which ranks them 131st in the country. The Northwestern offense has totaled 425 penalty yards on 51 infractions, which is 88th in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They have an average of 112.1 yards per game via the rush and have run for 1,009 yards in total. They have given away 6 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 5 fumbles and they have recorded 139 first downs. Regarding their ability to score points, the Wildcats are sitting 122nd in D-1 maintaining an average of 19.2 PPG. Over the course of the season thus far, the Wildcats have a total of 1,584 passing yards in addition to an average of 176.0 passing yards per game, which ranks 119th in Division 1.

Northwestern has surrendered a total of 973 yards via the ground game (108.1 yards/game) and 11 touchdowns on the ground on the season. They have allowed 11 touchdowns via the pass and 241.1 yards per game, ranking them 99th in the nation. They have compiled 6 fumbles recovered and 7 picks this season. The Wildcats defense has been on the field for 601 plays, which is good for 59th in the nation. The Wildcats are conceding 21.9 points per game, which has them sitting 40th in D-1. In total, they have conceded 0 points.

Who will win tonight's Buckeyes/Wildcats college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Buckeyes -30.0

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