Ohio State vs. Northwestern Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/27/2024]

Northwestern will square off with Ohio State in College Basketball action at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Saturday, starting at 8:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Saturday's Ohio State vs. Northwestern matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Ohio State vs. Northwestern Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Saturday's College Basketball game between Ohio State and Northwestern 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of College Basketball picks.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives Northwestern a 59% chance of beating Ohio State, and our predicted final score has Northwestern winning 68-67.

According to our model, Ohio State (+3.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the 132.5-point Over/Under has a 54% chance of going under.

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Ohio State vs. Northwestern Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Ohio State	Northwestern
Spread	+3.5 (-105)	-3.5 (-115)
Moneyline	+155	-140
Total	o132.5 (-115)	u132.5 (-113)

• Northwestern is listed as the -3.5 favorite against Ohio State, with -115 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Ohio State (+3.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -105.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Northwestern at -140. That means you can risk $140 to win $100 for a total payout of $240 if it gets the W.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for Ohio State at +155, where you can bet $100 to profit $155, earning a total payout of $255 if it wins.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 132.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -113.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out all of the online sports betting sites available in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Ohio State vs. Northwestern Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Ohio State +3.5	-105 🔥
Moneyline	Ohio State	+155
Total	Under 132.5	-113

Any time you see a 🔥, that means it's one of Dimers' best bets of the day across all sports.

While Northwestern is more likely to win the game, betting on Ohio State moneyline is the best option because of the 1.8% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Our College Basketball best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Remember, our model updates often, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Ohio State vs. Northwestern on Saturday January 27, 2024.

Ohio State vs. Northwestern Game Information

Saturday's matchup between Northwestern and Ohio State in College Basketball at Welsh-Ryan Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:30PM ET.

• Who: Ohio State vs. Northwestern
• Date: Saturday January 27, 2024
• Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
• Venue: Welsh-Ryan Arena

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on Saturday's Ohio State vs. Northwestern contest, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

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