Nebraska vs Northwestern Basketball Odds

The Cornhuskers will play the Wildcats on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 4:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Nebraska and Northwestern are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Nebraska currently has a 100.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Northwestern is 92.00.
Away Nebraska - Nebraska starts this game with a 3-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
Home Northwestern - Northwestern meets Nebraska boasting a 6-4 record as a home team. They currently rank 6th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Nebraska currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Big Ten Conference, with Northwestern now standing 7th (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Nebraska has a 1.000 overall win percentage, with Northwestern matching up with a 0.471 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Nebraska currently possesses 17-0 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Northwestern has tallied a 8-9 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Cornhuskers at Wildcats Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Northwestern	Favorite Nebraska
+5.5 -110 BetMGM Bet	-5.5 -110 BetMGM Bet

Nebraska has a -5.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Northwestern has a +5.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Northwestern is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
148.5 o -110 BetMGM Bet	148.5 u -110 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 148.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 148.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Northwestern	Favorite Nebraska
+195 BetMGM Bet	-235 BetMGM Bet

Nebraska is the -235 moneyline favorite. Risk $235 to win $100 on Nebraska at BetMGM. Northwestern is the +195 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $195 on Northwestern. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Nebraska vs Northwestern College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

Nebraska is a -5.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northwestern is a +5.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Nebraska vs Northwestern College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

The best over line is 148.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 148.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Nebraska vs Northwestern College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

Nebraska is a -235 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northwestern is a +195 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Game	BetMGM Bet
Nebraska Northwestern 1/17/26 4:00pm EST	-5.5 -110 +5.5 -110

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Underdog Northwestern - Northwestern bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +5.5 Northwestern underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.

Favorite Nebraska - Nebraska bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -5.5 Nebraska favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Nebraska at Northwestern Prop Bets

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	BetMGM Bet
Nebraska Northwestern First to 5 Points 1/17/26 4:00pm EST	-140 +100 Bet
Nebraska Northwestern First to 10 Points 1/17/26 4:00pm EST	-145 +105 Bet
Nebraska Northwestern First to 15 Points 1/17/26 4:00pm EST	-160 +115 Bet
Nebraska Northwestern Game to Overtime 1/17/26 4:00pm EST	Yes +825 No -3000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Nebraska, Northwestern
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
#9 Nebraska	22-4	0.846	13-2	6-2	11-4	+3.5	0.733	L1
Northwestern	11-16	0.407	8-7	2-7	3-13	+12	0.188	W1

Nebraska & Northwestern Futures Odds

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Nebraska Championship Odds

2025-26 Nebraska NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds
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Northwestern Championship Odds

2025-26 Northwestern NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds
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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Nebraska vs Northwestern College Basketball Game

Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Nebraska vs Northwestern Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Nebraska vs Northwestern Game.
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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