Nebraska vs Minnesota Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 24

Minnesota's head coach Niko Medved gestures while arriving for an NCAA college basketball news conference, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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  • Nebraska is a -5.5 point favorite vs Minnesota
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Nebraska / Minnesota TV channel: FS1

The Nebraska Cornhuskers visit Williams Arena to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Jan. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00 pm in Minneapolis, MN.

Nebraska is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Nebraska vs. Minnesota Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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Nebraska vs. Minnesota Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Nebraska-5.5 -105O 139.5 -105-235
Minnesota +5.5 -115U 139.5 -115+190

Nebraska vs Minnesota Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Nebraska will win this college basketball game with 63.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Nebraska vs Minnesota Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Nebraska will cover the spread with 53.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Nebraska has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 35 games (+17.65 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 24 of their last 35 games (+11.45 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Nebraska have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 13 away games (+8.80 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.05 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 32 games (+13.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.45 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)

Nebraska Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Nebraska has a 10-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.2 Units / 0.96% ROI).

  • 18-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +18.2 Units / 1.63% ROI
  • 6-13 when betting the Over for -8.3 Units / -39.71% ROI
  • 13-6 when betting the Under for +6.4 Units / 30.62% ROI

Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Minnesota has a 9-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.85 Units / -8.92% ROI).

  • 11-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.4 Units / 0.41% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Over for -4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Under for +2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI

Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (346 assists/ 171 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.4

Nebraska has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (346 assists/ 171 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Nebraska has averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (171 turnovers/19 games) this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Nebraska has averaged 9.1 offensive rebounds per game (172 rebounds/19 games) this season — tied for lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.9

Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota averaged 17.7 assists per game (530 assists/30 games) last season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Minnesota is shooting 68% from the free throw line (728/1,076) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%

Minnesota has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (344 assists/ 205 TOs) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Minnesota had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (530 assists/ 363 TOs) last season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Nebraska Defensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska has allowed 9.4 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.0

Nebraska has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (443/1,134) this season — 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Nebraska allowed opponents to shoot 41% (816/2,016) last season — 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Nebraska averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (899 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (129/320) last season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Minnesota has allowed 68.1 points per game (1,294 points/19 games) this season — tied for 46th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1

Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (191/522) last season — 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 45% (784/1,753) last season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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