Nebraska at Ohio State odds, picks and predictions
The Nebraska Cornhuskers (20-8, 10-7 Big Ten) visit the Ohio State Buckeyes (16-12, 6-11) Thursday. Tip-off from Value City Arena is set for 6:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Nebraska vs. Ohio State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Nebraska routed the Minnesota Golden Gophers 73-55 Sunday, covering as a 7-point home favorite. Nebraska has held opponents to under 60 points in 3 of their last 4 wins. The Cornhuskers have won 4 consecutive games and are 4-0 against the spread (ATS) during that span.
Ohio State picked up a 60-57 win over the Michigan State Spartans Sunday, covering as a 10-point road underdog. The Buckeyes struggled from deep, however, shooting 17.6% (3 for 17) behind the 3-point line, but they were able to pick up the win thanks to a late run and G Dale Bonner's game-winning 3 at the buzzer. Ohio State is 3-2 in its last 5 outings.
These squads last met Jan. 23 when Nebraska picked up an 83-69 win in Lincoln. Nebraska covered as a 4-point home favorite in the victory as the Over (148.5) hit.
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Nebraska at Ohio State odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 10:37 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nebraska +132 (bet $100 to win $132) | Ohio State -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nebraska +3.5 (-115) | Ohio State -3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Nebraska at Ohio State picks and predictions
Prediction
Nebraska 73, Ohio State 70
Moneyline
PASS.
I like Nebraska to pick up the win, but I believe the Cornhuskers' odds are better against the spread and I am not a fan of doubling down on the same team for the moneyline and spread. Bet on the spread and/or O/U instead.
However, you want to go for it, I can see divvying up 1½ units between the Cornhuskers ML (+132) and the spread below.
Against the spread
BET NEBRASKA +3.5 (-115).
Nebraska has covered the spread in 4 consecutive games and is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games. Nebraska has also covered the spread in 4 consecutive meetings with Ohio State -- winning the last 3 outright -- and is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 matchups. The Cornhuskers have also been the better team ATS this season, being 18-10, while the Buckeyes are only 13-15.
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Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 144.5 (-110).
The Under has hit 3 of Nebraska's last 4 games. For Ohio State, the Under is 3-1 in its last 4 games, too. The Under has also hit in 2 of the last 3 Nebraska-Ohio State matchups and is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
This is only a lean because the Over has been slightly safer for both teams this season. Nebraska owns an 18-10 O/U record; Ohio State is 15-13 O/U.
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