Above all Ohio State and Nebraska fought the hardest for a Big Ten football season. Most Big Ten schools remained silent and compliant when postponement was announced. But the Buckeyes and Cornhuskers refused to accept “no” for an answer. It is fitting that their College Football betting matchup opens the Big Ten season. So too is it perfect that the matchup serves as the FOX Big Noon Kickoff. Ohio State is picked to go to the college football playoff. Nebraska is still trying to return to its past glory. Ohio State opened as the massive chalk.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 24, 2020, 12 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio |
| Nebraska at Ohio State TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Nebraska | +26 (-110) | 64½ (-110) | +1400 |  |
| Ohio State | -26 (-110) | 64½ (-110) | -2500 | |
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Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ohio State Buckeyes SBG Odds Overview
Once upon a time Nebraska equaled Ohio State in online wagering cache. Third year coach Scott Frost is yet to gain traction with gamblers. Counter to that is an Ohio State team that carries unlimited credibility. Squares will flock to OSU playing at the Horseshoe. Sharps may consider the Huskers. However, with no previous games to draw on Nebraska could be a reach. Of course, the Huskers will be getting an enhanced price. Live betting should get plenty of handle. Cause by this being an opening game for both teams.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Team Overview
Last year Nebraska opened the season as the trendy pick to upend the Big Ten. By season’s end they were exposed as a flop. Scott Frost is yet to build up the roster and depth. Both offensive and defensive lines have shown as weak. And then there were too many games where the Huskers didn’t fight hard. Frost’s biggest challenge has been changing a soft culture. Junior quarterback Adrian Martinez is being challenged by Luke McCaffrey. Specifically, Martinez took a step back in 2019. Not all of it was his fault. But McCaffrey has impressed all in practice.
Ohio State Buckeyes Team Overview
Justin Fields is a Heisman Trophy candidate at quarterback for Ohio State. Second year coach Ryan Day proved to be the perfect man to take over for retired Urban Meyer. Ohio State’s playoff loss to Clemson was highly controversial. Buckeye Backers see this team as national championship material. Defense is the biggest question mark to start 2020. Another concern is inflated betting lines based on massive casual fan support.
Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ohio State Buckeyes vs. The Line
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are:
- 2-7 against the spread in their last nine games
- 1-4 on the board in their last five away games
- 8-4 over the total on the road
- 1-5 on the board against Ohio State
- 4-2 over the total with the Buckeyes
The Ohio State Buckeyes are:
- 9-4 vs. the odds in their last 13 games
- 5-2 against the spread at the Horseshoe
- 1-4 under the total at Ohio Stadium
Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ohio State Buckeyes SBG Free Picks
In this situation Nebraska is likely to offer enhanced College Football Betting value. Two years ago, the Huskers nearly upset the Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Look for a closer game that stays within the spread. Notwithstanding the past this Husker team will have Frost’s stamp.
Cornhuskers at Buckeyes SBG Best Bet: Nebraska Cornhuskers