Nebraska vs Murray State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 22

No 24 from Murray State Racers catching the NBA game ball
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  • Nebraska is a -9.5 point favorite vs Murray State
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Nebraska / Murray State TV channel: ESPN

The Nebraska Cornhuskers visit SimpliFI Arena at Stan Sheriff Center to take on the Murray State Racers on Dec. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Honolulu, HI.

Nebraska is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (+100).

The Nebraska vs. Murray State Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Nebraska-9.5 +100O 144.5 -110-450
Murray State +9.5 -120U 144.5 -110+340

Nebraska vs Murray State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Nebraska will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Nebraska vs Murray State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Nebraska will cover the spread with 65.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Nebraska has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 30 games (+16.00 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 31 games (+15.75 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.81 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+9.10 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Nebraska have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.15 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.15 Units / 0% ROI)

Nebraska Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Nebraska has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI).

  • 8-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.25 Units / 6.91% ROI
  • 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -14.29% ROI
  • 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6% ROI

Murray State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Murray State has a 3-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -26% ROI).

  • 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.6 Units / -1.26% ROI
  • 4-4 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -4.04% ROI
  • 4-4 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -4.04% ROI

Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska had a TS% of 49% last season — 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Nebraska had an eFG% of 53% last season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Nebraska made 9.4 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Nebraska had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (218 assists/ 177 TOs) in the second half last season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.4

Murray State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Murray State has averaged 10.1 turnovers per game (424 turnovers/42 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Murray State averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (303 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Murray State averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (303 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.3

Murray State has made 26 two point field goals this season — 2nd most among Missouri Valley Teams

Nebraska Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

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

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

Nebraska allowed 9.2 made three-pointers per game last season — 3rd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7

Murray State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Murray State allowed 8.5 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 37th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Murray State allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (273/743) last season — 13th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Murray State has allowed 69.2 points per game (2,907 points/42 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Murray State allowed 69.9 points per game (2,237 points/32 games) last season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.1


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