Nebraska vs Ohio State Prediction 3/4/25 College Basketball Picks

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are visiting the Ohio State Buckeyes on Tuesday, March 4th at the Value City Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction. We will examine:

The Ohio State Buckeyes’ recent form and player performance

The Nebraska Cornhuskers’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Ohio State Buckeyes

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Nebraska Cornhuskers

Recent betting trends in games played between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Ohio State Buckeyes

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Ohio State Buckeyes game

Ohio State Buckeyes Preview

The Ohio State Buckeyes have a 16-13 record this season and are sitting in 10th place in the Big Ten. Ohio State is coming off an 87-82 win over Santa Clara. The Buckeyes are 16-13 against the spread, and 14-15 in over/under, while having a 10-6 home record.

Offensively, Ohio State is averaging 78.5 points per game, which ranks 66th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.3 points per game (192nd). The Buckeyes shoot 46.8% from the field (73rd) and 37.5% from beyond the arc (33rd). The Buckeyes shoot 75.2% from the free-throw line (69th) and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game (268th).

Bruce Thornton leads Ohio State in scoring with an average of 17.4 points, adding 3.3 rebounds and a team-high 4.3 assists, while Devin Royal adds 13.3 points and a team-high 6.9 rebounds per game. Ohio State will take on Indiana after this game.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have a 17-12 record this season and are sitting in 12th place in the Big Ten. Nebraska is coming off a 65-67 loss to Minnesota. The Cornhuskers are 15-14 against the spread, and 14-15 in over/under while having a 5-6 road record.

Offensively, Nebraska is averaging 74.3 points per game, which ranks 174th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71 points per game (154th). The Cornhuskers shoot 45.3% from the field (152nd) and 32.4% from beyond the arc (269th). The Cornhuskers shoot 74.8% from the free-throw line (83rd) and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game (203rd).

Brice Williams leads Nebraska in scoring with an average of 19.7 points and 4 rebounds, while Juwan Gary adds 13.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win

• The home team has won each of the last four games between Nebraska and Ohio State.
• Nebraska has lost four of its last five games.
• Nebraska has lost the first half in each of its last seven games against the Big Ten Conference.

Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win

• The road team has won four of Nebraska’s last five games.
• Ohio State has lost seven of its last eight Tuesday games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Ohio State has lost the first half in eight of its last nine Tuesday games against the Big Ten Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Nebraska’s last nine road night games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 147+ points.
• Nine of Ohio State’s last 10 home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Ohio State ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.2).
• Ohio State ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (17.3).
• Nebraska ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (10.8).
• Nebraska ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (15.3).

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction

Nebraska is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings against Ohio State, and are 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Over is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Nebraska won 79-71 at home, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.

In this Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction, Ohio State is coming as a -6.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical records this season, but Ohio State has been good at home, while Nebraska is below average on the road. the Buckeyes are 1-3 in their last 4 games and 1-3 against the spread, while the Cornhuskers are 1-4 in their last 5 games and 1-4 against the spread, so I see no value on either side. Both teams have been playing some lower-scoring games lately, as they are 5-2 to the under in their last 7 games combined. Nebraska’s offense has fallen off a cliff lately, so I expect a low-scoring affair. Take the under.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 144.5