Nebraska (12-2) vs. Iowa (10-4)
January 7, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Iowa -3.5; Over/Under: 159
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers and Iowa Hawkeyes meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Here’s an Iowa vs Nebraska Prediction. This article will include an Iowa vs Nebraska Pick.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview
The Nebraska Cornhuskers beat Southern and UCLA, and they play Purdue, Rutgers, and Maryland next. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are averaging 76.9 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 64.6 points on 38.1 percent shooting. Brice Williams is averaging 18.8 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Connor Essegian is averaging 11.6 points and 2.7 rebounds. Juwan Gary is the third double-digit scorer and Rollie Worster is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are allowing 29.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game.
Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview
The Iowa Hawkeyes beat New Hampshire, lost to Wisconsin, and they play Indiana, USC, and UCLA next. The Iowa Hawkeyes are averaging 89.4 points on 50.9 percent shooting and allowing 77.1 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Owen Freeman is averaging 16.8 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Payton Sandfort is averaging 15.5 points and 5.8 rebounds. Josh Dix is the third double-digit scorer and Drew Thelwell is dishing 3.2 assists. The Iowa Hawkeyes are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 67.2 percent from the free throw line. The Iowa Hawkeyes are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win
- Iowa has won each of its last 12 games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Nebraska has lost 10 of its last 11 games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
- Iowa has won the first half in each of its last 10 games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win
- Nebraska has won each of its last eight night games.
- Iowa has lost four of its last five games against the Big Ten Conference.
- Nebraska has won the first half in each of its last eight night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Nebraska’s last seven games has produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
- Each of Iowa’s last six games has produced a total of 161+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Iowa ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (33.6).
- Iowa is the only team to rank in the top five for both points and assists per game this season.
- Nebraska ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (29.1).
- Nebraska ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (38.1%).
Iowa vs Nebraska Injury Report
Neither Iowa nor Nebraska have a player listed on its injury report.
Iowa vs Nebraska Prediction
The Iowa Hawkeyes are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, where they’re a tough out and the shots fall at a high percentage. Iowa is already one of the best offenses in the country, shooting above 50 percent from the field and averaging nearly 90 points. However, Iowa can be a mess defensively and just allowed 119 points to Wisconsin. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are elite defensively, and they’re 9-1 SU and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games. Nebraska also has two road wins and beat Creighton earlier this season as a 10-point underdog. Nebraska will make things tough and could grind out an ugly win. I’ll grab the points with the Cornhuskers.
