Nebraska vs Iowa Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Jan 2025

We’re Predicting Iowa to Cover the Line

We’re backing Iowa against the spread when they meet with Nebraska. It could be shrewd to bet on them to cover the appealing -4.5 line, with odds of -105 on offer.

Teams’ Previous Meet Saw 94-76 Iowa Win

Nebraska Cornhuskers won their previous game, beating UCLA Bruins at home. It was a 66-58 win.

Iowa Hawkeyes lost on the road in their last game. Wisconsin Badgers won 116-85.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Iowa won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 94-76 victory was registered against Nebraska. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Iowa wins.

Nebraska vs Iowa Prediction & Picks

There’s a strong case for backing Iowa on the spread in this college contest. The line looks really appealing considering you can get -105 when it comes to the favorites at -4.5.

The college basketball picks are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable stats.

Key Nebraska vs Iowa stats:

• The -4.5 line has been covered by Iowa in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by Iowa in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by Iowa in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by Iowa in 6 of their last 10 games against Nebraska.

Iowa -4.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.3% likelihood of this pick winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

If the price on display doesn’t appeal, you can make the choice to secure bigger odds by moving the line for your selection. It’s a case of taking a view which you are happy with.

Best Bet

Iowa -4.5 @ -105 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Owen Freeman Under 1.5 Assists -141

Owen Freeman (Iowa) can be wagered to record Under 1.5 assists at -141. There are a number of reasons that suggest he will fall short of the total when it comes to Player Assists.

Latest Owen Freeman Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

-103

Under 15.5

-125

Assists

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-137

Rebounds

Over 5.5

-112

Under 5.5

-115

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Drew Thelwell Under 3.5 Assists -145

Drew Thelwell (Iowa) is available at -145 to record Under 3.5 assists. Taking everything into consideration, we can feel confident that he will fall short of the line.

Latest Drew Thelwell Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 9.5

-105

Under 9.5

-123

Assists

Over 3.5

+117

Under 3.5

-152

Rebounds

Over 3.5

+117

Under 3.5

-152

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Correct Score Prediction

Nebraska 72 - 80 Iowa

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then Iowa to enjoy a 80-72 win could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.

Nebraska vs Iowa Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Iowa Have the Shortest Odds to Win

With the sportsbooks giving them a 65% probability of winning this college game, Iowa might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -185 Moneyline betting odds. Nebraska are the underdogs at +152 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

4.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 161.5 right now. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to bet Under 161.5, there are odds of -110.

Iowa are favorites at odds of -160 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with Nebraska available at +120 should you think they’ll reach this number first.

College basketball fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Nebraska

+152

Iowa

-185

Point Spread

Nebraska +4.5

-114

Iowa -4.5

-106

Total Points

Under 161.5

-110

Over 161.5

-110

Brice Williams Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

The favorite to land the most baskets is Brice Williams. Odds of -105 can be found for him scoring Over 20.5 points and there is -123 for him to go Under.

Brice Williams (Nebraska)

Over 20.5

-105

Under 20.5

-123

Payton Sandfort (Iowa)

Over 17.5

-114

Under 17.5

-114

Owen Freeman (Iowa)

Over 15.5

-103

Under 15.5

-125

Josh Dix (Iowa)

Over 14.5

-103

Under 14.5

-125

Juwan Gary (Nebraska)

Over 12.5

-109

Under 12.5

-119

Rollie Worster (Nebraska)

Over 9.5

-110

Under 9.5

-118

Drew Thelwell (Iowa)

Over 9.5

-105

Under 9.5

-123

Brock Harding (Iowa)

Over 8.5

-110

Under 8.5

-118

Berke Buyuktuncel (Nebraska)

Over 8.5

-110

Under 8.5

-118

Pryce Sandfort (Iowa)

Over 7.5

-115

Under 7.5

-112

Brock Harding (Iowa)

Over 4.5

-152

Under 4.5

+117

Rollie Worster (Nebraska)

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-118

Drew Thelwell (Iowa)

Over 3.5

+117

Under 3.5

-152

Brice Williams (Nebraska)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-118

Payton Sandfort (Iowa)

Over 2.5

-127

Under 2.5

-102

Josh Dix (Iowa)

Over 2.5

+141

Under 2.5

-185

Owen Freeman (Iowa)

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-137

Berke Buyuktuncel (Nebraska)

Over 1.5

+146

Under 1.5

-192

Berke Buyuktuncel (Nebraska)

Over 7.5

-130

Under 7.5

-100

Payton Sandfort (Iowa)

Over 6.5

+102

Under 6.5

-132

Owen Freeman (Iowa)

Over 5.5

-112

Under 5.5

-115

Brice Williams (Nebraska)

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-103

Rollie Worster (Nebraska)

Over 4.5

-102

Under 4.5

-127

Josh Dix (Iowa)

Over 3.5

-102

Under 3.5

-127

Juwan Gary (Nebraska)

Over 3.5

-154

Under 3.5

+105

Drew Thelwell (Iowa)

Over 3.5

+117

Under 3.5

-152

Brock Harding (Iowa)

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

+145

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Nebraska Stats

Iowa Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 159.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.60 pts and allowed 64.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.90 pts and allowed 73.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 169.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 164.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 159.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 90.10 pts and allowed 79.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 90.50 pts and allowed 73.80 pts in the last 10 home games