Nebraska Cornhuskers
Basketball NCAAB Sat 24 Jan 12:00
Minnesota Golden Gophers
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  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Nebraska vs Minnesota

The Nebraska Cornhuskers square off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, January 24.

Nebraska to Cover the Spread?

Our best betting prediction is to snap up the -110 that Nebraska are able to cover the spread. They are -5.5 in their clash against Minnesota and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.

Minnesota 67-65 Winners in Last H2H Battle

Nebraska Cornhuskers claimed a victory in their previous game. A 76-66 home win occurred against Washington Huskies.

Minnesota Golden Gophers were beaten last game and this was on the road. Ohio State Buckeyes claimed a 82-74 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 67-65 win for Minnesota when they last played Nebraska. Each team has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between the sides.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Nebraska 26-6 2473 2119 354 19-3 7-3 1L
Minnesota 15-17 2241 2193 48 13-8 2-9 1L
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Nebraska vs Minnesota Prediction & Picks

Discover the top Nebraska vs Minnesota betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to the best prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s an attractive line of -5.5 when it comes to Nebraska for this college showdown. The -110 that the favorites cover the spread has lots of juice and our pick is that they will make it happen.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our basketball picks.

Key Nebraska vs Minnesota stats:

  • The -5.5 line has been covered by Nebraska in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -5.5 line has been covered by Nebraska in 16 of their last 20 games.
  • The -5.5 line has been covered by Nebraska in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Minnesota in 2 consecutive games.

Nebraska -5.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jamarques Lawrence Under 2.5 Rebounds +135 BetMGM logo

Jamarques Lawrence (Nebraska) can be backed to total Under 2.5 rebounds at +135. We’re pretty confident that this Player Rebounds wager will end up falling short of the line.

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Rienk Mast Over 15.5 Points -115 BetMGM logo

Rienk Mast (Nebraska) is available at -115 to score Over 15.5 points. We are happy to back Overs when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Nebraska -5.5
Totals Over 137.5
Player Rebounds Jamarques Lawrence Under 2.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Nebraska to cover the -5.5 spread, Over 138.5 on the total and Jamarques Lawrence (Nebraska) to get Under 2.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nebraska Nebraska logo 75 - 67 Minnesota logo Minnesota

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Huskers to record a 75-67 victory. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

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Nebraska vs Minnesota 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.

Nebraska Could Have the Edge Say the Books

Nebraska are regarded as having a 68% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -213. For those wanting to back Minnesota, you will find +176 about the underdogs.

The spread is 4.5 and the total points line is currently 139.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you're keen on Over 139.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Cade Tyson Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Cade Tyson is available at -115 to rack up Over 17.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -110 is available.

Player Points
Cade Tyson (Minnesota)
Over 17.5
-115
Under 17.5
-110
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Pryce Sandfort (Nebraska)
Over 15.5
-125
Under 15.5
-105
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Rienk Mast (Nebraska)
Over 15.5
-115
Under 15.5
-110
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Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (Minnesota)
Over 14.5
-100
Under 14.5
-130
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Player Assists
Langston Reynolds (Minnesota)
Over 4.5
-149
Under 4.5
+115
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Jamarques Lawrence (Nebraska)
Over 3.5
-100
Under 3.5
-130
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Cade Tyson (Minnesota)
Over 2.5
+110
Under 2.5
-145
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Rienk Mast (Nebraska)
Over 2.5
-120
Under 2.5
-105
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Player Rebounds
Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (Minnesota)
Over 7.5
+105
Under 7.5
-141
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Cade Tyson (Minnesota)
Over 6.5
-149
Under 6.5
+115
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Rienk Mast (Nebraska)
Over 5.5
-145
Under 5.5
+110
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Langston Reynolds (Minnesota)
Over 4.5
-118
Under 4.5
-110
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Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Nebraska logo Nebraska Stats
Minnesota logo Minnesota 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
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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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