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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 12
(8-1) Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Northwestern Wildcats (4-5)
Date: Saturday, November 16th
Time: 12:00 ET
Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Week 12 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Ohio State -30.5 | Northwestern +30.5
Week 12 CFB Moneyline Odds: Ohio State -13911 | Northwestern +2448
College Football Betting Total: O/U 44.5
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Ohio State has absolutely dominated this Big Ten rivalry, racking up an eye-popping 65 wins against Northwestern’s modest 14 in their all-time series. The Buckeyes don’t just win—they pile it on, averaging a blistering 38 points per game against the Wildcats.
This high-powered offense has been the backbone of their current ten-game win streak.
While Northwestern occasionally flashes resilience, Ohio State’s depth, firepower, and historic supremacy have made this matchup feel like a lopsided affair. It’s classic Big Ten football: grit meets gridiron greatness, and the Buckeyes have had the upper hand in nearly every era.
Ohio State is the heavy favorite in this week 12 matchup against Northwestern, with the point spread at -30.5. The game is set to kick off at 12:00 ET from Wrigley Field in Chicago, and you can catch the action on BTN. The over/under line is currently at 44.5 points.
The Buckeyes are 8-1 on the season, while the Wildcats are 4-5 overall.
Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State enters Week 12 against Northwestern with an 8-1 record, holding the 3rd spot in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 44.6% chance to win the Big Ten. The Buckeyes also have a 92.6% chance of making the CFB playoff, with the highest odds in the nation to reach (30.6%) and win (17.7%) the national championship.
Ohio State is 6-0 at home and 2-1 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in all nine games, going 8-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +27.9 points, and they are 5-4 against the spread.
The over/under line for this week is 44.5 points, lower than any of their previous games. Ohio State’s average over/under line is 51.8 points, and their games have averaged 49.2 points, with a 4-5 record against the over/under.
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Ohio State Buckeyes Stats
Ohio State’s offense ranks 11th in points per game heading into week 12, scoring 38.6 points per contest. They are 4th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Will Howard has thrown for 2,237 yards with a passer rating of 126, leading Ohio State to the 4th best passer rating in the country. Howard has completed 74% of his passes, throwing 22 touchdowns and five interceptions.
Ohio State ranks 31st in passing yards per game, averaging 269.9 yards, and they are 39th in completions, with 20.7 per game. Quinshon Judkins leads the rushing attack with 647 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry and scoring six touchdowns. Jeremiah Smith has 765 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 45 catches.
Ohio State’s defense has been impressive this season, ranking second nationally by allowing just 10.7 points per game. They’ve also given up only 100 rushing yards per game, which is 12th-best in the country, and 155.6 passing yards per game, ranking 9th.
In their recent game against Purdue, Ohio State’s defense gave up just 206 total yards and forced an interception. Purdue managed only 98 rushing yards on 38 attempts and 108 passing yards.
Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern enters Week 12 with a 4-5 record, facing Ohio State. They rank 79th in our CFB power rankings, and their chance of becoming bowl-eligible is 10.6%.
The Wildcats are 1-2 at home and have been favored in just one game this season. Their average scoring margin is -2.7 points per game, and they are 2-4 against the spread.
Northwestern’s over/under record is 3-3, with their games averaging 41.1 points. This week’s line is set at 44.5 points, compared to their season average line of 41.4 points.
Northwestern Wildcats Stats
Heading into week 12, Northwestern’s offense is averaging 19.2 points per game, placing them 88th in the nation. They are ranked 118th in our offensive power rankings. Their third-down conversion rate is just 29.7%, and they are 113th in passing yards per game, averaging 176 yards.
Jack Lausch leads the team with 1,120 passing yards, five touchdowns, and four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 71. Cam Porter has rushed for 387 yards and six touchdowns. A.J. Henning leads the receivers with 426 yards and three touchdowns.
Northwestern’s defense has been solid against the run, ranking 21st nationally by allowing just 109.6 rushing yards per game. In their recent game against Purdue, they gave up only 98 rushing yards on 38 attempts. The Wildcats also held Purdue to 108 passing yards and forced an interception, allowing just 20 points in the overtime win.
Opponents have averaged a 62.2% completion rate and 241 passing yards per game against Northwestern, which ranks 121st nationally. The Wildcats are 33rd in the country in points allowed, giving up 21.9 points per game this season.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Northwestern Wildcats NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Ohio State Buckeyes are 3-2 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Northwestern Wildcats are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Ohio State Buckeyes are 4-4-2 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Northwestern Wildcats have gone 6-4 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Ohio State Buckeyes’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Northwestern Wildcats’ have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 12 NCAA Betting Prediction: Ohio State -30.5
Our projections have Ohio State winning this matchup 37-3, and with Northwestern being the heavy favorite at +30.5, we recommend taking Ohio State to cover the spread. This week 12 matchup should be an easy win for Ohio State.
With the over/under line set at 44.5 points, we see the under as the best play, with our combined score projection at just 40 points.
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