Ohio State Buckeyes Set to Face Nebraska Cornhuskers in Big Ten Showdown

Game outlook

On Tuesday night, the Ohio State Buckeyes will be facing the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a Big Ten matchup. The Buckeyes, with a current record of 11-5, are looking to secure their second consecutive win after defeating Penn State in their previous game. Meanwhile, the Cornhuskers, with a record of 12-5, are also coming off a victory over Northwestern. The game will take place at Pinnacle Bank Arena and is scheduled to start at 7 PM ET. Historically, Ohio State has had a favorable record against Nebraska, winning seven out of their last ten meetings. Oddsmakers initially favored Nebraska with a -2.5 line, and it remains unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Buckeyes +120 | Cornhuskers -148

Spread: Buckeyes +2.5 (-110) | Cornhuskers -2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 149.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nebraska will win straight-up is 60%.

Ohio St. Buckeyes

The Ohio State Buckeyes recently ended their three-game losing streak with a comfortable victory over Penn State. They now hope to break their three-game losing streak on the road by defeating the Cornhuskers and securing their second consecutive win. So far this season, the Buckeyes have averaged 76.4 points per game, and in their last game, they scored 79 points, making 45.8 percent of their field goals and 16.7 percent of their three-pointers. Roddy Gayle Jr. led the team with 16 points, four rebounds, and five assists, followed by Evan Mahaffey with 16 points and five rebounds, and Jamison Battle with 11 points and six rebounds. Defensively, the Buckeyes have been solid, allowing an average of 66.6 points per game. In their last game, they gave up 67 points and will need a similar defensive effort to secure a victory. However, the team's players Owen Spencer and Scotty Middleton remain questionable for the upcoming game. In terms of power rankings, Ohio State stands at 226 and ranks 129 in offense, averaging 76.31 points per game. Defensively, they rank 82, allowing an average of 67.44 points against them per game. The team's overall record this season stands at 12-5, with a 6-11 against the spread (ATS) record. The Buckeyes have shown proficiency offensively, making 44.48 percent of their field goals, 75.08 percent of their free throws, and 34.23 percent of their three-pointers. They also average 39.44 rebounds per game and have conference rankings of 12th in offensive assists (14.00) and 66th in turnovers (10.75). Defensively, they allow opponents to make 41.82 percent of their field goals, 67.17 percent of their free throws, and 32.29 percent of their three-pointers. The team averages 34.06 defensive rebounds per game and holds conference rankings of 10th in defensive assists (10.50) and 304th in turnovers (10.88). Set the rules from start to finish 💪 pic.twitter.com/22O8KuMjom