Nebraska vs Iowa Prediction 3/9/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Nebraska vs Iowa prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, March 9th 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 17-13 (7-12) this year after they lost to Ohio State in double overtime by a score of 116-114 in their last game. Nebraska trailed 45-39 at halftime, but they scored 50 points in the second half, before falling just short in the second overtime. The Cornhuskers shot 53.2% from the field, 42.9% on three pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Brice Williams led Nebraska with 43 points and six rebounds, while Juwan Gary added 24 points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Cornhuskers lost to Minnesota by a score of 67-65 and Michigan by a score of 49-46. Nebraska has lost four games in a row and they are currently tied for 11th in the Big Ten standings with a 7-12 record. Nebraska has scored 75.6 points per game and they have allowed 72.5 points against per game, while also averaging 35.0 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game this season. Brice Williams is averaging 20.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while Juwan Gary is averaging 13.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game this year. Nebraska is shooting 45.6% from the field, 74.7% on free throws, and 32.9% on three pointers this season. 

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 15-15 (6-13) this season after they lost to Michigan State by a score of 91-84 in their last game. Iowa led 37-30 at halftime, but they allowed 61 points in the second half in the loss. The Hawkeyes shot 47.6% from the field, 39.1% on three pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Josh Dix led Iowa with 18 points and seven rebounds, while Payton Sandfort added 15 points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Hawkeyes lost to Northwestern by a score of 68-57 and Illinois by a score of 81-61. Iowa has lost five of their last six games and they are currently third to last in the Big Ten standings with a 6-13 record. Iowa has scored 82.3 points per game and they have allowed 79.5 points against per game, while also averaging 32.1 rebounds and 18.3 assists per game this season. Payton Sandfort is averaging 16.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while Josh Dix is averaging 14.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game this year. Iowa is shooting 48.6% from the field, 70.9% on free throws, and 37.6% on three pointers this season. 

Why Nebraska will beat Iowa

• Nebraska has won 10 of its last 11 day games at Pinnacle Bank Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa has lost nine of its last 10 road games.
• Iowa has lost the first half in each of its last 10 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Nebraska vs Iowa Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup trending in the wrong direction, but Nebraska will have the home court advantage here. The Cornhuskers have lost four games in a row, including two ugly games against Michigan and Minnesota in their last two home games. Iowa has lost three games in a row, but they did have a nice second half lead against Michigan State in their last game, before absolutely falling apart defensively. Iowa is the better offensive team in this matchup, but they are allowing nearly 80 points against per game this year. This Iowa team has been pretty bad over their last 14 games and I don’t trust their defense to get many stops at all. Take Nebraska to cover at home.