The No. 23 Ohio State Buckeyes (18-8) host the Nebraska Cornhuskers (8-21) at Value City Arena on March 1st at 7 p.m. ET. Ohio State enters after a 75-60 loss to Maryland, while Nebraska comes off a 93-70 win over Penn State.

Game Details:

• Spread: Ohio State -14.5
• Over/Under: 150.5 points
• Ohio State's Position: 4th in Big Ten
• Nebraska's Position: Last in Big Ten (2-16)

Keys for Ohio State:

• Focus on shot selection
• Limit Nebraska's offensive rebounds
• Get the ball to EJ Liddell in space
• Maintain their effective shooting percentage
• Avoid another upset to stay ranked

Keys for Nebraska:

• Draw fouls to get to the free throw line
• Improve defensive efficiency (currently 347th in NCAA allowing 79.3 PPG)
• Force tough shots and control rebounds
• Slow the pace to limit Ohio State possessions

Prediction: Ohio State should win comfortably against the struggling Cornhuskers. The talent gap between these teams is significant, and Nebraska would need multiple factors to align for an upset. Take Ohio State to cover the 14.5-point spread.

Betting Recommendation:

• Spread: Ohio State -14.5
• Total: Over 150.5 (Nebraska's poor defense should allow for high scoring)

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