Nebraska vs Ohio State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 29

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 29, 2024, 11:34 AM
  • Ohio State (11-16) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Nebraska (18-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Nebraska / Ohio State TV channel: FS1

The Nebraska Cornhuskers (18-10) visit Value City Arena to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes (11-16) on Feb. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Columbus, OH.

Ohio State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Nebraska vs. Ohio State Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Nebraska vs. Ohio State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Nebraska+3.5 -115O 144.5 -110+140
Ohio State -3.5 -105U 144.5 -110-165

Nebraska vs Ohio State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ohio State will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Nebraska vs Ohio State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Nebraska will cover the spread with 53.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Nebraska has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 28 games (+13.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+9.00 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Nebraska have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Nebraska have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.15 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+5.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+2.90 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 34 games (+1.50 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+0.75 Units / 4% ROI)

Nebraska Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Nebraska has a 18-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.05 Units / 22.89% ROI).

  • 17-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.65 Units / 12.37% ROI
  • 17-10 when betting the Over for +6 Units / 19.48% ROI
  • 10-17 when betting the Under for -8.7 Units / -28.25% ROI

Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio State has a 11-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.65 Units / -21.56% ROI).

  • 9-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.2 Units / -11.18% ROI
  • 15-13 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI
  • 13-15 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI

Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (303 assists/ 306 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Nebraska has made 228 three-pointers this season — most among Big 10 Teams

Nebraska is shooting 76% from the free throw line (366/481) this season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Nebraska has averaged 15.4 assists per game (370 assists/24 games) this season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has averaged 6.1 assists per game (347 assists/57 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Ohio State is shooting 75% from the free throw line (442/591) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Ohio State is shooting 36% from three (401/1,121) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Ohio State is shooting 76% from the free throw line (328/432) this season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Nebraska Defensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska has allowed 10.0 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7

Nebraska has allowed 9.0 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Nebraska has allowed 9.4 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.5

Nebraska has averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (676 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has forced 9.7 turnovers per game (406 turnovers/42 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.7

Ohio State has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (3,937 points/3,351 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Ohio State has forced 8.8 turnovers per game (132 turnovers/15 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.4

Ohio State has forced 10.6 turnovers per game (602 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.3


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