College hoops betting interest focuses on the Nebraska vs South Dakota State battle Saturday at Bob Devaney Sports Center as the Cornhuskers look to defend home court and cover the NCAAB point spread.

The Cornhuskers currently sports a 3-1 record overall in NCAAB action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 2-1 ATS. The Jackrabbits are 4-2 and 2-0-1 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Cornhuskers produce a 3-0 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Jackrabbits have gone 2-1 against the number.



View South Dakota State vs Nebraska Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Cornhuskers, most recently No. 320 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Jackrabbits, who rate No. 166 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 77-72 victory for the Cornhuskers.



How They Match Up:
Scoring and defensive stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features Nebraska's No. 114-ranked scoring average of 72 PPG, against a Jackrabbits defense rated No. 211 and allowing 68.5 PPG. The Cornhuskers FG% has averaged 46.2% to date this season, more than the Jackrabbits shooters have managed so far (41.9% per game).

Defensively, South Dakota State features the nation's No. 114-rated defense on the road, allowing 66 points per game. Nebraska, meanwhile, comes in at No. 159 nationally in scoring at home.

South Dakota State was a 74-61 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against Mercer. They covered the 2–point spread as underdogs. South Dakota State earned a 74-61 victory over Mercer on Wednesday, getting 16 points from Nate Wolters at Mercer University Center.

In their last action, Nebraska was an 83-76 loser at home against Oregon. They failed to cover the 7.5–point spread as favorites. Nebraska got 21 points from Jorge Brian Diaz but lost anyway, 83-76, to Oregon on Wednesday at Bob Devaney Sports Center.


Nebraska Cornhuskers Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
After playing Oregon are 3-1
After a loss are 4-6

A few Jackrabbits at Cornhuskers trends to consider:
Nebraska is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games at home


Next up:
South Dakota State at IUPUI, Thursday, December 1
Nebraska home to Wake Forest, Wednesday, November 30