The Iowa Hawkeyes will look to improve on a 13-10 record on Sunday when they host the Nebraska Cornhuskers in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Iowa Hawkeyes betting line opened as -5.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Iowa Hawkeyes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Iowa Hawkeyes sport a record of 13-10 and 8-11-1 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Nebraska Cornhuskers have 10-12 and 10-10 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 10-9-1 for the Iowa Hawkeyes and 8-12 for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
The Hawkeyes - Cornhuskers odds would favor the Cornhuskers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Iowa is rated No. 224 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Nebraska is at No. 168.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Iowa's No. 36-ranked scoring average of 80.7 PPG, against a Nebraska Cornhuskers defense rated No. 127 and allowing 71.45 PPG. The Iowa Hawkeyes FG% has averaged 45.54% to date this season, more than the Nebraska Cornhuskers shooters have managed so far (42.17% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Nebraska got 18 points from Tai Webster but lost anyway, 72-61, to Michigan State on Thursday at Sportsbook Bank Arena.
The Hawkeyes blew out Rutgers on Tuesday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 83-63 win at Louis Brown Athletic Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Nebraska home to Wisconsin, Thursday, February 9th
Iowa at Minnesota, Wednesday, February 8th