Northwestern vs. Ohio State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Dec 6

Updated Dec. 6, 2025 3:27 p.m. ET

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Big Ten foes square off when the Northwestern Wildcats (5-3, 0-1 Big Ten) host the Ohio State Buckeyes (6-1, 0-0 Big Ten) at Welsh-Ryan Arena, tipping off at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

The Wildcats are only a 1.5-point favorite against the Buckeyes when the Wildcats and Buckeyes take the court in a game projected to be a close matchup. The over/under for the matchup is 155.5.

Keep scrolling to get everything you need to know ahead of wagering on the Northwestern-Ohio State contest.

Northwestern vs. Ohio State How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2 p.m. ET
Where: Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois
TV: Big Ten Network
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Wildcats vs Buckeyes Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Wildcats	-1.5	-110	-110	155.5	-109	-111	-127	+107

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Northwestern vs. Ohio State Prediction

Pick ATS: Ohio State (+1.5)
Pick OU: Under (155.5)
Prediction: Northwestern 78, Ohio State 77

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Northwestern vs. Ohio State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Wildcats 78, Buckeyes 77.
The Wildcats have a 55.9% chance to claim victory in this contest per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Buckeyes hold a 48.3% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Northwestern has a record of just 2-6-0 against the spread this season.
Ohio State has covered three times in seven chances against the spread this season.
Northwestern has covered the spread twice this season (2-4 ATS) when playing as at least 1.5-point favorites.

Key Total Facts

The Wildcats and their opponent have broken the 155.5-point mark six times this season.
There have been three Buckeyes games this season with more than 155.5 points scored.
The Wildcats and Buckeyes average 169.7 points per game combined, which is 14.2 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Northwestern has been favored on the moneyline six times this season. They've gone 5-1 in those games.
Ohio State will play as the underdog for the first time this season.
In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -127 or shorter, Northwestern has a record of 5-1 (83.3% win percentage).
Ohio State has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +107.

Northwestern vs. Ohio State: Recent Results

Wildcats vs Buckeyes Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
2/20/2025	Buckeyes	-9.5	143.5	-529	+392	70-49 NW

Northwestern vs. Ohio State: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Northwestern	Ohio State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	81 (123)	88.7 (34)
Points Allowed (Rank)	71.5 (145)	67.3 (70)
Rebounds (Rank)	7.3 (341)	7.6 (329)
3pt Made (Rank)	6.4 (296)	9.9 (61)
Assists (Rank)	18 (37)	16.1 (105)
Turnovers (Rank)	8.8 (12)	11.1 (133)

Northwestern 2025-26 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Nick Martinelli	8	19.8	6.8	1.5	0.5	0.4	1.3
Arrinten Page	8	15.8	6.9	2.4	1.4	1.3	0.5
Jayden Reid	8	12.1	1.3	5.9	0.8	0.1	0.9
Tre Singleton	8	7.6	5.5	1.4	0.8	0.4	0.6
Angelo Ciaravino	7	6.3	3.3	2	0.4	0.9	0.3

Ohio State 2025-26 Key Players

Buckeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bruce Thornton	7	20.6	5.3	3.1	1.1	0.3	2.7
Christoph Tilly	7	15.6	5.3	3	0.6	0.6	0.6
John Mobley Jr.	7	14.9	2.3	2.9	0.6	0	2.6
Devin Royal	6	14	5.3	1.5	0.8	0	1.8
A'mare Bynum	7	7.7	4.1	0.9	0.1	0.1	0.7