Northwestern vs Nebraska Basketball Odds

The Wildcats will play the Cornhuskers on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:15 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 2023-24 college basketball season, Northwestern and Nebraska are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, Northwestern currently has a 98.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Nebraska is 96.33.
  • Away Northwestern - Northwestern starts this game with a 2-2 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Nebraska - Nebraska meets Northwestern boasting a 11-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Northwestern currently ranks 3rd (0.667) in the Big Ten Conference, with Nebraska now standing 6th (0.429) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big Ten Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Northwestern has a 0.765 overall win percentage, with Nebraska, matching up with a 0.722 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Northwestern currently possesses 13-4 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Nebraska has tallied a 13-5 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Ladies and gentlemen, gather round and listen as I tell you of a magical clash! On Saturday, January 20th, 2024, Northwestern, with a 13-4 overall standing, shall face Nebraska, standing at 13-5 for the season.

The wizards of college basketball know the importance of conference records, for they determine tournament seeds. Northwestern boasts a 4-2 Big Ten Conference standing, while Nebraska stands at 3-4.

Oh, the tides of fate have favored Northwestern! They come with a victorious streak, while Nebraska has suffered two consecutive defeats.

To all who seek the thrill of the game, review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this clash of titans. Fear not, for you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay.

Oh, wise souls, we've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Now, let the magic of the court unfold, as Northwestern and Nebraska engage in an epic battle.

Best Wildcats at Cornhuskers Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Northwestern
Favorite

Nebraska
Nebraska has a -3.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM VA. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Northwestern has a +3.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM VA. Northwestern is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 144.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 144.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Northwestern
Favorite

Nebraska
Nebraska is the -155 moneyline favorite. Risk $155 to win $100 on Nebraska at BetMGM. Northwestern is the +130 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $130 on Northwestern. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Northwestern vs Nebraska College Basketball game on Saturday, January 20th, 2024?

Nebraska is a -3.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northwestern is a +3.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Northwestern vs Nebraska College Basketball game on Saturday, January 20th, 2024?

The best over line is 144.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 144.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Northwestern vs Nebraska College Basketball game on Saturday, January 20th, 2024?

Nebraska is a -155 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northwestern is a +130 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Northwestern
Nebraska
1/20/24 2:15pm EST
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Underdog Northwestern - Northwestern bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +3.5 Northwestern underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.

Favorite Nebraska - Nebraska bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -3.5 Nebraska favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Northwestern at Nebraska Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Northwestern
Nebraska
First to 5 Points
1/20/24 2:15pm EST
-110-125Bet
Northwestern
Nebraska
First to 10 Points
1/20/24 2:15pm EST
-105-135Bet
Northwestern
Nebraska
First to 15 Points
1/20/24 2:15pm EST
+100-140Bet
Northwestern
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Game to Overtime
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Yes +1050No -10000Bet

Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Northwestern, Nebraska
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Nebraska23-110.67618-13-812-8+50.600L2
Northwestern22-120.64715-24-712-8+50.600L1

Northwestern & Nebraska Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Northwestern Championship Odds
2024-25 Northwestern NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Northwestern
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Nebraska Championship Odds
2024-25 Nebraska NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team
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Nebraska
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Northwestern & Nebraska Team Pages

Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Northwestern vs Nebraska College Basketball Game

  1. 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 20th, 2024 at 2:15 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Northwestern vs Nebraska Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Northwestern vs Nebraska Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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