Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
Nebraska enters this game as the underdog, as they are 3-2 in such games this season. On the road, the Cornhuskers are 2-2, and their average scoring margin is +2.5 points per game.
Overall, in the NCAAB Standings, Nebraska is 13-3 this season, including a 3-2 mark in Big Ten play. In their last game, the Cornhuskers defeated Purdue by a score of 88-72.
As the underdog, Nebraska has been solid vs. the spread this season, going 3-2. On the road, the Cornhuskers are 2-2 vs. the spread this year and have gone 4-6 in their last 10 road games. Overall, Nebraska has an ATS mark of 10-5-1 this season.
So far this season, the over/under record for Nebraska games is 10-6. The average over/under line in their games this season is 146.5 and the average scoring total is 146. Today’s over/under line of 165 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total is 158 points.
Iowa wants to be stronger at home
After a win against Rutgers, the Iowa Hawkeyes will look to continue their strong play at home, where they have gone 9-2 this season. Overall, the Hawkeyes are 9-6, including a 1-3 mark in Big Ten play.
As for Nebraska, they have lost four in a row on the road, and their average margin of defeat in those games is -15.8 points per game. The Hawkeyes come into this game as the favorite, and they have gone 9-1 this season when favored.
As the favorite this season, Iowa has gone 5-5 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Hawkeyes are 5-5 vs. the spread. At home this year, Iowa has an ATS mark of 5-6.
The over/under record for Iowa this season is 11-4 and today’s line of 165 is higher than the average OU line in their games (160.8). So far, eight of their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0.
Game Information
| NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS vs IOWA HAWKEYES |
| Location of the Game: Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City |
| Date and Time: Friday, January 12th 9:30 ET |
| Reason:2023-2024 NCAAB Regular Season |
| How to watch: BTN |
AI Predictions and SportsBettingAI Picks
| TEAM | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| NEBRASKA | 68 | 144 | Spread IOWA -4.5 |
ML IOWA -197 |
UNDER 165 |
| IOWA | 76 | ||||
AI Picks: Iowa Hawkeyes 76 – Nebraska Cornhuskers 68
SBAI Picks: ATS Hawkeyes -4.5 | ML Hawkeyes -197 | UNDER 165
Nebraska vs Iowa Betting Odds
These are the NCAAB odds for this NCAAB Matchup.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Game Analysis
The Nebraska offense is coming off a game in which they scored 88 points vs. Purdue. Overall their field goal percentage was 50.9% while connecting on 14 threes. Offensively, the Cornhuskers have a season long field goal percentage of 44%, which is 190th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 134th in percentage and 32nd in three-pointers made in their NCAAB team stats.
In the current season, the Nebraska defense has excelled, sitting 87th in the nation by allowing 67.6 points per game. Nebraska’s three-point defense is currently 163rd in the country at 8.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 39.4% of their shots vs. Nebraska.
Iowa Hawkeyes Game Analysis
Coming off a good offensive performance, Iowa’s offense scored 86 points against Rutgers. Their field goal percentage for the game was 46%, and they went 21/24 from the free-throw line. Leading the team in scoring is Ben Krikke, who is averaging 16.7 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Payton Sandfort also maintains a PPG average of 14.2 heading into game in their NCAAB player stats.
So far, the Hawkeyes’ defense is ranked 286th in the country at 77.6 points per contest. So far, the Iowa defense is giving up an average of 10.3 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.9 times per game (385th).
NCAAB Injury Report
For this NCAAB Schedule, here is the NCAAB Injury Report for this matchup
Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Ahron Ulis – Suspension – Out
- Henry Burt – Undisclosed – Questionable
- Ramel Lloyd Jr. – Knee – Out
- Blaise Keita – Ankle – Out
Iowa Hawkeyes
- Patrick McCaffery – Illness – Probable
- Riley Mulvey – Redshirt – Out
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