GAME: #601 Nebraska vs #602 Ohio State
TIME: 1/14/2020 – 6:30p EST
SPREAD: Ohio State -17
TOTAL: 140
SPORTSBOOK: 5Dimes Sportsbook
The Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-9, 2-3) are headed on the road for a tough Big 10 Conference game against the #21 Ohio State Buckeyes (11-5, 1-4) at the Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. EST. Ohio State has lost their last 4 games and 3 were Big 10 Conference matchups. Nebraska fell short in a 62-57 game at Northwestern in its last outing while Ohio State lost at Indiana by a score of 54-66. Last season these teams met once in Nebraska with Ohio State winning 70-60.
NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are averaging 72 points per game on 41% field-goal shooting while adding 8.5 three-pointers per game and 7.6 offensive rebounds. The Cornhuskers are allowing 74 points per game on 42% field goal shooting while forcing 14.3 turnovers and adding 5.5 steals and 4.7 blocks per game. The Cornhuskers are led by Cam Mack who has averaged 12.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.8 assists while Haanif Cheatham has put up 13.1 points and 4.3 rebounds. Guard Jervay Green who is averaging 9.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game is listed as doubtful for this game.
OHIO STATE BUCKEYES
The Ohio State Buckeyes are averaging 73 points per game on 45% field-goal shooting while also averaging 8.8 three-pointers per game and 8.6 offensive rebounds per game. The Buckeyes are allowing only 59 points per game on 36% field-goal shooting on the defensive end. The Buckeyes are forcing 13.5 turnovers adding 5 steals and 2.5 blocks per game. Ohio State’s Kaleb Wesson has averaged 14.5 points and 9.3 rebounds while D.J. Carton has put up 10 points.
NEBRASKA vs OHIO STATE PREDICTION
Ohio State beat Nebraska by 10 last year on their home court and Nebraska was a much better team last season. Ohio State has a much-improved version of the same team that has grown and matured since last season. Ohio State has hit a rough patch losing their last 4 games which should smooth over after this matchup. Ohio State has been mainly struggling with offensive production and shooting confidence which should bounce back on their home court with their student section back in attendance. The public is backing Nebraska in this spot which makes sense however, Nebraska has lost its last 4 road games allowing 81.5 per game. Ohio State will shut down this weak Nebraska offense and they will be motivated to win big by putting up their averages on offense again on their home court.
TRENDS(from covers.com)
NEBRASKA
- Under is 6-0 in Cornhuskers last 6 overall.
- Under is 4-0 in Cornhuskers last 4 games as an underdog.
OHIO STATE
- Under is 4-0 in Buckeyes last 4 overall.
- Under is 5-0 in Buckeyes last 5 games following an ATS loss.
- Under is 5-0 in Buckeyes last 5 games following a straight-up loss.
- Buckeyes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
HEAD TO HEAD
- Underdog is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Road team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
BETTING ANGLES:
Bookie Analysis: Ohio State -17 / Under 140
Fade the Public: Ohio State -17 / no data
Sharp Action: no data / no data
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