The Nebraska Cornhuskers will try to cover the point spread at Sportsbook Bank Arena on Wednesday when they get a visit from the Ohio State Buckeyes in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Ohio State Buckeyes in this one, their betting line was listed as -1-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Nebraska Cornhuskers currently sport a 9-8 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 9-6 ATS. The Ohio State Buckeyes are 11-7 and 6-10 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Nebraska Cornhuskers produce a 7-8 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Ohio State Buckeyes have gone 10-5-1 against the totals betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 154-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers and the No. 92-rated Ohio State Buckeyes in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Nebraska's No. 184-ranked scoring average of 72.24 PPG, against a Ohio State Buckeyes defense rated No. 61 and allowing 66.94 PPG. The Nebraska Cornhuskers FG% has averaged 43.16% to date this season, less than the Ohio State Buckeyes shooters have managed so far (46.84% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
JaQuan Lyle scored 22 points leading the Buckeyes to a 72-67 victory over Michigan State at Value City Arena on Sunday.
Nebraska got 28 points from Tai Webster on the way to a 91-85 loss against Michigan on Saturday at Crisler Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Ohio State home to Northwestern, Sunday, January 22nd
Nebraska at Rutgers, Saturday, January 21st