The Nebraska Cornhuskers (12-6, 2-5 Big Ten) will try to stop a four-game winning streak when they host the USC Trojans (11-7, 3-4 Big Ten) on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Pinnacle Bank Arena as 6.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 9:00 PM ET on Big Ten Network. The matchup has an over/under of 143 points.
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Nebraska vs. USC betting lines
- Nebraska moneyline odds to win: -304
- USC moneyline odds to win: +243
- Spread: Nebraska (-6.5)
- Total: 143
Nebraska statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Nebraska has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered four times in nine games at home, and it has covered three times in six games on the road.
- The Cornhuskers have exceeded the total more consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in four of nine home matchups (44.4%). In away games, they have hit the over in two of six games (33.3%).
- Nebraska has performed worse as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, putting up a home record of 8-1, compared to going 1-0 in road games.
Recent trends
- The Cornhuskers’ offense has been less productive over their last 10 games, putting up 74.4 points a contest compared to the 76.6 they’ve averaged this year.
- Nebraska’s defense has been more stingy lately, as the team has given up 69.4 points per game during its last 10 compared to the 69.9 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
- Over their past 10 outings, the Cornhuskers are making 0.5 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.9 compared to 7.4 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (37.4% compared to 33.9% season-long).
Nebraska betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-8-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 4-5-0 (As Favorite: 7-5-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
- O-U-P: 8-10-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 2-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-1 (Home: 8-1; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.3 (111th in nation) | 41.2 (65th) | 34 (104th) | 31.3 (190th) | 13.9 (170th) | 12 (239th) |
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USC statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread last year, USC had better results on the road (6-6-0) than at home (7-8-0).
- Trojans games went above the over/under 53.3% of the time at home (eight of 15) last season, and 66.7% of the time on the road (eight of 12).
- The Trojans’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs was .333 (1-2) last season, and on the road it was .200 (2-8).
Recent trends
- The Trojans are compiling 79.9 points per game in their last 10 games, compared to their season average of 77.
- USC is surrendering 72.4 points per contest in its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 72.3 points allowed.
- The Trojans are draining 6.6 threes per contest with a 38.6% three-point percentage in their last 10 games, compared to their season averages of 6.4 and 35.2%.
USC betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-11-0 (Home: 5-8-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 5-6-0; As Underdog: 2-5-0)
- O-U-P: 12-5-1 (Home: 9-4-0; Away: 2-0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-2 (Home: 9-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-5 (Home: 0-2; Away: 2-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.4 (34th in nation) | 44.2 (231st) | 29.4 (324th) | 28.4 (44th) | 16.2 (49th) | 11.3 (166th) |
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