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Ohio St. Buckeyes vs. Northwestern Wildcats Gambling Prediction & Week 6 Preview

Ohio State vs. Northwestern College Football Spread/Handicapping

You don’t usually get this kind of hype for a Northwestern – Ohio State game but this is a huge battle between undefeated teams. Both are ranked in the top 15 and whoever wins will be able to continue to pursue a BCS berth, maybe even become a favourite.

Ohio State Buckeyes (5-0) vs. Northwestern Wildcats (4-0)
Saturday October 5
Ryan Field – Evanston, IL
8:00PM
Moneyline: Ohio State -270, Northwestern +230
Spread: Ohio State -7
O/U: 61
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Even though both of these teams are unbeaten there are still question marks about each because the quality of their competition has been light to say the least. This is the Wildcats first conference game of the year and they will turn the nation on its ear with an upset victory on Saturday night.

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If they can do that there is no one on their schedule who they can not, maybe should not beat.

Ohio State

The Buckeyes notched their most impressive win of the season last week with Braxton Miller at QB, most likely ending any quarterback controversy until they lose a game. Against Wisconsin Miller threw for four TDs while being held mostly in check with his legs, proving he doesn’t have to run around like a mad man for the Buckeyes to win (who knows if that will sink in).

This week will pose an even greater challenge because they are on the road and Northwestern is probably the most effective and balanced offense they will see all season long. This team is so used to playing from ahead it will be interesting to see how they respond when that is not the case. [soliloquy id=”82219″]

Their offense is not built to play catchup mode where Miller’s talents cannot be put to full use.

Northwestern

I am very excited about this game between Northwestern and Ohio State. I have not been impressed with the Buckeyes and I think NW is just the kind of team that can give them some trouble and most importantly put the pressure on to coax some mistakes.

That is because this is a really good offensive team, one that is now getting back one of its best playmakers in RB in Venric Mark, a 1400 yard rusher last season. Northwestern is certainly not as good as Ohio State player for player but in Mark and versatile QB/WR/RB Kain Colter they have players who can make all the difference.

Also with Mark hurt junior running back Treywon Green has emerged. He packs a wallop with his 220 pounds and can balance out their speed attack or allow them to pound away at Ohio State if they get the lead.

This team can and should be able to score to overcome their defensive shortcoming which will be key. I expect a back and forth affair.

Spread Pick: Northwestern +7
O/U Pick: Over
Score Prediction: Ohio State 45 – Northwestern 41

By The Wiesguy

The Wiesguy is a newcomer to the handicapping scene. Hailing from Toronto, Canada he is always sweet on the underdogs and you can often find his thoughts, musings and picks at moneydogs.blogspot.com.