- Nebraska is a -1.5 point favorite vs Northwestern
- Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
- Nebraska / Northwestern TV channel: BTN
The Nebraska Cornhuskers visit Welsh-Ryan Arena to take on the Northwestern Wildcats on Feb. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Evanston, IL, USA.
Nebraska is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).
The Nebraska vs. Northwestern Over/Under is 141.5 total points.
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Nebraska vs. Northwestern Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Nebraska | -1.5 -115 | O 141.5 -105 | -130 |
| Northwestern | +1.5 -105 | U 141.5 -115 | +105 |
Nebraska vs Northwestern Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Nebraska will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Nebraska vs Northwestern Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Nebraska will cover the spread with 56.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Nebraska Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Nebraska has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 34 games (+13.45 Units / 5% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 34 games (+11.40 Units / 3% ROI)
- Nebraska have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.60 Units / 12% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.25 Units / 11% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.50 Units / 7% ROI)
Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.75 Units / 23% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+5.90 Units / 15% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+5.65 Units / 4% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.10 Units / 11% ROI)
Nebraska Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Nebraska has a 14-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.9 Units / 6.85% ROI).
- 17-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.4 Units / 3.83% ROI
- 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI
- 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI
Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern has a 11-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.4 Units / -16% ROI).
- 12-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.3 Units / -3.76% ROI
- 19-6 when betting the Over for +12.4 Units / 45.09% ROI
- 6-19 when betting the Under for -14.9 Units / -54.18% ROI
Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends:
Nebraska is shooting 31% from three (82/267) in the second half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%
Nebraska had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (488 assists/ 357 TOs) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Nebraska had a TS% of 49% last season — 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Nebraska shot 76% from the free throw line (474/623) last season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has averaged 8.0 turnovers per game (271 turnovers/34 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.8
Northwestern shot 39% from three (260/671) last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (862 assists/ 531 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Northwestern averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (290 turnovers/32 games) last season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Nebraska Defensive Stats & Trends:
Nebraska has allowed 9.7 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6
Nebraska has allowed 9.7 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.8
Nebraska allowed opponents to shoot 41% (816/2,016) last season — tied for best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Nebraska allowed 8.6 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 30th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7
Northwestern has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,309 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.5
Northwestern has allowed an average of 1.27 points per shot (2,324 points/1,828 shots) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.16
Northwestern stole the ball 229 times last season — 3rd most among Big 10 Teams
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