The Iowa Hawkeyes (18-7, 8-6 Big Ten) host the No. 9 Nebraska Cornhuskers (22-3, 11-3 Big Ten) in a matchup of Big Ten teams at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, beginning at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The Hawkeyes are 1.5-point favorites in the game. The point total in the matchup is set at 139.5.
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Iowa Cover -1.5 vs Nebraska -106
Iowa vs. Nebraska betting lines
- Iowa moneyline odds to win: -119
- Nebraska moneyline odds to win: -103
- Spread: Iowa (-1.5)
- Total: 139.5
Iowa statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Iowa has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered seven times in 14 games at home, and it has covered five times in eight games on the road.
- At home, the Hawkeyes go over the total 71.4% of the time (10 of 14 games). They’ve hit the over in 62.5% of away games (five of eight contests).
- As a moneyline favorite, Iowa has won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (1.000) compared to away games (.500).
Recent trends
- The Hawkeyes’ offense has been less effective over their last 10 games, racking up 72.7 points a contest compared to the 77 they’ve averaged this season.
- The past 10 games have seen Iowa concede 6.1 more points per game (71) than its season-long average (64.9).
- While the Hawkeyes are connecting on the same number of threes per game over their past 10 outings in comparison to their season-long average (8), they are doing so while shooting a lower percentage (35.7% from deep over the last 10, 36.5% on the season).
Iowa betting records this season
- ATS Record: 15-10-0 (Home: 7-7-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 12-7-0 (As Favorite: 12-7-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
- O-U-P: 16-9-0 (Home: 10-4-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-2 (Home: 12-0; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-2; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.1 (17th in nation) | 44.9 (227th) | 27 (355th) | 26.3 (fifth) | 15.6 (86th) | 8.9 (ninth) |
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Nebraska statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Nebraska has had better results on the road (6-1-0) than at home (6-9-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Cornhuskers games have finished over less often at home (two of 15, 13.3%) than on the road (three of seven, 42.9%).
Recent trends
- In their previous 10 games, the Cornhuskers are scoring 76.8 points per game, compared to their season average of 79.4.
- Nebraska is ceding 66.3 points per contest over its last 10 games, which is 0.3 more points than it is allowing for the season (66).
- The Cornhuskers are sinking 12 three-pointers per contest with a 39.5% three-point percentage over their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 11 and 36%.
Nebraska betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-11-0 (Home: 6-9-0; Away: 6-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 4-0-0 (As Favorite: 10-11-0; As Underdog: 4-0-0)
- O-U-P: 8-17-0 (Home: 2-13-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-2 (Home: 11-2; Away: 3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.1 (68th in nation) | 39.8 (19th) | 33.3 (115th) | 32 (234th) | 18.4 (12th) | 9.1 (27th) |
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