Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Ohio St. Buckeyes Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The upcoming matchup between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and #4 Ohio State Buckeyes in the BIG10 conference is highly anticipated, as the Buckeyes look to extend their winning streak against Nebraska to 8 games. Nebraska holds a solid record against the spread at 4-2-1, while Ohio State is even at 3-3. Both teams have differing trends in their games, with Nebraska leaning towards the under and Ohio State towards the over. The game is set to kick off at noon at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, October 26, with Ohio State currently favored at -25.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cornhuskers +1,400 | Buckeyes -3,600

Spread: Cornhuskers +25.5 (-110) | Buckeyes -25.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 48.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio St. will win straight-up is 97%.

Nebraska Cornhuskers

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have shown significant improvement this season, with a current record of 5-2 and a strong chance of making their first bowl appearance since 2016. Despite key wins over Colorado and Rutgers, the team faced a tough loss to #16 Indiana last week, with multiple turnovers and a struggling defense allowing 495 yards, including 215 rushing yards. The team's strength lies in their defense, holding five of seven opponents to 10 or fewer points and ranking 24th nationally in points allowed per game. Quarterback Dylan Raiola has shown promise with a 66.2% completion rate and reliable receivers in Jahmal Banks and Isaiah Neyor. However, kicker Tristan Alvano is questionable for the upcoming game against OSU due to a groin injury. Nebraska currently holds a power ranking of 64, ranking 74 in offense and #7 in defense, with a scoring average of 28.00 points per game and allowing an average of 11.33 points to be scored against them per game. Overall, the team will need to bounce back from their recent loss and continue to perform at a high level to compete against OSU.