I think the #4 Ohio State Buckeyes are asked to cover too many points when they take on the #14 Northwestern Wildcats in the Big Ten Championship on Saturday afternoon in Indianapolis.

OK, we (and the rest of the world) know that the Buckeyes will be pushing the pedal to the metal for as long as they can in order to impress the committee to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff. The public will no doubt be all over the Buckeyes which in itself is as good of a reason as any to fade them.

Northwestern will no doubt try and shorten the game, and I'm not sure the Buckeyes will even be allowed the opportunity to run up the score. Additionally, note that this Northwestern defense ranks in the top five against the pass, run, overall, and scoring defense and it has held opponents to a league-low 14.6 points per game.

Wildcats are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Buckeyes are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

10* play on Northwestern.