Ohio State vs. Nebraska Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 5

Updated Jan. 5, 2026 8:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 10 Nebraska Cornhuskers (14-0, 3-0 Big Ten) will look to continue a 14-game winning streak when they hit the road to play the Ohio State Buckeyes (10-3, 2-1 Big Ten) on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Value City Arena. The matchup airs at 6:30 p.m. ET on FS1.

The Buckeyes are a 2.5-point favorite against the Cornhuskers when the Buckeyes and Cornhuskers square off. The point total for the matchup is set at 155.5.

Keep scrolling to get the download ahead of wagering on the Ohio State-Nebraska clash.

Ohio State vs. Nebraska How to Watch & Odds

When: Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio
TV: FS1
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

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	-2.5	-112	-108	155.5	-110	-110	-156	+131

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Ohio State vs. Nebraska Prediction

Pick ATS: Nebraska (+2.5)
Pick OU: Under (155.5)
Prediction: Nebraska 78, Ohio State 75

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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 game is Buckeyes 79, Cornhuskers 76.
The Buckeyes have a 60.9% chance to collect the win in this matchup per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Cornhuskers have a 43.3% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Ohio State has put together a 5-8-0 ATS record so far this year.
Nebraska has won seven games against the spread this year, while failing to cover seven times.
When playing as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, Ohio State has an ATS record of 3-7.
Nebraska has covered the spread when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs in its only opportunity this season.

Key Total Facts

Buckeyes games have finished with more than 155.5 points six times so far this season.
So far this year, five Cornhuskers games have featured more than 155.5 points scored.
The Buckeyes and Cornhuskers average 167.5 points per game combined, which is 12 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Ohio State has won 90% of its games this season when the moneyline favorite (9-1).
Nebraska won the only game it has played as the underdog this season.
When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -156 or shorter, Ohio State has gone 9-1 (90% win percentage).
Nebraska has played as an underdog of +131 or more once this season and won that game.

Ohio State vs. Nebraska: Recent Results

Buckeyes vs Cornhuskers Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
3/4/2025	Buckeyes	-6.5	143.5	-275	+222	116-114 OHIOST
2/9/2025	Cornhuskers	-2.5	144.5	-145	+122	79-71 NEBR

Ohio State vs. Nebraska: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Ohio State	Nebraska
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	85.8 (53)	81.7 (98)
Points Allowed (Rank)	72 (145)	65.5 (28)
Rebounds (Rank)	8.1 (300)	8.7 (256)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.9 (188)	10.5 (28)
Assists (Rank)	16.8 (66)	18.6 (21)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.5 (96)	9.3 (19)

Ohio State 2025-26 Key Players

Buckeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bruce Thornton	13	20.9	5.2	3.8	1.3	0.4	2.2
Devin Royal	12	14.2	5.5	2	0.8	0.1	1.3
John Mobley Jr.	13	14.1	2.2	2.8	0.6	0	2.6
Christoph Tilly	13	13.2	5.7	2.6	0.4	0.7	0.3
A'mare Bynum	13	8.9	4.8	1.2	0.3	0.5	0.5

Nebraska 2025-26 Key Players

Cornhuskers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Rienk Mast	14	16.6	6.8	3.1	0.6	0.4	2.1
Pryce Sandfort	14	16.2	4.9	2.3	1.1	0.1	3
Braden Frager	14	11.4	4.1	1	0.6	0.1	1.5
Jamarques Lawrence	14	9.3	2.1	3.9	0.6	0	1.6
Sam Hoiberg	14	8.3	4.9	3.8	1.7	0.1	0.6