Ohio State vs. Northwestern: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 20

Updated Feb. 20, 2025 8:27 p.m. ET

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The Northwestern Wildcats (13-13, 4-11 Big Ten) hope to end a six-game road losing streak when they visit the Ohio State Buckeyes (15-11, 7-8 Big Ten) on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM ET.

The Buckeyes enter their matchup against the Wildcats as a 9.5-point favorite. The matchup's over/under is set at 143.5.

Continue reading to get the details before betting on the Ohio State-Northwestern clash.

Ohio State vs. Northwestern How to Watch & Odds

When: Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM ET
Where: Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio
How to watch on TV: Fox Sports 1
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Buckeyes vs Wildcats Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Buckeyes	-9.5	-110	-110	143.5	-112	-108	-549	+410

Ohio State vs. Northwestern Prediction

Pick ATS: Ohio State (-9.5)
Pick OU: Over (143.5)
Prediction: Ohio State 79, Northwestern 69

Learn more about the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. the Northwestern Wildcats game on FOX Sports!

Ohio State vs. Northwestern Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Buckeyes 76, Wildcats 67.
The Buckeyes have an 84.6% chance to win this matchup per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wildcats have a 19.6% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Ohio State has won 15 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 11 times.
Northwestern has won 12 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover or pushing 14 times.
Ohio State is 7-0 ATS this season when playing as at least 9.5-point favorites.
Northwestern has won its only game this year when playing as at least 9.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

The Buckeyes games have had more than 143.5 points scored on 18 occasions this year.
Wildcats games have finished with over 143.5 points scored 15 times this year.
The over/under for this game is 143.5 points, 10.0 fewer than the scoring average of the two teams combined.

Key Moneyline Facts

Ohio State has been favored on the moneyline 16 times this season. They've gone 11-5 in those games.
Northwestern has been underdogs in 13 games this season and won two (15.4%) of those contests.
Ohio State has won all seven games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -549 or shorter.
Northwestern has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +410.

Ohio State vs. Northwestern: Recent Results

Buckeyes vs Wildcats Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/27/2024	Wildcats	-3	136	-162	+136	83-58 NW

Ohio State vs. Northwestern: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Ohio State	Northwestern
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	80.0 (47)	73.5 (200)
Points Allowed (Rank)	72.1 (191)	70.5 (138)
Rebounds (Rank)	7.8 (276)	9.5 (133)
3pt Made (Rank)	8.3 (116)	6.9 (262)
Assists (Rank)	13.2 (215)	14.6 (115)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.3 (86)	9.4 (25)

Ohio State 2024-25 Key Players

Buckeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bruce Thornton	26	17.4	3.6	4.4	1.0	0.2	1.9
Devin Royal	25	14.0	7.1	1.1	0.9	0.4	0.5
John Mobley Jr.	26	13.4	1.7	2.3	0.7	0.0	2.5
Micah Parrish	25	12.3	4.6	1.4	1.1	0.2	1.7
Meechie Johnson Jr.	10	9.1	2.5	2.7	1.1	0.1	2.0

Northwestern 2024-25 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Nick Martinelli	26	19.8	6.1	1.8	0.8	0.3	1.1
Brooks Barnhizer	17	17.1	8.8	4.2	2.3	1.1	1.0
Jalen Leach	23	14.3	2.1	3.4	1.0	0.1	1.7
Ty Berry	26	10.1	3.0	1.0	1.3	0.2	2.3
Matthew Nicholson	26	5.2	5.7	1.3	0.7	1.2	0.0