Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Wisconsin Badgers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/26/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cornhuskers versus the Badgers? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Kohl Center in Madison, WI. This Big Ten conference matchup has an over/under of 150.5 points, and Wisconsin is favored to win by -8.5 at home vs. Nebraska.
NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS VS WISCONSIN BADGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Nebraska Cornhuskers +8.5
This game will be played at Kohl Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 26th.
WHY BET THE NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Badgers.
- Even though we have Wisconsin winning straight-up, we like Nebraska at +8.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can Nebraska Grab a Win on the Road?
Nebraska Cornhuskers Recent Game/Games
Nebraska’s season record dropped to 12-7 after a 78-73 loss to USC on Wednesday. The Cornhuskers were -7 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 151 exceeded the O/U line of 144.5.
Leading 33-31 at halftime, Nebraska allowed 47 points in the second half while scoring 40 of their own.
In their latest game, Nebraska’s offense put up 73 points, shooting 49.1% from the field. They excelled inside, hitting 71% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, making just 5 of 24 threes (20.8%). Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, and they connected on 82.4% of their free throws, going 14 for 17 from the line.
Juwan Gary led the way with 27 points, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Desmond Claude added 21 points and 6 assists, hitting 1 of 2 from deep. Connor Essegian and Rashaun Agee both shot 62.5% overall, with Agee making 4 of 6 threes, while Essegian connected on 3 of 6 from long range.
Despite Nebraska’s defensive struggles, they managed to limit the damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponent to just 5 made threes on 24 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. However, the Cornhuskers couldn’t contain the inside game, as they allowed 22 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 71% success rate.
From the free-throw line, Nebraska’s opponent capitalized on their opportunities, hitting 14 of 17 shots for 82%. The Cornhuskers did manage to control the offensive glass, giving up only 6 offensive rebounds.
Will the Badgers Win at Home?
Wisconsin Badgers Recent Game/Games
The Badgers fell to 15-4 on the season after an 85-83 loss to UCLA on Tuesday. Wisconsin, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 142.5.
Wisconsin led 41-36 at halftime but allowed 49 points in the second half while scoring 42 of their own. The Badgers will look to tighten up their defense moving forward.
Wisconsin’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points with a field goal percentage of 51% and an effective field goal percentage of 65.3%. They were particularly deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 15 of 30 threes for 50%, and they also shot 85.7% from the free-throw line, making 18 of 21 attempts.
John Tonje led the way with 24 points, shooting 88.9% from the field and 85.7% from three-point range (6/7). Aday Mara was perfect from the field, going 7/7 for 22 points in just 21 minutes, while John Blackwell added 23 points despite shooting 35.7% overall.
Wisconsin’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, going 23/38 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Wisconsin’s opponent shot 31%, making 6 of 19 attempts. The Badgers also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 75%. Wisconsin gave up 10 offensive rebounds.