Minnesota vs Nebraska Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 25

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 25, 2024, 10:41 AM
  • Nebraska (17-10) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Minnesota (23-3)
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Minnesota / Nebraska TV channel: BTN

The Minnesota Golden Gophers (23-3) visit Pinnacle Bank Arena to take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (17-10) on Feb. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Lincoln, NE.

Nebraska is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Minnesota vs. Nebraska Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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Minnesota vs. Nebraska Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Minnesota+6.5 -110O 147.5 -115+240
Nebraska -6.5 -110U 147.5 -105-300

Minnesota vs Nebraska Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Nebraska will win this college basketball game with 73.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Minnesota vs Nebraska Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Minnesota will cover the spread with 51.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Minnesota have covered the Spread in 25 of their last 31 games (+19.50 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 31 games (+11.80 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 30 games (+10.70 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 28 games (+13.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+11.10 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Nebraska have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+8.40 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Nebraska have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+6.05 Units / 25% ROI)

Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Minnesota has a 22-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+18.7 Units / 65.38% ROI).

  • 16-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.5 Units / 8.39% ROI
  • 15-11 when betting the Over for +2.9 Units / 10.14% ROI
  • 11-15 when betting the Under for -5.5 Units / -19.23% ROI

Nebraska Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Nebraska has a 17-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.05 Units / 20.4% ROI).

  • 16-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.65 Units / 11.7% ROI
  • 17-9 when betting the Over for +7.1 Units / 23.91% ROI
  • 9-17 when betting the Under for -9.7 Units / -32.66% ROI

Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota is shooting 63% from the free throw line (385/614) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%

Minnesota is shooting 64% from the free throw line (607/946) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Minnesota is shooting 64% from the free throw line (416/649) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Minnesota is shooting 63% from the free throw line (177/280) in the second half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%

Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (303 assists/ 306 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Nebraska has made 228 three-pointers this season — most among Big 10 Teams

Nebraska is shooting 76% from the free throw line (366/481) this season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Nebraska has averaged 15.4 assists per game (370 assists/24 games) this season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota has averaged 5.7 steals per game (195 steals/34 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Minnesota has averaged 5.4 steals per game (287 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.0

Minnesota has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (232/609) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 34%

Minnesota has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (58/184) in the second half this season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Nebraska Defensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska has allowed 10.0 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7

Nebraska has allowed 9.0 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Nebraska has allowed 9.4 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.5

Nebraska has averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (676 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7


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