Murray State vs Nebraska Prediction 12-22-24 College Basketball Picks

The Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Murray State Racers meet Sunday in college basketball action from Stan Sheriff Center. Here’s a Murray State vs Nebraska prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Murray State vs Nebraska pick.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview

The Cornhuskers came into the year on a 3-0 run before a loss to Saint Mary’s 77-74. It’s been a 4-1 run since then with wins over Creighton, South Dakota, North Florida and Indiana alongside a lone loss to Michigan State in that time.

On December 13 versus Indiana, the Cornhuskers held a three-point edge in the locker room. Nebraska hit a 41-27 run the rest of the way in an 85-68 win. Brice Williams posted 30 points with six rebounds and five assists in the victory.

Murray State Racers Betting Preview

Over on the Murray State side, they went 3-2 over their first five with losses to Pittsburgh and Utah Valley. After wins versus TX-Arlington, Evansville and Southeast Missouri State, the Racers have since lost to Western Kentucky and Indiana State.

In the matchup with the Sycamores on Wednesday, the Racers were drilled 41-26 in the first half. Murray State got better from there on 48 points but still lost 84-74. Kylen Milton was the leading scorer with 18 points and four steals.

Why the Murray State Racers will win

• Nebraska has lost four of its last five day games played at neutral venues.
• Murray State has won four of its last five day games against non-Conference opponents.
• Murray State has won the first half in five of its last six games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues.

Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win

• Nebraska has won nine of its last 10 games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Murray State has lost four of its last five games played at neutral venues.
• Nebraska has won the first half in six of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents.

Murray State vs Nebraska Prediction

I’ll stick with Nebraska. The Cornhuskers flew right past a pretty decent Indiana team with 61.2 percent shooting in their latest win, holding the Hoosiers to just 35.4 percent on the other side. Nebraska has scored 85 or more points in each of their last three wins, but did post an 89-52 dud in a road loss to Michigan State on December 7.

As for Murray State, they gave up 56.9 percent shooting and were out-rebounded 35-27 in their loss to Indiana State. The Racers have been scoring well this year, though; they’ve hit 73 or more points in eight of 10 outings so far. Keeping a cover pace with Nebraska is going to be tough, though.