The Nebraska Cornhuskers (17-12, 7-11 Big Ten) are 6.5-point underdogs as they attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the Ohio State Buckeyes (16-13, 8-10 Big Ten) on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Value City Arena. The matchup airs at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock. The point total is 143.5 in the matchup.
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Ohio State Cover -6.5 vs Nebraska -108
Ohio State vs. Nebraska betting lines
- Ohio State moneyline odds to win: -275
- Nebraska moneyline odds to win: +222
- Spread: Ohio State (-6.5)
- Total: 143.5
Ohio State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Ohio State has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered 10 times in 16 opportunities at home, and it has covered four times in 10 opportunities in away games.
- The Buckeyes have eclipsed the over/under in eight of 16 home games (50%). They’ve done the same in road games, eclipsing the total in five of 10 matchups (50%).
- Ohio State has won a lower percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 10-6 (.625). When playing on the road as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 2-0 (1.000).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Buckeyes have been racking up 76.1 points per contest, an average that’s a little lower than the 78.5 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- Ohio State has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 74.1 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 72.3 it has surrendered this season.
- Over their past 10 outings, the Buckeyes are making 0.1 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (8.2 compared to 8.1 season-long), while shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (36.6% compared to 37.2% season-long).
Ohio State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 16-13-0 (Home: 10-6-0; Away: 4-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 8-2-0 (As Favorite: 11-7-0; As Underdog: 5-6-0)
- O-U-P: 14-15-0 (Home: 8-8-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-6 (Home: 10-6; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-7 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.7 (73rd in nation) | 42.2 (88th) | 30.4 (279th) | 30.5 (137th) | 13 (230th) | 10.4 (99th) |
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Nebraska statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Nebraska has performed better against the spread on the road (6-5-0) than at home (6-9-0) this season.
- In terms of the over/under, Cornhuskers games have gone over seven of 15 times at home (46.7%), and five of 11 on the road (45.5%).
- In 2024-25 when moneyline underdogs, the Cornhuskers have a better winning percentage at home (.500, 1-1 record) than on the road (.286, 2-5).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Cornhuskers are posting 70.3 points per contest, four fewer points than their season average (74.3).
- Nebraska is surrendering 72.3 points per game in its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 71 points allowed.
- The Cornhuskers are making 6.9 treys per game over their previous 10 games, which is 0.2 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (7.1). In addition, they have a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 games (31.2%) compared to their season average from three-point land (32.5%).
Nebraska betting records this season
- ATS Record: 15-14-0 (Home: 6-9-0; Away: 6-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 10-9-0; As Underdog: 5-5-0)
- O-U-P: 14-15-0 (Home: 7-8-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-5 (Home: 9-4; Away: 3-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-7 (Home: 1-1; Away: 2-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.3 (149th in nation) | 42.4 (98th) | 32.4 (156th) | 32.6 (276th) | 13.7 (172nd) | 11.1 (171st) |
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