Northwestern versus Ohio State Betting Predictions and Guidance on Placing Player Prop Wagers
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Let's Dive into Some Exciting Prop Bets for Northwestern vs. Ohio State
🏀 (COLUMBUS, Ohio) - Get ready for a thrilling Big 10 College Basketball matchup on Thursday night as the Northwestern Wildcats face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes! For those seeking value in their wagers, look no further than player props.
Two players that have caught our eye on sports betting sites are Northwestern's big man, Nick Martinelli, and Ohio State's offensive powerhouse, Bruce Thornton.
Martinelli's Rebounding Escalation
Nick Martinelli's Rebounds Total
- Over 7.5 -115
- Under 7.5 -155
Martinelli has been wreaking havoc on the boards lately, with his 6.1 rebounds per game skyrocketing to 9.2 rpg over his last six outings. He's also managing to log some serious minutes in those games, notching 38+ minutes in each of them.
Backing Martinelli to surpass the 7.5 rebound mark even further is Ohio State's struggles with rebounding discipline. Not only do they allow a middling 34 rebounds per game to opponents, but they were just outrebounded 46-31 by Michigan in their previous matchup.
Thornton's Torrid Scoring Streak
Bruce Thornton's Total Points
- Over 17.5 -115
- Under 17.5 -115
Thornton has been burning through 17.5-point totals on sportsbooks recently, going over that mark five times in his last six games.
Northwestern's defense can be exploited by opposing leading scorers, as they've allowed each of their last six opponents' highest scorers to go over the 17.5-point mark. Thornton's usage rate is also at an all-time high, averaging a career-best 35.6 minutes per game, ensuring plenty of scoring opportunities.
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- With the upcoming Big 10 College Basketball matchup between Northwestern Wildcats and Ohio State Buckeyes, sports betting sites are presenting exciting prop bets for enthusiasts.
- Two players to watch are Northwestern's Nick Martinelli and Ohio State's Bruce Thornton, with their performances attracting attention in the sports-betting arena.
- Martinelli's rebounding performance is noteworthy, as he's averaging 9.2 rebounds per game in his last six outings, prompting odds for Over 7.5 rebounds at -115.
- Ohio State's struggles with rebounding discipline and their recent outrebounding by Michigan could further propel Martinelli's rebound count above the 7.5 mark.
- Thornton's scoring streak is another significant factor, having gone over the 17.5-point total in his last six games, with odds for Over 17.5 points also at -115.
- Northwestern's vulnerable defense and Thornton's high usage rate and minutes per game indicate ample opportunities for Thornton to continue his scoring success.
