Nebraska hopes the return home in front of the friendly crowd at Lincoln Nebraska helps them to defeat the Ohio State Buckeyes after being spanked at Wisconsin last weekend. Both teams are down and feel this win would be important. Ohio State had even more violations crop up this week. Will it ever end for them? There is almost a feeling that they sold their souls to the devil to win all those games in the 2000's and now the devil has come to collect.
Nebraska is favored by 11 points in this game. The public has been betting Nebraska a bit more as of Friday night than Ohio State. I think even the fans know the gig is up. Ohio State is only averaging slightly over 23 points per game. Plus, they were supposed to get running back Dan Herron and receiver DeVier Posey back from a five-game suspensions this week but their suspensions were extended one more week.
Nebraska was crushed last week 48-17 as QB Taylor Martinez threw three picks and Coach Bo Pelini could be seen on the sidelines with his head about to explode. The loss was the worst since 2008 and it dropped coach Bo Pelini�s record against ranked opponents to 5-8 � just 1-6 versus top-10 foes.
So what will give? We feel that Nebraska will win but will it be a blow out that will cover the 11 point spread? Or will this be a dog fight between two schools with a whole lot of tradition and wins under their belt. Handicappers in this building are leaning toward Ohio State staying in the game or pairing Nebraska in a teaser. This may be one of those games you stay away from and just enjoy the action with some beer and some buddies.
BETTING TRENDS
OHIO STATE
Ohio State is 17-6-1 ATS in its last 24 games
Ohio State is 21-3 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Ohio State's last 8 games
Ohio State is 11-4-1 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Ohio State is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Ohio State is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Ohio State's last 9 games on the road
NEBRASKA
Nebraska is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Nebraska is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Nebraska is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Nebraska is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
