Nebraska vs. Ohio State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Ohio State Buckeyes face off in a Big Ten matchup. Can Nebraska get it done on the road or will Ohio State defend their home court? Matt McCuen shares his Nebraska vs. Ohio State prediction.
Matt McCuen - February 29, 2024, 9:00 AM EST
5 minNebraska vs. Ohio State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Ohio State Buckeyes will meet from Columbus on Thursday night.
Nebraska vs. Ohio State DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: February 29, 2024
- Game Time: 8:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: FS1
Nebraska vs. Ohio State Odds
- Spread: Nebraska +3 (+100), Ohio State -3 (-115)
- Total Odds: O/U 144.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Nebraska (+140), Ohio State (-155)
Nebraska vs. Ohio State Prediction
The Cornhuskers begin this contest with a 20-8 record.
As it stands, Nebraska is on the bubble, and a loss tonight would damage their resume.
Nebraska has struggled on the road this season with a 2-7 record while they have been dominant at home (17-1).
The Cornhuskers 10-7 conference record is fourth best in the Big Ten.
Japanese-born guard Keisei Tominaga leads the Huskers with 14.0 points per game.
Junior Rienk Mast has delivered a strong season with 12.9 points and a team-best 7.8 rebounds.
Junior Brice Williams has added 12.9 points and 2.4 assists.
Nebraska's offense has averaged 77.1 points per game while allowing the opposition 69.5.
The Buckeyes begin this contest with a 16-12 record.
The only way into March Madness for Ohio State will be if they can win the conference tournament.
It has been a rough season that has included the firing of former head coach Chris Holtmann.
Since the firing, the Buckeyes have played better, including a win over then-number-one-ranked Purdue.
Ohio State's 6-11 conference record is the second worst in the Big Ten. Only Michigan has been worse (3-14).
Sophomore Bruce Thornton leads the team with 16.2 points per game and 4.2 assists.
Minnesota transfer Jamison Battle has added 14.2 points and 5.1 rebounds.
Niagara Falls native Roddy Gayle Jr. has averaged 13.7 points and 4.4 rebounds.
Ohio State's offense has scored 74.0 points while allowing 69.9 points.
Nebraska vs. Ohio State Pick
I like both the money line and the spread on the Bucks in this game.
This is an Ohio State line all the way.
Ohio State has been playing much better basketball the last two weeks and is playing their best basketball of the season right now.
As mentioned, Nebraska has been brutal on the road, while Ohio State has played much better at home this year (11-4) compared to 1-8 on the road.
Pick: Ohio State ML -155 / Ohio State -3 -115 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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