College football prediction on Ohio State vs. Northwestern, Saturday, 8 p.m. at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis: Winning is not only a great deodorant, it’s also a painkiller. After weeks of anguished behavior on the sideline during stressful games, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer suddenly resembled a man without a care in the world last Saturday. The headaches seemed to disappear and the smile returned. A 23-point blowout of a rival in the biggest game of the year can be a miracle cure. The Buckeyes, 4½-point home underdogs, turned in by far their best effort in a 62-39 beatdown of Michigan. Ohio State’s stock in the college football betting market is now at a high point. In general, that means the public will be buying while sharper bettors must decide to sell or pass. Black Friday has passed and this is no bargain price — Ohio State is a 14½-point favorite…
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