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On January 5, 2026, the Nebraska Cornhuskers face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes in an exciting NCAAB regular-season game at Value City Arena in Columbus, OH. This matchup offers a fascinating betting trends analysis that can help bettors make smarter wagers. Nebraska currently holds a strong away record with a 14-0 straight-up streak and a 7-6-1 record against the spread. Ohio State boasts a solid 10-3 straight-up home record but struggles slightly with a 5-8 ATS record overall.
The Cornhuskers and Buckeyes have shown similar three-point shooting percentages this season at 34.2%, but Ohio State has a slight edge in field goal percentage at 51% compared to Nebraska's 47%. Nebraska averages 81.7 points per game while allowing 69.1 points, whereas Ohio State scores 85.8 points and concedes 69.7 points per game. The point spread currently favors Ohio State by 2.5 points with a total of 155.5 points, suggesting a moderately high-scoring game.
Key starters for Nebraska include solid contributors in points and assists, while Ohio State's lineup is likely to feature their top shooters and playmakers. Both teams have maintained good health, with no major injuries expected to impact the starting five. Bettors should consider the Buckeyes' home advantage and higher offensive rating, but Nebraska's strong defensive rating and recent form also make them a competitive pick.
This game will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1, providing fans and bettors with great access. For those looking to dive deeper into the betting insights and statistics, Nebraska and Ohio State's previous encounter on March 4, 2025, ended with Ohio State narrowly winning 116-114, a thrilling finish that bettors will remember. Check out the last matchup on March 4, 2025 for detailed analysis.
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![]() Ohio 8-70% -3½ -110Caesars | |||||||
Butler 10-5- +4½ -110Caesars | |||||||
Florida 9-5100% -9½ -110Caesars | |||||||
West Virginia 9-5- -2½ -105BetMGM | |||||||
Georgia Tech 10-50% +3½ -120FanDuel | |||||||
Kent State 11-30% -1½ -110Caesars | |||||||
LSU 12-2- -7½ -105BetRivers | |||||||
#20Louisville 11-360% +1½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() Penn State 9-5100% +23 -110Caesars | |||||||
Ball State 4-10100% -1 -105Bet365 | |||||||
Miami (OH) 15-0- -13½ -110Bet365 | |||||||
Akron 10-4- -22½ -120FanDuel | |||||||
![]() DePaul 9-650% -1 -115Bet365 | |||||||
Dayton 11-4- -3 -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() Northern Illinois 5-9100% +6½ -106BetRivers | |||||||
Oklahoma State 12-267% -4 -110Bet365 | |||||||
![]() Minnesota 9-550% +6½ -118BetMGM | |||||||
![]() SIU-Edwardsville 9-6- PK -110Caesars | |||||||
Auburn 9-5- -8½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() Colorado State 10-4100% +1½ -110Caesars | |||||||
Wisconsin 9-533% -3½ -110Caesars | |||||||
#7Houston 13-1- -6½ -106FanDuel | |||||||
#21Tennessee 10-4- -10½ -105BetMGM | |||||||
![]() #22Kansas 10-40% -6½ -120FanDuel | |||||||
Air Force 3-11- +21½ -110Caesars | |||||||
Boston College 7-750% +12½ -106FanDuel | |||||||
![]() San Jose State 5-9- -1½ -102FanDuel | |||||||
![]() Wyoming 10-4- -4½ -110Bet365 | |||||||
![]() Nevada 11-30% -1½ -109BetRivers |
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