Nebraska vs Northwestern Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 7

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Northwestern head coach Chris Collins coaches against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. Northwestern won 65-53. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
(AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 07, 2024, 11:09 AM
  • Northwestern (10-10) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Nebraska (14-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Nebraska / Northwestern TV channel: BTN

The Nebraska Cornhuskers (14-9) visit Welsh-Ryan Arena to take on the Northwestern Wildcats (10-10) on Feb. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Evanston, IL.

Northwestern is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Nebraska vs. Northwestern Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Nebraska vs. Northwestern Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Nebraska+5.5 -110O 142.5 -110+200
Northwestern -5.5 -110U 142.5 -110-250

Nebraska vs Northwestern Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northwestern will win this college basketball game with 68.4% 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 53.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Nebraska has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 28 games (+20.30 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 31 games (+15.30 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 31 games (+11.55 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Nebraska have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Nebraska have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 14 games at home (+11.95 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Northwestern have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+3.70 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.00 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+2.05 Units / 10% ROI)

Nebraska Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Nebraska has a 14-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.15 Units / 16.47% ROI).

  • 13-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.55 Units / 10.67% ROI
  • 15-7 when betting the Over for +7.3 Units / 28.85% ROI
  • 7-15 when betting the Under for -9.5 Units / -37.55% ROI

Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern has a 10-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1 Units / -4.12% ROI).

  • 12-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.75 Units / 14.22% ROI
  • 14-7 when betting the Over for +6.3 Units / 26.03% ROI
  • 7-14 when betting the Under for -8.4 Units / -34.71% ROI

Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska has made 9.7 three-pointers per game this season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

Nebraska has attempted 318 threes in the first half this season — most among Big 10 Teams

Nebraska has made 222 three-pointers this season — most among Big 10 Teams

Nebraska has made 9.7 three-pointers per game this season — 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (342 assists/ 195 TOs) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Northwestern has 16.0 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 19.9

Northwestern has averaged 9.3 turnovers per game (195 turnovers/21 games) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Northwestern has a 28% free throw rate (337 free throw attempts/1,220 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Nebraska Defensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska has allowed 9.9 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7

Nebraska has allowed 9.4 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.5

Nebraska has allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (1,632 points/1,454 shots) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Nebraska has averaged 28.3 defensive rebounds per game (650 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (466 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.1

Northwestern has allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (1,406 points/1,044 shots) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Northwestern has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (466 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 38th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Northwestern has averaged 8.0 steals per game (279 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4


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