Nebraska Cornhuskers
Basketball NCAAB Tue 27 Jan 19:00
Michigan Wolverines
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  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Nebraska vs Michigan

The Nebraska Cornhuskers battle the Michigan Wolverines, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, January 27.

Side With Nebraska and Take a Big Line

Let’s back Nebraska at +10.5 to outrun their odds on the spread. The underdogs are a good shout at -102 to stay relatively close to Michigan and we really like this wager.

8 of Last 10 Clashes Have Been Michigan Wins

Nebraska Cornhuskers got the win in their previous game. A 76-57 triumph occurred on the road when playing Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Michigan Wolverines won their last game, beating Ohio State Buckeyes at home. It was a 74-62 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Michigan had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 49-46 win over Nebraska. It’s been eight Michigan wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Michigan 31-3 2952 2353 599 19-2 12-1 1L
Nebraska 26-6 2473 2119 354 19-3 7-3 1L
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Nebraska vs Michigan Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your Nebraska vs Michigan bets covered, including our expert match prediction, top correct score pick, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Nebraska might not be beaten heavily by the big favorites in this college matchup. The underdogs have been afforded a generous +10.5 and we recommend backing them at -102.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball predictions are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date college hoops stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Nebraska vs Michigan stats:

  • The +10.5 line has been covered by Nebraska in 20 consecutive games.
  • The -10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Michigan in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Michigan in 3 consecutive games against Nebraska.

Nebraska +10.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 50.5% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jamarques Lawrence Under 10.5 Points -100 BetMGM logo

Jamarques Lawrence (Nebraska) is available at -100 to total Under 10.5 points. We’re expecting him to fall short when it comes to Player Points as the line looks high enough.

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Rienk Mast Under 5.5 Rebounds -105 BetMGM logo

Rienk Mast (Nebraska) can be wagered to have Under 5.5 rebounds at -105. We’re pretty confident that this Player Rebounds wager will end up falling short of the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Nebraska +10.5
Totals Under 155.5
Player Points Jamarques Lawrence Under 10.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Nebraska +10.5 on the spread, along with Under 155.5 and Jamarques Lawrence (Nebraska) to score Under 10.5 points.

A same game parlay allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same basketball game. You can go through the available betting lines and select the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each pick are then combined together.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nebraska Nebraska logo 72 - 80 Michigan logo Michigan

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Wolverines on the correct score lines. For example, a 80-72 victory in their favor is available at massive odds.

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Nebraska vs Michigan Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Have Michigan as Heavy Favorites

Michigan are strong -769 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 88% chance of claiming victory. Nebraska are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +500.

The spread is currently 11.5, with the total points line at 156.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. Those expecting a low total can back Under 156.5 at -106.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The top betting apps offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds
Pryce Sandfort Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Pryce Sandfort is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -125 to score Over 16.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -103.

Player Points
Pryce Sandfort (Nebraska)
Over 16.5
-125
Under 16.5
-103
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Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan)
Over 14.5
-128
Under 14.5
-101
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Rienk Mast (Nebraska)
Over 12.5
-130
Under 12.5
-100
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Morez Johnson Jr. (Michigan)
Over 11.5
-122
Under 11.5
-106
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Player Assists
Elliot Cadeau (Michigan)
Over 5.5
-100
Under 5.5
-130
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Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan)
Over 2.5
-189
Under 2.5
+144
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Aday Mara (Michigan)
Over 2.5
+145
Under 2.5
-192
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Jamarques Lawrence (Nebraska)
Over 2.5
-119
Under 2.5
-109
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Player Rebounds
Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan)
Over 7.5
-130
Under 7.5
-100
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Morez Johnson Jr. (Michigan)
Over 6.5
-135
Under 6.5
+104
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Aday Mara (Michigan)
Over 6.5
-100
Under 6.5
-130
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Rienk Mast (Nebraska)
Over 5.5
-101
Under 5.5
-128
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Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Nebraska logo Nebraska Stats
Michigan logo Michigan Stats
Moneyline
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Big Ten Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Michigan 31-3 2952 2353 599 19-2 12-1 1L
Nebraska 26-6 2473 2119 354 19-3 7-3 1L
Michigan State 25-7 2526 2189 337 17-3 8-4 2L
Purdue 27-8 2858 2455 403 16-5 11-3 4W
Illinois 24-8 2700 2234 466 15-6 9-2 1L
Wisconsin 24-10 2822 2581 241 16-2 8-8 1L
UCLA 23-11 2643 2414 229 18-3 5-8 1L
Ohio State 21-12 2633 2402 231 15-5 6-7 1L
Iowa 21-12 2482 2177 305 17-3 4-9 1L
Indiana 18-14 2501 2309 192 15-6 3-8 2L
USC 18-14 2515 2494 21 11-7 7-7 8L
Washington 16-17 2545 2430 115 11-6 5-11 1L
Minnesota 15-17 2241 2193 48 13-8 2-9 1L
Northwestern 15-19 2487 2447 40 11-9 4-10 1L
Rutgers 14-19 2329 2479 -150 11-7 3-12 1L
Oregon 12-20 2267 2366 -99 10-10 2-10 1L
Penn State 12-20 2358 2539 -181 10-10 2-10 3L
Maryland 12-21 2300 2527 -227 9-8 3-13 1L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak