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Nebraska vs. Ohio State prediction: Ohio State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/5/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Nebraska vs Ohio State predictions for college basketball Monday.
Ohio State will square off with Nebraska in men's college basketball action at Value City Arena on Monday, commencing at 6:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Ohio State as the most likely winner of the Nebraska vs. Ohio State game.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Nebraska vs. Ohio State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NCAA basketball game between Nebraska and Ohio State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Ohio State a 60% chance of beating Nebraska. Our predicted final score has Ohio State winning 79-76.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Nebraska and Ohio State each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 155.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Nebraska vs. Ohio State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Nebraska | Ohio State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-102) | -2.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +136 | -150 |
| Total | o155.5 (-105) | u155.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Nebraska vs. Ohio State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Nebraska +2.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Ohio State | -150 |
| Total | Under 155.5 | -112 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Ohio State to win.
Nebraska vs. Ohio State game-day updates and essential details
Monday's men's college basketball game between Ohio State and Nebraska at Value City Arena is scheduled to commence at 6:30 PM ET.
- Who: Nebraska vs. Ohio State
- Date: Monday, January 5, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM ET/3:30PM PT
- Venue: Value City Arena
Conclusion
We predict Ohio State, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat Nebraska on Monday.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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