The No. 8 Nebraska Cornhuskers (17-0, 6-0 Big Ten) are favored (by 5.5 points) to extend a three-game road win streak when they visit the Northwestern Wildcats (8-9, 0-6 Big Ten) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET. The matchup’s over/under is set at 148.5.
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Nebraska vs. Northwestern betting lines
- Nebraska moneyline odds to win: -239
- Northwestern moneyline odds to win: +197
- Spread: Nebraska (-5.5)
- Total: 148.5
Nebraska statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread last year, Nebraska performed worse at home, covering six times in 16 home games, and seven times in 12 road games.
- In home games last year, the Cornhuskers eclipse the over/under 43.8% of the time (seven of 16 games). They hit the over more often in road games, topping the total in 50% of games (six of 12).
- Nebraska won a lower percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite at home last year, going 9-5 (.643). When playing on the road as a moneyline favorite, it had a record of 3-1 (.750).
Recent trends
- The Cornhuskers’ offense has been less effective over their last 10 games, racking up 78.3 points a contest compared to the 81.7 they’ve averaged this season.
- Nebraska has been a little improved on the defensive end of the floor of late, giving up 62.0 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 65.8 it has surrendered per game this season.
- During their past 10 outings, the Cornhuskers are making 0.5 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (10.4 compared to 10.9 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (34.8% compared to 35.2% season-long).
Nebraska betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-7-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 3-0-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 5-5-0 (As Favorite: 7-7-0; As Underdog: 3-0-0)
- O-U-P: 6-11-0 (Home: 1-10-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-0 (Home: 9-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.2 (88th in nation) | 38.6 (11th) | 34.8 (82nd) | 32.0 (233rd) | 18.2 (22nd) | 9.0 (12th) |
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Northwestern statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Northwestern has been better at home (3-6-0) than on the road (1-3-0).
- Wildcats games have gone above the over/under 44.4% of the time at home (four of nine), and 75% of the time away (three of four).
- When moneyline underdogs, the Wildcats have won the same percentage of games (.000) at home (0-1) and on the road (0-2).
Recent trends
- The Wildcats have played worse offensively in their past 10 games, posting 75.9 points per contest, 2.6 fewer points their than season average of 78.5.
- While Northwestern is surrendering 71.6 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse over its previous 10 games, allowing 73.1 points per contest.
- The Wildcats are making 0.3 fewer treys per contest in their last 10 games (6.1) compared to their season average (6.4), and they are producing a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 games (27.5%) compared to their season mark (31.2%).
Northwestern betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-12-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 1-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 3-9-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
- O-U-P: 10-7-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-4 (Home: 6-2; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-5 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.2 (88th in nation) | 42.0 (95th) | 30.1 (293rd) | 32.1 (237th) | 18.0 (26th) | 8.1 (first) |
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