The Nebraska Cornhuskers (15-8, 5-7 Big Ten) are favored (-2.5) to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the Ohio State Buckeyes (14-9, 6-6 Big Ten) at 2:00 PM ET on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The game airs on Big Ten Network. The matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points.
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Nebraska Cover -2.5 vs Ohio State -110
Nebraska vs. Ohio State betting lines
- Nebraska moneyline odds to win: -148
- Ohio State moneyline odds to win: +125
- Spread: Nebraska (-2.5)
- Total: 144.5
Nebraska statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Nebraska has played worse at home, covering five times in 11 home games, and five times in nine road games.
- The Cornhuskers have exceeded the total more consistently at home, hitting the over in five of 11 home matchups (45.5%). In away games, they have hit the over in four of nine games (44.4%).
- Nebraska has performed worse as a moneyline favorite at home, posting a home record of 8-2, compared to going 2-0 on the road.
Recent trends
- The Cornhuskers have seen a decrease in scoring lately, putting up 74 points per game in their last 10 contests, 2.1 points fewer than the 76.1 they’ve scored this year.
- Nebraska has been more porous on the defensive side of the ball lately, giving up 79.1 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 71.2 points per game its opponents average on the 2024-25 season.
- The Cornhuskers’ past 10 contests have seen them make 7.2 three-pointers per game while shooting 31.4% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are down from their 2024-25 averages of 7.3 makes and 33.1%.
Nebraska betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-10-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 7-6-0 (As Favorite: 8-6-0; As Underdog: 5-4-0)
- O-U-P: 11-12-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-2 (Home: 8-2; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-6 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.9 (117th in nation) | 41.5 (73rd) | 33.3 (118th) | 32.5 (258th) | 14 (155th) | 11.3 (184th) |
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Ohio State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This year, Ohio State is 9-4-0 at home against the spread (.692 winning percentage). Away, it is 3-4-0 ATS (.429).
- Buckeyes games have gone above the over/under more frequently at home (six times out of 13) than away (three of seven) this season.
Recent trends
- The Buckeyes are scoring 75.6 points per contest over their last 10 games, which is 4.1 fewer points than their average for the season (79.7).
- Ohio State has played worse defensively over its last 10 games, giving up 73.3 points per contest, two more points than its season average of 71.3.
- The Buckeyes are sinking 0.5 fewer treys per contest over their previous 10 games (7.5) compared to their season average (8), and they are putting up a lower three-point percentage over their last 10 games (34.4%) compared to their season mark (37.1%).
Ohio State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-9-0 (Home: 9-4-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 5-4-0 (As Favorite: 9-5-0; As Underdog: 5-4-0)
- O-U-P: 10-13-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-4 (Home: 9-4; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.5 (59th in nation) | 40.7 (44th) | 31.9 (201st) | 30.3 (124th) | 13.2 (218th) | 10.4 (89th) |
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