Ohio State vs Nebraska Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 23, 2024, 11:14 AM
  • Nebraska (11-8) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Ohio State (7-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • Ohio State / Nebraska TV channel: PEAC

The Ohio State Buckeyes (7-10) visit Pinnacle Bank Arena to take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (11-8) on Jan. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Lincoln, NE.

Nebraska is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Ohio State vs. Nebraska Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ohio State+3.5 -110O 149.5 -115+145
Nebraska -3.5 -110U 149.5 -105-175

Ohio State vs Nebraska Prediction for Today:

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

Ohio State vs Nebraska Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ohio State will cover the spread with 60.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Ohio State has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.15 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.75 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 34 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 28 games (+19.05 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 31 games (+13.20 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.45 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Nebraska have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+6.30 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.40 Units / 15% ROI)

Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio State has a 6-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.1 Units / -30.81% ROI).

  • 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.45 Units / -12.9% ROI
  • 9-9 when betting the Over for -0.9 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 9-9 when betting the Under for -0.9 Units / -4.55% ROI

Nebraska Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Nebraska has a 11-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.25 Units / 10.79% ROI).

  • 11-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.55 Units / 11.39% ROI
  • 12-6 when betting the Over for +5.4 Units / 25.84% ROI
  • 6-12 when betting the Under for -7.2 Units / -34.45% ROI

Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has a 29% free throw rate (902 free throw attempts/3,138 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Ohio State has averaged 11.1 turnovers per game (343 turnovers/31 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.6

Ohio State has averaged 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (602 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Ohio State is shooting 31% from three (69/220) in the first half this season — 3rd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska has averaged 1.32 points per shot (1,488 points/1,124 shots) this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Nebraska is shooting 76% from the free throw line (299/395) this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Nebraska has attempted 505 threes this season — tied for 4th most among Power Conference teams

Nebraska has made 177 three-pointers this season — most among Big 10 Teams

Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has forced 9.1 turnovers per game (100 turnovers/11 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.5

Ohio State has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (3,612 points/3,121 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Ohio State has forced 10.8 turnovers per game (570 turnovers/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Ohio State has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (1,198 points/1,075 shots) this season — tied for 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.17

Nebraska Defensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska has allowed 10.1 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7

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: 7.4

Nebraska has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (478/1,200) this season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Nebraska has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (1,331 points/1,200 shots) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22


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