The Buckeyes will play the Wildcats on Saturday, November 16th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Wrigley Field. Watch this exciting Week 12 matchup at 12:00 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on BTN.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now the back half of the 2024 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 12 action features a matchup between Ohio State and Northwestern, kicking off at Wrigley Field on Saturday, November 16th, 2024. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Ohio State has a 99.00 conference power ranking for the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Northwestern is 93.00.
- Away Ohio State - As Week 12 looms, Ohio State currently has a 2-1 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Remember that a team's overall record and schedule strength will affect whether or not they make a bowl game or the playoffs.
- Home Northwestern - Northwestern has a 2-3 record as a home team as they approach Week 12. They currently rank 6th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins. Continue monitoring their performance to see if they have a shot at a postseason bowl game or playoff berth.
- Points Scored - For the 2024 season, Ohio State ranks 3rd (347) in the Big Ten Conference, with Northwestern currently ranking 16th (173) for points scored in the Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Ohio State stands 17th (96) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2024 college football season. Northwestern sits at 8th (197) in the Big Ten Conference for points against them heading into Week 12 of the 2024 season.
- Team Records - Ohio State has a 8-1 overall record for the 2024 regular season, with Northwestern currently 4-5 for the 2024 college football regular season.
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Get ready for a wild showdown as Ohio State faces Northwestern on Saturday!
The game will be held at Wrigley Field in Week 12 of the season.
Ohio State has a Power Ranking of 99.00, while Northwestern sits at 93.00.
Ohio State boasts an 8-1 record, while Northwestern is at 4-5.
Place a bet on this college football game at BetMGM or BetRivers. See this matchup's prop bets below! Compare each sportsbook's point spread, total, and moneyline!
Best Buckeyes at Wildcats Odds
| Underdog Northwestern | Favorite Ohio State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Ohio State is a -28.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northwestern is a +28.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 43.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 43.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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Ohio State
Northwestern
11/16/24 12:00pm EST | -28.5 -110+28.5 -110 |
Underdog Northwestern - Northwestern bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +28.5 Northwestern underdog bet wins if they lose by 28 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 29 or more.
Favorite Ohio State - Ohio State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -28.5 Ohio State favorite bet wins if they win by 29 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 28 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Ohio State at Northwestern Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Ohio State
Northwestern
11/16/24 12:00pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 12 | Ohio State vs Northwestern Saturday, November 16th, 2024 | OSU 31, NU 7 Wrigley Field | Ohio State by 24 |
| 2022 Week 10 | Ohio State vs Northwestern Saturday, November 5th, 2022 | OSU 21, NU 7 Ryan Field | Ohio State by 14 |
| 2020 Week 16 | Northwestern vs Ohio State Saturday, December 19th, 2020 | OSU 22, NW 10 Lucas Oil Stadium | Ohio State by 12 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| #2 Ohio State | 6-1 | 0.857 | 9 | 1 | 378 | 103 | 6-0 | 3-1 | W4 |
| Northwestern | 2-5 | 0.286 | 4 | 6 | 180 | 228 | 2-4 | 2-2 | L1 |
Ohio State & Northwestern Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Ohio State Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
|---|---|
| Ohio State | +320 Bet |
No NCAA College Football Championship TM Northwestern YR: futures available
Ohio State & Northwestern Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Akron vs Ohio State | OSU 52, AKR 6 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Western Michigan vs Ohio State | OSU 56, WMU 0 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Marshall vs Ohio State | OSU 49, MRSH 14 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Ohio State vs Michigan State | OSU 38, MSU 7 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | Iowa vs Ohio State | OSU 35, IOWA 7 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Ohio State vs Oregon | ORE 32, OSU 31 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Nebraska vs Ohio State | OSU 21, NEB 17 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Ohio State vs Penn State | OSU 20, PSU 13 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Purdue vs Ohio State | OSU 45, PUR 0 Saturday, November 9th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Ohio State vs Northwestern | OSU 31, NU 7 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Indiana vs Ohio State | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Michigan vs Ohio State | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Miami (OH) vs Northwestern | NU 13, M-OH 6 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Duke vs Northwestern | DUKE 26, NU 20 (2OT) Friday, September 6th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Eastern Illinois vs Northwestern | NU 31, EIU 7 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Northwestern vs Washington | WASH 24, NU 5 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 6 | Indiana vs Northwestern | IU 41, NU 24 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Northwestern vs Maryland | NU 37, MD 10 Friday, October 11th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Wisconsin vs Northwestern | WIS 23, NU 3 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Northwestern vs Iowa | IOWA 40, NU 14 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Northwestern vs Purdue | NU 26, PUR 20 (OT) Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Ohio State vs Northwestern | OSU 31, NU 7 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Northwestern vs Michigan | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 3:30 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Illinois vs Northwestern | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Ohio State vs Northwestern College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, November 16th, 2024 at 12:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Ohio State vs Northwestern Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ohio State vs Northwestern Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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