Michigan vs. Nebraska betting: College basketball preview for Jan. 27

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The No. 5 Nebraska Cornhuskers (20-0, 9-0 Big Ten) will look to extend a 20-game winning streak when they visit the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines (18-1, 8-1 Big Ten) at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 as 11.5-point underdogs. The Wolverines have won four games in a row. The point total for the matchup is 156.5.

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Michigan Cover -11.5 vs Nebraska -112

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Michigan vs. Nebraska betting lines

  • Michigan moneyline odds to win: -676
  • Nebraska moneyline odds to win: +480
  • Spread: Michigan (-11.5)
  • Total: 156.5

Michigan statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Michigan has a better record against the spread in home games (6-4-0) than it does in away games (0-5-0).
  • When it comes to point totals, the Wolverines hit the over more often at home, as they’ve eclipsed the total four times in 10 opportunities this season (40%). On the road, they have hit the over one time in five opportunities (20%).
  • Michigan has fared worse as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, posting a home record of 9-1, compared to going 5-0 on the road.

Recent trends

  • The Wolverines’ offense has been less effective over their last 10 games, racking up 89.6 points a contest compared to the 91.7 they’ve averaged this year.
  • Michigan has been more porous on defense lately, allowing 71 points per game during its past 10 contests compared to the 68.6 points per game its opponents are averaging over the 2025-26 season.
  • The Wolverines’ past 10 outings have seen them make 8.4 three-pointers per game while shooting 34% from deep. Both numbers are below their 2025-26 averages of 9.3 makes and 35%.

Michigan betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-10-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 0-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 11.5+: 6-9-0 (As Favorite: 8-10-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-12-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 1-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-1 (Home: 9-1; Away: 5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
51.7 (fifth in nation) 36.5 (second) 39.4 (fifth) 28.3 (44th) 19.2 (eighth) 12.1 (260th)

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Nebraska statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, Nebraska has had better results on the road (5-0-0) than at home (5-7-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Cornhuskers games have finished over less frequently at home (one of 12, 8.3%) than on the road (two of five, 40%).

Recent trends

  • Over their last 10 games, the Cornhuskers are putting up 77.9 points per contest, compared to their season average of 80.9.
  • In its past 10 games, Nebraska is ceding 62.8 points per game, 2.2 fewer points than its season average (65).
  • The Cornhuskers are making 0.3 fewer treys per contest over their past 10 games (10.6) compared to their season average (10.9), but they are putting up a better three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (35.9%) compared to their season mark (35.5%).

Nebraska betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-8-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 5-0-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 11.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 9-8-0; As Underdog: 3-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-14-0 (Home: 1-11-0; Away: 2-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-0 (Home: 10-0; Away: 2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.6 (61st in nation) 39.1 (16th) 34.2 (96th) 31.5 (205th) 18.5 (13th) 8.7 (fifth)
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