Ohio State vs Nebraska Prediction 2/9/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Ohio State vs Nebraska prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 9th at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview

The Ohio State Buckeyes are 14-9 (6-6) this year after they defeated Maryland by a score of 73-70 in their last game. Ohio State trailed 41-32 at halftime, but they scored 41 points in the second half for the comeback win. The Buckeyes shot 45.8% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Bruce Thornton led Ohio State with 31 points and six assists, while Micah Parrish added 13 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Buckeyes lost to Illinois by a score of 87-79 but did beat Penn State by a score of 83-64 before that. Ohio State has won four of their last five games and they are currently in the middle of the Big Ten standings with a 6-6 record. Ohio State has scored 79.7 points per game and they have allowed 71.3 points per game, while also averaging 35.1 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game this season. Bruce Thornton is averaging 17.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game, while Devin Royal is averaging 14.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game this year. Ohio State is shooting 47.5% from the field, 74.4% on free throws, and 37.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 15-8 (5-7) this season after they defeated Washington by a score of 86-72 in their last game. Nebraska trailed 47-37 at halftime, but they scored 49 points in the second half for the win. The Cornhuskers shot 52.7% from the field, 57.9% on three-pointers, and 77.3% on free throws in the game. Brice Williams led Nebraska with 23 points and four assists, while Juwan Gary added 17 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Cornhuskers defeated Oregon by a score of 77-71 and Illinois by a score of 80-74. Nebraska has won three games in a row and they are currently one game behind Ohio State in the Big Ten standings with a 5-7 record. Nebraska has scored 76.1 points per game and they have allowed 71.2 points per game, while also averaging 36.1 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game this season. Brice Williams is averaging 19.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while Juwan Gary is averaging 12.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game this year. Nebraska is shooting 45.9% from the field, 74.3% on free throws, and 33.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Nebraska will beat Ohio State

• Nebraska has won each of its last seven day games against the Big Ten Conference at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Ohio State vs Nebraska Prediction 

Nebraska comes into this matchup looking for their fourth straight win and they will be at home for this contest. The Cornhuskers played a fantastic second half against Washington in their last game, but they did play pretty poorly in the first half. Nebraska is shooting 45.9% from the field this year and they have scored 77+ points in each of their last three games. Ohio State has won four of their last five games, but they did drop their last road game against Illinois. The Buckeyes were fortunate to avoid a loss to Maryland in their last game, as they trailed by double digits for most of it. Nebraska has some momentum right now and they always play their best basketball at home. Take the Cornhuskers here.