The No. 10 Nebraska Cornhuskers (14-0, 3-0 Big Ten) are 2.5-point underdogs as they try to extend a 14-game win streak when they visit the Ohio State Buckeyes (10-3, 2-1 Big Ten) on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Value City Arena. The contest airs at 6:30 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1. The matchup has an over/under set at 155.5 points.
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Ohio State vs. Nebraska betting lines
- Ohio State moneyline odds to win: -156
- Nebraska moneyline odds to win: +131
- Spread: Ohio State (-2.5)
- Total: 155.5
Ohio State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Ohio State had a better record against the spread when playing at home (10-7-0) than it did in away games (4-7-0) last season.
- The Buckeyes hit the over on the total in a higher percentage of home games (52.9%) than games on the road (45.5%) last season.
- Ohio State played worse as a moneyline favorite at home last season, putting up a home record of 11-6, compared to going 2-0 in away games.
Last season stats
- On offense, the Buckeyes were the 58th-ranked team in the nation (78.8 points per game) last season. Defensively, they were 225th (73.5 points conceded per game).
- At 30.2 rebounds per game and 30.7 rebounds allowed, Ohio State was 287th and 147th in college basketball, respectively, last year.
- The Buckeyes were 214th in the country in assists (13.1 per game) last year.
Ohio State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-8-0 (Home: 3-5-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 3-7-0 (As Favorite: 3-7-0; As Underdog: 2-1-0)
- O-U-P: 7-6-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-1 (Home: 7-0; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 (19th in nation) | 41.8 (92nd) | 32.8 (203rd) | 27.8 (45th) | 16.8 (66th) | 10.5 (96th) |
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Nebraska statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Last year, Nebraska was 6-10-0 at home against the spread (.375 winning percentage). Away, it was 7-5-0 ATS (.583).
- Cornhuskers games finished above the over/under less often at home (seven times out of 16) than on the road (six of 12) last season.
- When moneyline underdogs last season, the Cornhuskers won a higher percentage of games at home (1-1) than away (2-6).
Last season stats
- With 76 points per game on offense, the Cornhuskers were 116th in the nation last season. At the other end of the court, they gave up 72.6 points per contest, which ranked 199th in college basketball.
- Nebraska was 142nd in the nation with 32.7 boards per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 247th with 32.2 rebounds allowed per game.
- The Cornhuskers ranked 124th in the nation with 14.2 assists per game.
Nebraska betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-7-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 1-0-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 6-7-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
- O-U-P: 5-9-0 (Home: 1-9-0; Away: 1-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-0 (Home: 8-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 (106th in nation) | 37.4 (sixth) | 35.7 (69th) | 32.9 (278th) | 18.6 (21st) | 9.3 (19th) |
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