Unranked Nebraska heads to Eugene to face #16 Oregon on Sunday night. The game is at 7:30 PM ET on the Big Ten Network. Can Nebraska cover the 6.5-point spread as road underdogs? Keep reading for our Nebraska vs. Oregon prediction.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 13-8 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 11-10 ATS this season.
The Oregon Ducks are 16-5 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 9-12 ATS this season.
Nebraska vs. Oregon Matchup & Betting Odds
857 Nebraska Cornhuskers (+6.5) at 858 Oregon Ducks (-6.5); o/u 145.5
7:30 p.m. ET, Sunday, February 2, 2025
Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR
TV: Big Ten Network
Nebraska vs. Oregon Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 80% of public bettors are currently backing Oregon when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Game Notes
Cornhuskers guard Brice Williams had a monster game in his team’s 80-74 overtime win over Illinois on Thursday night. The 6’7” senior put up 27 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, a steal, and a blocked shot in 41 minutes. Williams shot 10 of 26 from the field and 7 of 10 from the foul line in the victory.
Nebraska guard Connor Essegian provided a spark off the bench in his team’s game on Thursday. In 28 minutes the Wisconsin transfer recorded 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, a block, and 2 made three-pointers. Essegian is third on the team in scoring with 11.5 points per game this year.
Oregon Ducks Game Notes
Ducks guard Keeshawn Barthelemy was electric off the bench in his team’s 78-52 loss to UCLA on Thursday night. In 26 minutes of game action, the 6’1” senior logged 12 points, 3 assists, and 2 made three-pointers. Barthelemy shot 5 of 11 from the field in the defeat.
Oregon center Nate Bittle also played well in his team’s game on Thursday. The 7-footer from Central Point, OR registered 13 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, a steal, and a made three-pointer in 27 minutes. Bittle is leading the team in scoring this season with 12.9 points per contest.
Nebraska vs. Oregon CBB Betting Trends
Nebraska is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
The Cornhuskers are 1-3 ATS in their last 4 games against Oregon.
Oregon is 45-40 ATS when playing on 2 or 3 days of rest since the start of the 2017 season.
Oregon is 47-43-1 ATS after a loss since the beginning of the 2015 season.
Nebraska vs. Oregon CBB Prediction:
Nebraska is not a very good road team. Since Fred Hoiberg became the Cornhuskers’ head coach in 2019, Nebraska is 28-37 ATS in road games. In that same time frame, the Huskers are 26-35 ATS as road underdogs. On top of that, Nebraska has struggled the last two times they’ve had to play Oregon in Oregon. In December of 2012, Nebraska got smoked by Oregon in Eugene 60-38. The Ducks covered as 13.5-point favorites in that contest.
In 2006, Oregon was favored by 11 points against Nebraska in a game that occurred in Portland. The Ducks won 68-56 and covered the spread in that neutral-site contest. It’s been tough sledding for Oregon of late, but getting Nebraska at home should be just what the Ducks need to get things back on track. For all of those reasons, I’m laying the points with Oregon at home in this one.