Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction & Picks - NCAA Men

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Nebraska Cornhuskers
1/5/26 18:30
Ohio State Buckeyes

Prediction:

 

Nebraska will win

+132
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 by Lou Aguila in NCAA Men Picks

Nebraska’s undefeated 14-0 slate will be on the line when the Cornhuskers lock horns with the Ohio State Buckeyes on Monday in hostile territory at Value City Arena.

Nebraska is valued as a +132 underdog against Ohio State despite its 14-0 record. (Bet $100 to win $232 payout).

Current Form: Nebraska has taken down its first 14 opponents, earning them the No.13 slot in the NCAAB rankings. The Cornhuskers edged No.9 Michigan State Spartans, 58-56, in their last game.

Ohio State has compiled a 10-3 overall record and a 2-1 slate in Big 10 play. They took down Rutgers 80-73 in their last assignment after exploding for 43 points in the second half.

Players to Watch: Nebraska senior forward Reink Mast recorded 19 points and 7 rebounds in the win over Michigan State. Mast is averaging 16.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game this season.

Ohio State senior guard Bruce Thornton pulled a double-double (20 points and 10 rebounds) against Rutgers. Thornton is averaging 20.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game.

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Form

Table

Teams % P W L Series
1
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska Cornhuskers
1 4 4 0 15
9
Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes
0.5 4 2 2 -1

Nebraska Cornhuskers and Ohio State Buckeyes Latest Matches

Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska Cornhuskers Latest matches
W W W W W W
Victories

6/6 (100%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Jan 2, 2026 - NCAA Men

Michigan St.
56 :  58
Nebraska Cornhuskers

Dec 30, 2025 - NCAA Men

New Hampshire Wildcats
55 :  86
Nebraska Cornhuskers

Dec 21, 2025 - NCAA Men

North Dakota Fighting Hawks
55 :  78
Nebraska Cornhuskers

Dec 13, 2025 - NCAA Men

Nebraska Cornhuskers
83 :  80
Illinois

Dec 10, 2025 - NCAA Men

Wisconsin
60 :  90
Nebraska Cornhuskers

Dec 7, 2025 - NCAA Men

Creighton
50 :  71
Nebraska Cornhuskers
W W W W W W
Victories

6/6 (100%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Jan 2, 2026 - NCAA Men

Michigan St.
56 :  58
Nebraska Cornhuskers

Dec 30, 2025 - NCAA Men

New Hampshire Wildcats
55 :  86
Nebraska Cornhuskers

Dec 21, 2025 - NCAA Men

North Dakota Fighting Hawks
55 :  78
Nebraska Cornhuskers

Dec 10, 2025 - NCAA Men

Wisconsin
60 :  90
Nebraska Cornhuskers

Dec 7, 2025 - NCAA Men

Creighton
50 :  71
Nebraska Cornhuskers

Nov 29, 2025 - NCAA Men

USC Upstate Spartans
63 :  72
Nebraska Cornhuskers
L W W W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Dec 13, 2025 - NCAA Men

Nebraska Cornhuskers
83 :  80
Illinois

Apr 6, 2025 - College Basketball Crown

Nebraska Cornhuskers
77 :  66
UCF Knights

Apr 5, 2025 - College Basketball Crown

Nebraska Cornhuskers
79 :  69
Boise State Broncos

Apr 2, 2025 - College Basketball Crown

Nebraska Cornhuskers
81 :  69
Georgetown Hoyas

Mar 31, 2025 - College Basketball Crown

Nebraska Cornhuskers
86 :  78
Arizona State Sun Devils

Mar 4, 2025 - NCAA Men

Nebraska Cornhuskers
114 :  116
Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes Latest matches
W L W L W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Jan 2, 2026 - NCAA Men

Ohio State Buckeyes
80 :  73
Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Dec 23, 2025 - NCAA Men

Grambling St.
63 :  89
Ohio State Buckeyes

Dec 20, 2025 - NCAA Men

North Carolina
71 :  70
Ohio State Buckeyes

Dec 13, 2025 - NCAA Men

West Virginia Mountaineers
88 :  89
Ohio State Buckeyes

Dec 9, 2025 - NCAA Men

Illinois
88 :  80
Ohio State Buckeyes

Dec 6, 2025 - NCAA Men

Ohio State Buckeyes
86 :  82
Northwestern
W W L W L W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Dec 23, 2025 - NCAA Men

Grambling St.
63 :  89
Ohio State Buckeyes

Dec 20, 2025 - NCAA Men

North Carolina
71 :  70
Ohio State Buckeyes

Dec 13, 2025 - NCAA Men

West Virginia Mountaineers
88 :  89
Ohio State Buckeyes

Dec 9, 2025 - NCAA Men

Illinois
88 :  80
Ohio State Buckeyes

Nov 25, 2025 - NCAA Men

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
60 :  113
Ohio State Buckeyes

Nov 20, 2025 - NCAA Men

Western Michigan Broncos
58 :  91
Ohio State Buckeyes
L W L L W W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jan 2, 2026 - NCAA Men

Ohio State Buckeyes
80 :  73
Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Dec 6, 2025 - NCAA Men

Ohio State Buckeyes
86 :  82
Northwestern

Nov 28, 2025 - NCAA Men

Ohio State Buckeyes
66 :  67
Pittsburgh Panthers

Mar 8, 2025 - NCAA Men

Ohio State Buckeyes
60 :  66
Indiana Hoosiers

Feb 26, 2025 - NCAA Men

Ohio State Buckeyes
87 :  82
USC Trojans

Feb 23, 2025 - NCAA Men

Ohio State Buckeyes
61 :  69
UCLA Bruins

Nebraska Cornhuskers against Ohio State Buckeyes : Head to Head (H2H)

Nebraska Cornhuskers

50 %

Ohio State Buckeyes

50 %

Mar 4, 2025 - NCAA Men

Nebraska Cornhuskers
114 :  116
Ohio State Buckeyes

Feb 9, 2025 - NCAA Men

Ohio State Buckeyes
71 :  79
Nebraska Cornhuskers

Nebraska Cornhuskers - Ohio State Buckeyes Key Points

  1. Ohio State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games.
  2. Ohio State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
  3. Nebraska is 10-0 SU in its last 10 games.
  4. Nebraska is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games against Ohio State.

Our Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction

Coming off a gritty win over Michigan State, the battle-tested Nebraska is a solid underdog pick against Ohio State.

The Edge: Nebraska holds opponents to 65.5 points per game this season. They demonstrated the caliber of their defense by containing the Spartans to 56 points.

The Trend: Nebraska is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games against Ohio State. Ohio State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games.

Our betting prediction for the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. the Ohio State Buckeyes: Nebraska will win.

Prediction:

 

Nebraska will win

+132
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