Big Ten opponents square off when the Nebraska Cornhuskers (16-9, 6-8 Big Ten) visit the Northwestern Wildcats (13-12, 4-10 Big Ten) at Welsh-Ryan Arena, beginning at 3:00 PM ET on Sunday, February 16, 2025. The Wildcats are 1.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under in the matchup is set at 141.5.
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Nebraska Cover -1.5 vs Northwestern -109
Nebraska vs. Northwestern betting lines
- Nebraska moneyline odds to win: -119
- Northwestern moneyline odds to win: -101
- Spread: Nebraska (-1.5)
- Total: 141.5
Nebraska statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Nebraska has fared worse when playing at home, covering six times in 13 home games, and five times in nine road games.
- The Cornhuskers have hit the over on the total in a higher percentage of games at home (53.8%) than road games (44.4%).
- Nebraska has won a lower percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite at home, going 9-3 (.750). In road games as a moneyline favorite, it owns a record of 2-0 (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Cornhuskers have seen a downturn in scoring lately, putting up 74.1 points per game in their last 10 outings, 2.1 points fewer than the 76.2 they’ve scored this season.
- Nebraska’s defense has been more porous as of late, as the team has allowed 79 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 71.6 points per game its opponents average this season.
- During their last 10 contests, the Cornhuskers are making 0.2 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.2 compared to 7.4 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (31.7% compared to 33.2% season-long).
Nebraska betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-11-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 9-7-0 (As Favorite: 9-7-0; As Underdog: 5-4-0)
- O-U-P: 13-12-0 (Home: 7-6-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-3 (Home: 9-3; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-6 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 (114th in nation) | 42.2 (95th) | 33 (133rd) | 32.3 (253rd) | 14 (150th) | 11.1 (165th) |
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Northwestern statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Northwestern has a lower winning percentage at home (.429, 6-7-1 record) than on the road (.500, 4-4-0).
- In 2024-25 a lower percentage of the Wildcats’ games have finished above the over/under at home (71.4%, 10 of 14) compared to on the road (100%, eight of eight).
- When moneyline underdogs, the Wildcats have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-2) than on the road (0-8).
Recent trends
- The Wildcats are scoring 73.7 points per game over their past 10 games, which is 0.2 fewer points than their average for the season (73.9).
- Northwestern is ceding 77.1 points per game over its last 10 games, which is 6.5 more points than it is allowing for the season (70.6).
- Over their previous 10 games, the Wildcats are sinking 8.1 treys per contest, 1.2 more than their season average (6.9). They also sport a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (35.2%) compared to their season average (33.7%).
Northwestern betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-12-1 (Home: 6-7-1; Away: 4-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 6-6-0 (As Favorite: 6-6-1; As Underdog: 6-6-0)
- O-U-P: 19-6-0 (Home: 10-4-0; Away: 8-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-2 (Home: 9-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-10 (Home: 2-2; Away: 0-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.5 (204th in nation) | 44.2 (206th) | 30.6 (270th) | 31.1 (177th) | 14.6 (116th) | 9.1 (14th) |
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