Michigan State vs Nebraska Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 2

• Nebraska is a -2.5 point favorite vs Michigan State
• Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
• Michigan State / Nebraska TV channel: PEAC

The Michigan State Spartans visit Pinnacle Bank Arena to take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Jan. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Lincoln, NE.

Nebraska is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Michigan State vs. Nebraska Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Michigan State vs. Nebraska Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Michigan State vs Nebraska Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Nebraska will win this college basketball game with 58.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Michigan State vs Nebraska Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Nebraska will cover the spread with 53.9% confidence for today’s game.

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Michigan State Basketball Best Bets Today:

• Michigan State has hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 37 games (+21.00 Units / 2% ROI)
• Michigan State has hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 37 games (+13.90 Units / 34% ROI)
• Michigan State have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 37 games (+8.75 Units / 22% ROI)
• Michigan State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.25 Units / 20% ROI)
• Michigan State has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 37 games (+1.75 Units / 4% ROI)

Nebraska Basketball Best Bets Today:

• Nebraska has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.15 Units / 18% ROI)
• Nebraska has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 22 games at home (+5.20 Units / 22% ROI)
• Nebraska has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 22 games at home (+2.75 Units / 11% ROI)
• Nebraska has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 35 games (+2.00 Units / 0% ROI)

Michigan State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Michigan State has a 5-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.65 Units / -18.6% ROI).

• 12-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.4 Units / 0.95% ROI
• 5-8 when betting the Over for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI
• 8-5 when betting the Under for +2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI

Nebraska Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Nebraska has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.93% ROI).

• 12-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.3 Units / 1.03% ROI
• 5-8 when betting the Over for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI
• 8-5 when betting the Under for +2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI

Michigan State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska has allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (861 points/808 shots) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Nebraska has allowed 9.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.0

Nebraska allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (2,297 points/2,016 shots) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Nebraska allowed opponents to shoot 41% (816/2,016) last season — tied for best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends:

Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (353/1,226) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (353/1,226) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (160/568) in the second half since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,947/4,789) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Michigan State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska has allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (861 points/808 shots) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Nebraska has allowed 9.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.0

Nebraska allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (2,297 points/2,016 shots) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Nebraska allowed opponents to shoot 41% (816/2,016) last season — tied for best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Nebraska Defensive Stats & Trends:

Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (353/1,226) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (353/1,226) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (160/568) in the second half since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,947/4,789) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

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