- Nebraska is a -5.5 point favorite vs Northwestern
- Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
- Nebraska / Northwestern TV channel: BTN
The Nebraska Cornhuskers visit Welsh-Ryan Arena to take on the Northwestern Wildcats on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Evanston, IL.
Nebraska is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-118).
The Nebraska vs. Northwestern Over/Under is 148.5 total points.
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Nebraska vs. Northwestern Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Nebraska vs Northwestern Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Nebraska will win this college basketball game with 59.3% 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 52.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Nebraska Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Nebraska has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 35 games (+11.80 Units / 1% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 35 games (+9.30 Units / 23% 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 21 of their last 35 games (+5.60 Units / 15% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.15 Units / 8% ROI)
Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+9.95 Units / 2% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.60 Units / 21% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.15 Units / 19% ROI)
- Northwestern have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 18 games at home (+1.05 Units / 5% ROI)
Nebraska Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Nebraska has a 9-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.3 Units / 1.62% ROI).
- 16-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.2 Units / 1.47% ROI
- 6-11 when betting the Over for -6.1 Units / -32.62% ROI
- 11-6 when betting the Under for +4.4 Units / 23.53% ROI
Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern has a 6-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.95 Units / -32.08% ROI).
- 8-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.45 Units / -0.32% ROI
- 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI
- 7-10 when betting the Under for -4 Units / -21.39% ROI
Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (286 assists/ 136 TOs) this season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.4
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (286 assists/ 136 TOs) this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Northwestern has averaged 8.5 turnovers per game (136 turnovers/16 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9
Northwestern has averaged 8.5 turnovers per game (136 turnovers/16 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.1
Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:
Nebraska has allowed 9.7 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.2
Nebraska has allowed 9.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.0
Nebraska has allowed 65.8 points per game (1,118 points/17 games) this season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
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 Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (286 assists/ 136 TOs) this season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.4
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (286 assists/ 136 TOs) this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Northwestern has averaged 8.5 turnovers per game (136 turnovers/16 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9
Northwestern has averaged 8.5 turnovers per game (136 turnovers/16 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.1
Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:
Nebraska has allowed 9.7 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.2
Nebraska has allowed 9.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.0
Nebraska has allowed 65.8 points per game (1,118 points/17 games) this season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
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
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