Northwestern vs. Nebraska Betting Picks & Predictions
The Nebraska Cornhuskers (10-21, 4-16 Big Ten) are underdogs (+4.5) as they attempt to continue a three-game winning streak when they visit the Northwestern Wildcats (14-15, 7-13 Big Ten) at 6:00 PM ET on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Find more below on the Northwestern vs. Nebraska betting line, head-to-head stats, best bets and more. The point total for the matchup is set at 146.5.
Northwestern vs. Nebraska Betting Line
Northwestern vs Nebraska Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Favorite Spread Odds |
Underdog Spread Odds |
Total |
Over Total Odds |
Under Total Odds |
Favorite Moneyline |
Underdog Moneyline |
| Northwestern |
-4.5 |
– |
– |
146.5 |
-110 |
-110 |
0 |
0 |
Northwestern vs. Nebraska Game Info
- Game Day: Wednesday, March 9, 2022
- Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Computer Predictions for Northwestern vs. Nebraska
Computer picks for Wildcats vs Cornhuskers
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
Northwestern (-4.5)
|
Over (146.5)
|
Nebraska 76 Northwestern 71
|
Northwestern vs. Nebraska Betting Trends
Northwestern has played 29 games, with 14 wins against the spread.
The Wildcats are 6-5 ATS when favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
Northwestern’s games this year have eclipsed the over/under 14 times in 28 opportunities (50%).
Northwestern Leaders
Pete Nance leads the Wildcats in scoring (14.7 points per game) and rebounding (6.6 rebounds per game).
Boo Buie paces the team with 4.4 assists per game.
Buie is the top three-point shooter for the Wildcats, hitting 2.0 per game.
Northwestern’s blocks leader is Nance, who records 1.2 per game. Chase Audige leads the team averaging 1.8 steals a contest.
Northwestern Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
42.7 |
258 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
42.0 |
105 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
32.4 |
155 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
33.0 |
266 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
9.4 |
346 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.2 |
262 |
Nebraska vs. Northwestern Betting Trends
Against the spread, Nebraska is 16-14-0 this season.
The Cornhuskers’ ATS record as 4.5-point underdogs or greater is 11-7.
Nebraska has played 31 games this season, and 19 of them have hit the over.
Nebraska Leaders
Bryce McGowens outpaced his teammates on the Cornhuskers scoring front by putting up 17.2 points per game. He adds 5.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game this season.
The Nebraska leaders in rebounds and assists are Derrick Walker (5.9 rebounds per game) and Alonzo Verge Jr. (5.2 assists per game).
C.J. Wilcher leads the Cornhuskers in shooting from beyond the arc, averaging 1.7 made threes per game.
Nebraska’s Verge has the top spot on the team’s steals leaderboard with 1.5 per game and Walker is first in blocks with 0.9 per game.
Nebraska Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
44.4 |
159 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
44.7 |
258 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
31.0 |
241 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
37.4 |
356 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.5 |
125 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.1 |
252 |
Betting Tips for Northwestern vs. Nebraska
After looking at all of the key stats and trends for this matchup, our best bet against the spread is Northwestern (-4.5). Our computer prediction sees the scoring going over the total of 146.5 points, with the teams finishing with a final score of Northwestern 76, Nebraska 71 when all is said and done.
