Spread +2.5 • Northwestern Wildcats

Northwestern Wildcats +2.5 -102 — 4-unit play based on matchup dynamics and expected tempo control. The +2.5 means Northwestern can lose by up to 2 points or win outright and the bet still covers, so the market is pricing this as a narrow game where one late possession could decide it. If Northwestern can manage the clock, limit mistakes, and stay competitive in third-down situations, this spread provides tangible value relative to a coin-flip outcome. Bet responsibly.