- Nebraska (10-8) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Northwestern (7-8)
- Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
- Northwestern / Nebraska TV channel: BTN
The Northwestern Wildcats (7-8) visit Pinnacle Bank Arena to take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (10-8) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 2:15pm EST in Lincoln, NE.
Nebraska is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).
The Northwestern vs. Nebraska Over/Under is 144.5 total points.
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Northwestern vs. Nebraska Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northwestern | +3.5 -115 | O 144.5 -115 | +130 |
| Nebraska | -3.5 -105 | U 144.5 -105 | -155 |
Northwestern vs Nebraska Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Nebraska will win this college basketball game with 57.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Northwestern vs Nebraska Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northwestern will cover the spread with 59.9% confidence for today’s game.
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Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 30 games (+13.00 Units / 17% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 15 away games (+5.00 Units / 26% ROI)
- Northwestern have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
- Northwestern have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.20 Units / 24% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.10 Units / 12% ROI)
Nebraska Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Nebraska has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 28 games (+17.05 Units / 19% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 31 games (+14.20 Units / 42% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.45 Units / 27% ROI)
- Nebraska have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+5.30 Units / 24% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.30 Units / 9% ROI)
Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern has a 7-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.8 Units / -9.63% ROI).
- 10-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.4 Units / 17.28% 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 Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Nebraska has a 10-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.25 Units / 6.33% ROI).
- 10-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.55 Units / 10.28% ROI
- 12-6 when betting the Over for +5.4 Units / 27.27% ROI
- 6-12 when betting the Under for -7.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (487 turnovers/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (273 assists/ 158 TOs) this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Northwestern has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (487 turnovers/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.8
Northwestern has averaged 9.3 turnovers per game (158 turnovers/17 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.6
Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends:
Nebraska has attempted 257 threes in the first half this season — most among Big 10 Teams
Nebraska has attempted 492 threes this season — 4th most among Power Conference teams
Nebraska has averaged 11.4 turnovers per game (341 turnovers/30 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.6
Nebraska is shooting 76% from the free throw line (283/375) this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has averaged 22.3 defensive rebounds per game (379 rebounds/17 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.5
Northwestern has averaged 7.8 steals per game (398 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.0
Northwestern has averaged 8.0 steals per game (273 steals/34 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Northwestern has 131 steals this season — 3rd most among Big 10 Teams
Nebraska Defensive Stats & Trends:
Nebraska has allowed 10.1 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.8
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: 7.4
Nebraska has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (1,262 points/1,137 shots) this season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Nebraska has allowed an average of 1.08 points per shot (1,998 points/1,844 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.12
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