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The Ohio State Buckeyes (10-7, 2-4 Big Ten) are favored (-5) to end a four-game losing streak when they visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers (9-9, 2-5 Big Ten) at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The matchup has a point total of 137.5.
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Game Info, Betting Lines for Buckeyes vs. Cornhuskers
- Game Day: Wednesday, January 18, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
- Arena: Pinnacle Bank Arena
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | -5 | 137.5 |
Ohio State Betting Stats & Information
- Ohio State has won 75% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (6-2).
- The Buckeyes have not played a game with moneyline odds of -227 or shorter.
- So far this season, the Buckeyes have put together a 7-10-0 record against the spread.
- The Cornhuskers have a 2-6 record against the spread when an underdog by 5 points or more this year.
- Ohio State’s average point total in outings this year is 144.3, 6.8 points higher than the over/under in this game.
Nebraska Betting Stats & Info
- Nebraska has won two, or 18.2%, of the 11 games it has played as underdogs this season.
- The Cornhuskers have not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +184.
- So far this year, the Cornhuskers have put together a 6-12-0 record against the spread.
- In games they have played as at least 5-point underdogs this year, the Cornhuskers are 2-6 against the spread.
- The average point total for Nebraska this season is 3.9 points fewer than this game’s over/under.
Ohio State vs. Nebraska Season Stat Comparison
| Ohio State Rank | Ohio State AVG | Nebraska AVG | Nebraska Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53rd | 78 | Points Scored | 66.4 | 310th |
| 98th | 66.3 | Points Allowed | 67.2 | 122nd |
| 24th | 36.4 | Rebounds | 33.6 | 119th |
| 33rd | 10.8 | Off. Rebounds | 8.8 | 182nd |
| 179th | 7.5 | 3pt Made | 6.1 | 305th |
| 215th | 12.9 | Assists | 13.2 | 193rd |
| 59th | 11 | Turnovers | 12.3 | 178th |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Ohio State Buckeyes Leaders
- The scoring leader for the Buckeyes this season is Brice Sensabaugh, who averages 16.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game.
- Ohio State’s leading rebounder is Zed Key averaging 7.9 boards per game and its best passer is Bruce Thornton and his 3.1 assists per game.
- The Buckeyes get the most three-point shooting production out of Sensabaugh, who makes 2.1 threes per game.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Leaders
- The Cornhuskers’ leader in scoring and rebounding is Derrick Walker with 14.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game.
- Sam Griesel’s assist statline leads Nebraska; he records 4.2 assists per game.
- Keisei Tominaga is dependable from three-point range and leads the Cornhuskers with 1.6 made threes per game.
