Ohio-Northwestern Preview

The fans at Ryan Field will be treated to a game between the Ohio Bobcats and the Northwestern Wildcats when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 11½-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game’s total is sitting at 52.
After jumping out to a 14-0 lead, Ohio ended up losing 31-28 at home to the Central Michigan Chippewas in Week 3.
The Bobcats just missed the upset and covering the 2.5-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the posted total of 54.
Current streak:
Ohio has lost 3 straight games.
Northwestern has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Ohio: 0-3 SU, 2-1 ATS
Northwestern: 3-0 SU, 1-1 ATS
Ohio most recently:
When playing in September are 2-8
When playing on grass are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

Northwestern most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Ohio’s last 16 games on the road
Ohio is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Ohio is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Northwestern is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Northwestern is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Ohio home to VMI, Saturday, September 27
Northwestern at Iowa, Saturday, September 27
 

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