Betting Predictions and Player Props Guide for Northwestern vs. Ohio State Game, along with Betting Strategies
Living on the Rebound Line: Northwestern's Nick Martinelli and Ohio State's Bruce Thornton, CBB Prop Picks
In the heart of Big 10 College Basketball tonight, the Northwestern Wildcats face the might of the Ohio State Buckeyes. Betting on this intense match can be rewarding, especially through player props.
Two players under the limelight on legal sports betting platforms are Northwestern's towering center Nick Martinelli, and Ohio State's dynamic guard Bruce Thornton.
Martinelli: The Mighty Board Beast
Nick Martinelli Total Rebounds
- Over 7.5 -115
- Under 7.5 -155
Recently, Martinelli has been gobbling up boards with a vengeance. He's seen his rebounding soar from a modest 6.1 rpg to an impressive 9.2 rebounds per game in his latest six outings. What's more, Martinelli has been logging some serious court time in these games, hitting 38+ minutes in each without a blink.
Backing Martinelli to grab even more boards is supported by Ohio State's inability to curb opponents' rebound count. They let about 34 rebounds per game to their opponents and just faced a grueling battle against the Michigan Wolverines, where the rivals secured a staggering 46 boards.
Thornton: Consistent Scoring Machine
Bruce Thornton Total Points
- Over 17.5 -115
- Under 17.5 -115
Lately, Thornton has been lighting up the scoreboards on college basketball betting sites with his impressive play. The last six games saw Thornton break the 17.5-point total on five occasions.
Northwestern's defense, on the other hand, seems to struggle to keep leading scorers in check. In the Wildcats' last six encounters, opposing teams' high scorers have comfortably exceeded a 17.5-point total.
Thornton's abundant playing time, with an incredible average of 35.6 minutes per game, also ensures he'll be presented with ample opportunities to score.
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Enrichment Data:: Northwestern's Nick Martinelli powered through the 2024-25 season as the Big Ten's top scorer, averaging 20.2 points per game on a 46.7% shooting efficiency[1][2].: Unfortunately, no recent statistical information pertaining to Ohio State's Bruce Thornton's points or rebounds averages could be found in the provided search results.
- In the sports-betting world, legal betting sites are offering odds on the Northwestern Wildcats vs Ohio State Buckeyes game, a key match in Big 10 College Basketball.
- The player props for this clash highlight two players: Northwestern's Nick Martinelli, and Ohio State's Bruce Thornton.
- Martinelli's rebounding prowess has been impressive, with odds on him going over 7.5 total rebounds at -115.
- Thornton's scoring consistency has caught the interest of sports bettors, with odds of him going over 17.5 total points also at -115.
