College hoops betting interest focuses on the Michigan State Spartans vs Nebraska Cornhuskers battle Thursday at Sportsbook Bank Arena as the Cornhuskers look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Nebraska Cornhuskers were listed as 1.5-point underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Michigan State Spartans vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Michigan State Spartans will look to cover the spread vs the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Thursday, as the Spartans are 10-11 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Cornhuskers are 10-9 ATS. Michigan State is 10-11 against the total, while Nebraska is 8-11 versus the total betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 168-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers and the No. 87-rated Michigan State Spartans in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Nebraska's No. 53-rated squad against Michigan State's No. 132-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Nebraska rates No. 222 in the country with 6.1 per game, while their foes tonight, the Michigan State Spartans rank No. 103 nationally with 7.82 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Cassius Winston scored 16 points leading the Spartans to a 70-62 victory over Michigan at Breslin Center on Sunday.
Nebraska earned a 83-80 victory over Purdue on Sunday, getting 21 points from Jack McVeigh at Sportsbook Bank Arena.
- Michigan State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Michigan State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- Michigan State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Michigan State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Nebraska is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Nebraska is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- Nebraska is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Michigan State
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nebraska's last 5 games when playing Michigan State
Next Betting Matchups
Michigan State at Michigan, Tuesday, February 7th
Nebraska at Iowa, Sunday, February 5th
