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

Updated Jan. 5, 2026 5:30 a.m. ET

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The No. 13 Nebraska Cornhuskers (14-0, 3-0 Big Ten) will attempt to build on a 14-game winning streak when they visit 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, who are favored by 2.5 points, are set to take on the Cornhuskers. The game's point total is set at 155.5.

Continue reading to get all you need to know ahead of betting on the Ohio State-Nebraska matchup.

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	-111	-109	-147	+123

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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

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Buckeyes 79, Cornhuskers 76.
The Buckeyes have a 59.5% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Cornhuskers have a 44.8% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Ohio State has covered five times in 13 games with a spread this season.
Nebraska has won seven games against the spread this season, while failing to cover seven times.
Ohio State has an ATS record of 3-7 when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites this season.
Nebraska has covered the spread when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs in its only opportunity this season.

Key Total Facts

Six times so far this season, the Buckeyes and their opponent have combined to score more than 155.5 points.
So far this season, five Cornhuskers games have featured more than 155.5 points scored.
These teams score 167.5 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 12.

Key Moneyline Facts

Ohio State has won nine of 10 games when the moneyline favorite this season (90%).
Nebraska won the only game it has played as the underdog this season.
Ohio State has gone 9-1 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -147 or shorter (winning 90%).
Nebraska has played as an underdog of +123 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 (97)
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