1. 01-24-07 08:26 AM #1
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    John Martin: Buckeyes -10½ at Widcats

    Buckeyes -10½ at Wildcats

    Game Time: 1/24/2007 8:00:00 PM
    By: John Martin
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    Look for the Ohio State Buckeyes to put a whipping on Northwestern once again, this time at the Wildcats' Welsh-Ryan Arena.

    Ohio State just took on Northwestern a week ago and won in an absolute blowout.

    The Buckeyes won the game by 32 points in a decisive 73-41 victory. Ohio State has been the favorite in the last 11 meetings and are on an 8-3 run against the spread during this span. The Buckeyes are 4-1 against the spread in their last five games overall.

    Northwestern, on the other hand, is 3-8 against the spread in their last 11 games. Ohio State is 8-2 against the spread as a favorite of 10 or more points this season. Since 1997, Northwestern is 5-15 versus the numbers after a game in which they forced their opponent to commit eight or fewer turnovers.

    The Buckeyes average 21 more points per game than the Wildcats this season. We fully expect a blowout of more than 20 points by Ohio State in this contest as well.

    Play: Ohio State -10½
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  2. 01-24-07 09:47 AM #2
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    Why shouldn't I play this? The Bucks beat NW by 32 points last week at home. Granted they are on the road, but just seems too good to be true? Don't think I will be able to lay off of it. Unless someone can talk me out of it.
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  3. 01-24-07 10:16 AM #3
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    One reason is NW's top scorer sat out that blowout last week with a sprained ankle. He returned on Saturday against the Gophers and scored 13 off the bench. He should be good to go tonight.
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  4. 01-24-07 10:46 AM #4
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    Northwestern is the play.
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  5. 01-24-07 11:01 AM #5
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    I agree with Razz's thoughts on this game. Northwestern is the only way to play this game.
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  6. 01-24-07 11:27 AM #6
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    Thanks for your thoughts guys. Didn't know about the top scorrer being out. But I'm still feeling the Buckeyes. Looking back, Oden only contributed 5 points in that game in Columbus and is avg. 15 a game. Not to mention he scored 29 on Saturday against Iowa.
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  7. 01-24-07 05:50 PM #7
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    If it seems too good to be true don't play it or go the other way. The Buckeyes should win, but Northwestern knows how to slow a game down. I think they'll make it close.
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  8. 01-24-07 07:45 PM #8
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    I have a future on Buckeyes to win the tourney, but I don't like them to cover here. Staying away from this one.
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  9. 01-24-07 09:25 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Razz
    Northwestern is the play.
    Nice call, I thought they were gonna blow it at the end when N'Western couldn't get a defensive rebound to save their lifes, but they held on.
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