MIT Simulator - NCAAB Wednesday Northwestern vs Ohio State Winner
MIT Simulator Score - Buckeyes 75.42, Wildcats 63.23 - Projected Margin of Victory: 12.19 - Current Line: 2 - Variance to Line: 10.19 - MIT Simulator shows Edge Factor of 10.19 points. Value is double digits! Key factors noted: The Wildcats are off of an ugly loss but it is hard to expect them to respond here considering they have been held to a field goal percentage of 37.1% or less in 3 of their last 4 games. Northwestern is 2-4 ATS in conference games while Ohio State is 6-0 ATS in conference action. On the season the Buckeyes have faced the tougher schedule and yet they are shooting 49.4% from the field while the Wildcats are shooting only 42.9% on the season. On the other end of the floor, Ohio State is holding opponents to lower shooting percentages from three point range as well as overall field goal attempts. The better defense, the better offense, the hotter more confident team and a small number to invest in. This makes the Buckeyes a possible play and what then makes it a definite play is this: Northwestern 74, Ohio State 72. That was the final score when these teams met in Columbus last season. It is time for payback for OSU here. The above makes for an ideal set-up leading into this one with maximum value on the small road favorite. Net edge factors for Buckeyes equating to blowout victory by 12.11 points per MIT Simulator. Play: OHIO STATE