The Nebraska Cornhuskers will visit the Ohio State Buckeyes on Monday, January 5, 2026. The game will take place at the Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Fans can catch the action on FS1 at 6:30 PM ET. Nebraska is ranked #13 and holds a perfect 14-0 record this season. Ohio State has a 10-3 record. The Buckeyes are slightly favored with a spread of -2.5, while the Cornhuskers are the underdog at +2.5. <h2>Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: College Basketball</li><li>Teams: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Ohio State Buckeyes</li><li>Venue: Value City Arena, Columbus OH</li><li>Date: Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET</li><li>Nebraska Cornhuskers Spread: +2.5 (-112)</li><li>Ohio State Buckeyes Spread: -2.5 (-111)</li><li>Nebraska Cornhuskers MoneyLine: +119</li><li>Ohio State Buckeyes MoneyLine: -146</li><li>Over/Under: 155.5 (-110)</li></ul> <h2>Nebraska Cornhuskers Team Preview</h2> <p>The Nebraska Cornhuskers are having a strong season with an undefeated record of 14-0. They are ranked #13 in the AP poll and play in the Big Ten conference. They have been successful both at home and on the road, with a 13-0 home record and 1-0 away record.</p> <p>Offensively, the Cornhuskers score an average of 81.7 points per game. They have a solid field goal percentage of 47.0 and an effective field goal percentage of 55.5. Their three-point shooting is notable, with 10.5 made per game, ranking them 44th in the nation.</p> <p>Rienk Mast and Pryce Sandfort lead the team in scoring. Mast averages 16.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, while Sandfort averages 16.2 points and 4.9 rebounds. The Cornhuskers excel in assists, averaging 18.6 per game, which is 27th in the nation.</p> <h2>Ohio State Buckeyes Team Preview</h2> <p>The Ohio State Buckeyes have had a strong start to their season. They hold a 10-3 record, with an 8-2 record at home. Their recent games show a pattern of strong performance, winning two of their last three games.</p> <p>Offensively, the Buckeyes average 85.8 points per game. They shoot well from the field, with a 51.0% field goal percentage. Bruce Thornton stands out as a key player, contributing an average of 20.9 points per game.</p> <p>In their last game against Rutgers, Ohio State won 80-73. Bruce Thornton led the team with 20 points and 10 rebounds. The Buckeyes have performed well as favorites, winning 9 out of 10 games in that role.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>For the spread pick, Ohio State is favored by 2.5 points. With Ohio State scoring 85.8 points per game and Nebraska at 81.7, the Buckeyes have a slight edge. Considering Ohio State's efficient shooting and higher free throw success, picking Ohio State -2.5 is reasonable.</p> <p>Looking at the over/under, the total is set at 155.5 points. Nebraska and Ohio State have combined for an average of 167.5 points per game this season. Given their offensive stats, choosing the over 155.5 seems like a good choice.</p>

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