Northwestern Vs. Ohio State Betting Picks + How To Bet Player Props

Nick Martinelli’s rebound total is set at 7.5.
A 17.5-point total is set for Bruce Thornton.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – In Big 10 College Basketball Thursday Night, the Northwestern Wildcats are on the road against the Ohio State Buckeyes. One of the best ways to find value in betting on this game is through player props.

Two names that we’re looking at on legal sports betting sites are Northwestern big man, Nick Martinelli, and Ohio State guard, Bruce Thornton.

Martinelli Continues Crashing Boards

Nick Martinelli Total Rebounds

Over 7.5 -115
Under 7.5 -155

Martinelli has taken his rebounding to a new level as of recently. His 6.1 rebounds per game has jumped to 9.2 rpg over his last six outings. He is also remaining on the floor for almost the entirety of the game in those outing as well having notched 38+ minutes in each of them.

Backing Martinelli going over even more is that Ohio State isn’t anything to get excited about in terms of rebounds allowed per game. They allow a tad under 34 rebounds per game to opponents and are coming off a matchup against Michigan where the Wolverines collected 46 boards.

Bruce Thornton Remains Consistent Scoring

Bruce Thornton Total Points

Over 17.5 -115
Under 17.5 -115

Thornton has been torching a 17.5-point total on college basketball betting sites as of late. Over his last six games, he’s gone for 17+ points a total of five times.

Northwestern’s defense is also prone to allowing opponents leading scorers to go off as well. In the Wildcats last six games, they’ve allowed each of the opponents highest scorers to run over a 17.5-point total.

Thornton’s usage has also been high as well as he’s averaging a career high 35.6 minutes per game meaning he’ll have plenty of scoring opportunities coming his way.

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Sam Profeta

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