It’s a tight race at the top of the Big Ten Standings, making every game vital for Ohio State to accomplish its pre-season goals.
We last saw the Buckeyes two weeks ago when they lost a thriller to Oregon. OSU was on a bye last week while Nebraska suffered an embarrassing 56-7 loss versus Indiana.
The Cornhuskers will be desperate for a win since a loss knocks coach Matt Rhule’s squad out of Big Ten contention. Ohio State is nearly a four-touchdown favorite, and I’ve found three of the best Nebraska vs. Ohio State prop bets to consider if you don’t want to lay a big number with the Buckeyes.
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Best Nebraska vs. Ohio State game prop pick
- Largest lead of the game over 27.5: -120 at DraftKings
The Over has hit in four of six Ohio State games, according to Teamrankings.com. Aside from the Oregon game, the scoring has always come from OSU.
Ohio State has given up a touchdown or less in four of six games and scores 43 points per game. If those trends continue and you like the Buckeyes to cover the 25.5-point spread, taking this game prop bet is a strong choice.
If you bet on Ohio State against the spread, the Buckeyes may be covering at points during the game. However, there’s always the risk of a big fourth-quarter lead that brings to Ohio State’s backups on the field.
An unexpected cover by Nebraska is a definite possibility. By taking either team to lead by 27.5 points or more, the Buckeyes need to be up by two points more than the spread for your bet to hit.
If that happens, you won’t have to stress about a whacky backdoor cover in the final minutes. Plus, you’re covered if chaos breaks out at Ohio Stadium and the Cornhuskers somehow lead by four touchdowns.
Best Nebraska vs. Ohio State player prop picks
- Dylan Raiola to throw an interception: -160 at bet365
- TreVeyon Henderson over 61.5 rushing yards: -117 at Caesars
Dylan Raiola to throw an interception
Odds: -160 at bet365
Raiola’s PFF passer grade is 68.3, ranking 14th in the Big Ten.
The Cornhuskers are huge underdogs. If the game plays out how oddsmakers project, and Nebraska faces a large deficit, Dylan Raiola will be forced to air it out to mount a comeback.
Last week, when the Cornhuskers were trounced by Indiana in a 56-7 defeat, Raiola threw the ball 44 times and tossed three interceptions.
Even in Nebraska’s wins, the turnover bug bit Raiola. Dylan has thrown a pick in four of his last five games. Raiola is tied for the third-most interceptions among Big Ten QBs.
Ohio State’s defense is the real deal, allowing 11 points and 165 passing yards per game. Surprisingly, OSU only has four interceptions. I expect that number to climb on Saturday afternoon. If you want to bet on Raiola to throw two picks, you can get +300 odds at bet365.
TreVeyon Henderson over 61.5 rushing yards
Odds: -117 at Caesars
The battle at the line of scrimmage between Ohio State’s offense and Nebraska’s defense promises to be an entertaining matchup.
The Cornhuskers are excellent run-stoppers, and the Buckeyes have imposed their will on the ground. Quinshon Judkins is OSU’s leading ball carrier in yards and touchdowns. However, Judkins had surgery on his hand last week.
A Week 8 bye gave time to heal, and Judkins is seemingly good to go against Nebraska. If Judkins can’t play or is on a snap count, OSU has another star RB it can lean on.
TreVeyon Henderson has 424 rushing yards and gains 8.2 yards per carry. Henderson recorded 61 rushing yards or more in every game this season. In Ohio State’s loss versus Oregon, TreVeyon had a season-high 87 yards.
The Buckeyes can stretch the field with elite WRs like Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka, creating room for Henderson to run.