Ohio State vs. Nebraska: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Mar 4

Updated Mar. 4, 2025 8:27 p.m. ET

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The Nebraska Cornhuskers (17-12, 7-11 Big Ten) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the Ohio State Buckeyes (16-13, 8-10 Big Ten) on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Value City Arena. The contest airs at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock.

The Buckeyes take the court as 6.5-point favorites against the Cornhuskers. The over/under for the game is set at 143.5.

Continue reading to get everything you need to know before placing bets on the Ohio State-Nebraska contest.

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Ohio State vs. Nebraska How to Watch & Odds

When: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
Where: Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio
How to watch on TV: Peacock
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Buckeyes vs Cornhuskers Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Buckeyes	-6.5	-105	-115	143.5	-108	-112	-285	+230

Ohio State vs. Nebraska Prediction

Pick ATS: Ohio State (-6.5)
Pick OU: Over (143.5)
Prediction: Ohio State 78, Nebraska 70

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Ohio State vs. Nebraska Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Buckeyes 75, Cornhuskers 68.
The Buckeyes have a 74.0% chance to claim victory in this matchup per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Cornhuskers have a 30.3% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Ohio State has put together a 16-13-0 record against the spread this season.
Nebraska has won 15 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 14 times.
Ohio State has an ATS record of 8-2 when playing as at least 6.5-point favorites this season.
When playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs this season, Nebraska has an ATS record of 3-3.

Key Total Facts

In 19 games this season, the Buckeyes and their opponent have combined to score more than 143.5 points.
Cornhuskers games have gone over 143.5 points on 17 occasions this year.
The Buckeyes and Cornhuskers combine to average 152.8 points per contest, which is 9.3 more than the total for this game.

Key Moneyline Facts

Ohio State has a 12-6 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 66.7% of those games).
Nebraska has won three of the 10 games it has played as underdogs this season.
Ohio State has a record of 8-2 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -285 or shorter (winning 80%).
This season, Nebraska has won two of its six games when it is the underdog by at least +230 on the moneyline.

Ohio State vs. Nebraska: Recent Results

Buckeyes vs Cornhuskers Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
2/9/2025	Cornhuskers	-2.5	144.5	-148	+124	79-71 NEBR
2/29/2024	Buckeyes	-2.5	143.5	-135	+114	78-69 OHIOST
1/23/2024	Cornhuskers	-4	148.5	-175	+145	83-69 NEBR

Ohio State vs. Nebraska: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Ohio State	Nebraska
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	78.5 (66)	74.3 (171)
Points Allowed (Rank)	72.3 (193)	71 (153)
Rebounds (Rank)	7.8 (271)	7.4 (298)
3pt Made (Rank)	8.1 (133)	7.1 (248)
Assists (Rank)	13 (230)	13.7 (172)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.4 (99)	11.1 (171)

Ohio State 2024-25 Key Players

Buckeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bruce Thornton	29	17.4	3.4	4.3	1.1	0.1	1.9
Devin Royal	28	13.3	6.9	1.1	0.8	0.3	0.5
John Mobley Jr.	29	13.1	1.6	2.2	0.8	0	2.4
Micah Parrish	28	12.7	4.5	1.4	1.1	0.3	1.8
Meechie Johnson Jr.	10	9.1	2.5	2.7	1.1	0.1	2

Nebraska 2024-25 Key Players

Cornhuskers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Brice Williams	29	19.7	4	2.8	1.2	0.3	1.7
Juwan Gary	29	13.3	4.6	0.8	1.2	0.6	1
Connor Essegian	29	10.5	2.7	1	0.5	0.1	2.3
Andrew Morgan	29	8.1	4.2	1	0.4	0.3	0.1
Rollie Worster	29	7.2	4	2.6	0.9	0.2	0.3