Nebraska vs Iowa Prediction 3/8/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Nebraska vs Iowa prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, March 8th at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 25-5 (14-5) this season after they lost to UCLA by a score of 72-52 in their last game. Nebraska trailed 37-24 at halftime and they only scored 28 points in the second half in the loss. The Cornhuskers shot 39% from the field, 21% on three pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Sam Hoiberg led Nebraska with 12 points and two assists, while Rienk Mast added 11 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Nebraska defeated USC by a score of 82-67 and Maryland by a score of 74-61. The Cornhuskers have scored 77.7 points per game with 35.3 rebounds and 18.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.7 points against per game this season. Pryce Sandfort is averaging 18.0 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, while Rienk Mast is averaging 13.6 points and 6.0 rebounds per game for the Cornhuskers. Nebraska is shooting 46.6% from the field, 75.6% on free throws, and 35.3% on three pointers this season. 

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 20-10 (10-9) this year after they lost to Michigan by a score of 71-68 in their last game. Iowa was tied at 30 at halftime, but they allowed 41 points in the second half in the close loss. The Hawkeyes shot 39% from the field, 27% on three pointers, and 92% on free throws in the game. Bennett Stirtz led Iowa with 21 points and four assists, while Cam Manyawu added 14 points and eight rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Iowa lost to Penn State by a score of 71-69, but did beat Ohio State by a score of 74-57 before that. The Hawkeyes have scored 75.4 points per game with 29.7 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.2 points against per game this season. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 20.5 points and 4.5 assists per game, while Tavion Banks is averaging 10.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per game for the Hawkeyes. Iowa is shooting 49.1% from the field, 77.8% on free throws, and 35.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win

• Nebraska has won each of its last 14 games at Pinnacle Bank Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa has lost 15 of its last 16 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Nebraska has won the first half in each of its last six home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win

• Iowa has won each of its last four games against Nebraska.
• Iowa has won the first half in each of its last six road day games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Iowa’s last 12 day games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 135+ points.
• Each of the last seven day games between Iowa and Nebraska have produced a total of 151+ points.

Nebraska vs Iowa Prediction 

Nebraska comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they will be at home, where they play their best basketball. The Cornhuskers are shooting 47% from the field and they have allowed 67 points or fewer in four of their last five games. Iowa has lost three of their last four games and they have scored fewer than 70 points in three of their last five. I don’t trust this Iowa offense at all, as they rely on Stirtz way too much, so I will back Nebraska to cover at home.