Nebraska vs Iowa Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 12

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Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery, center, reacts after being called for a technical foul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 12, 2024, 9:27 AM
  • Iowa (6-9) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Nebraska (10-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 166.5 points
  • Nebraska / Iowa TV channel: BTN

The Nebraska Cornhuskers (10-6) visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes (6-9) on Jan. 12. Tip off is scheduled for 9:30pm EST in Iowa City, IA.

Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Nebraska vs. Iowa Over/Under is 166.5 total points.

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Nebraska vs. Iowa Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Nebraska+4.5 -110O 166.5 -115+165
Iowa -4.5 -110U 166.5 -105-200

Nebraska vs Iowa Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iowa will win this college basketball game with 66.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Nebraska vs Iowa Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Nebraska will cover the spread with 52.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Nebraska has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 28 games (+20.15 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.10 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 10 away games (+1.60 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Nebraska have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games (+11.00 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+8.25 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+4.60 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+3.90 Units / 16% ROI)

Nebraska Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Nebraska has a 10-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.4 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 10-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.55 Units / 0% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.4 Units / 0% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Under for -5 Units / 0% ROI

Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa has a 6-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.9 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.75 Units / 0% ROI
  • 11-4 when betting the Over for +6.6 Units / 0% ROI
  • 4-11 when betting the Under for -8.15 Units / 0% ROI

Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska has made 87 three-pointers in the first half this season — most among Big 10 Teams

Nebraska is shooting 63% from the free throw line (159/252) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Nebraska has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (258 assists/ 176 TOs) this season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Nebraska has attempted 233 threes in the first half this season — most among Big 10 Teams

Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has averaged 89.6 points per game (2,597 points/29 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 75.6

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (829 assists/ 479 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (829 assists/ 479 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (286 assists/ 153 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Nebraska Defensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska has allowed 9.1 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.4

Nebraska has allowed an average of 1.09 points per shot (1,081 points/992 shots) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Nebraska has allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (3,317 points/2,935 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Nebraska has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (389/992) this season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 42%

Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (830/1,807) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 41%

Iowa has allowed 75.4 points per game (2,188 points/29 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 65.3

Iowa has averaged 7.8 steals per game (225 steals/29 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (171/476) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%


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