Ohio State vs. Nebraska NCAA MCBB Betting Picks and Predictions
by Richard Jacobs | Mar 1, 2022
Ohio State vs. Nebraska Betting Picks & Predictions
The No. 23 Ohio State Buckeyes (18-8, 11-6 Big Ten) are at home in Big Ten play against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (8-21, 2-16 Big Ten) on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 7:00 PM ET. The Buckeyes are double-digit favorites by 14.5 points in the game. Find more below on the Ohio State vs. Nebraska betting line, head-to-head stats, best bets and more. The matchup’s point total is 151.5.
Ohio State vs. Nebraska Betting Line
Ohio State vs Nebraska Betting Information
Favorite |
Spread |
Favorite Spread Odds |
Underdog Spread Odds |
Total |
Over Total Odds |
Under Total Odds |
Favorite Moneyline |
Underdog Moneyline |
Ohio State |
-14.5 |
– |
– |
151.5 |
-110 |
-110 |
-1200 |
750 |
Ohio State vs. Nebraska Game Info
- Game Day: Tuesday, March 1, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
Computer Predictions for Ohio State vs. Nebraska
Computer picks for Buckeyes vs Cornhuskers
ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
Under (151.5)
|
Cornhuskers 80 Buckeyes 67
|
Ohio State vs. Nebraska Betting Trends
Ohio State has 14 wins against the spread in 26 games this season.
The Buckeyes have been favored by 14.5 points or more four times this season and have covered the spread in two of them.
Ohio State has hit the over in 60% of its opportunities this year (15 times over 25 games with a set point total).
Ohio State Leaders
E.J. Liddell leads the Buckeyes in points and rebounds. He puts up 19.3 points per game while adding 7.5 rebounds.
Ohio State’s assists leader is Jamari Wheeler, who dishes out 3.3 per game.
The Buckeyes are led by Justin Ahrens from beyond the arc. He hits 1.5 shots from deep per game.
Ohio State’s steals leader is Wheeler, who grabs 1.3 per game. Liddell leads the team averaging 2.5 blocks a contest.
Ohio State Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
Field Goal % |
47.5 |
28 |
Opp. Field Goal % |
41.4 |
76 |
Rebounds Per Game |
32.3 |
164 |
Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
29.2 |
62 |
Turnovers Per Game |
10.8 |
293 |
Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
9.8 |
16 |
Nebraska vs. Ohio State Betting Trends
Nebraska’s record against the spread is 14-14-0.
The Cornhuskers have two wins ATS (2-3) as a 14.5-point underdog or more this year.
Nebraska has seen 18 of its 29 games go over the point total.
Nebraska Leaders
Bryce McGowens owns the Cornhuskers top spot in scoring with 16.9 points per game and also tacks on 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest.
Derrick Walker (5.9 rebounds per game) and Alonzo Verge Jr. (five assists per game) are the Nebraska leaders in rebounds and assists.
C.J. Wilcher is tops from three-point range for the Cornhuskers, knocking down 1.6 treys per game.
Verge tops Nebraska in steals with 1.5 per game, and Walker leads the squad in blocks with one per game.
Nebraska Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
Field Goal % |
44 |
189 |
Opp. Field Goal % |
45 |
279 |
Rebounds Per Game |
31.3 |
226 |
Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
37.7 |
356 |
Turnovers Per Game |
12.8 |
109 |
Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.4 |
269 |
Betting Tips for Ohio State vs. Nebraska
Our best bet against the spread is Nebraska (+14.5) after taking a look at all of the key trends and stats for this matchup. Our computer predicts the total score will finish under the total of 151.5 points, with a final score of Ohio State 80, Nebraska 67.