Unranked Nebraska heads to Madison to face #18 Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon. The game is at 1:00 PM ET on the Big Ten Network. Can Nebraska cover the 7.5-point spread as road underdogs? Keep reading for our Nebraska vs. Wisconsin prediction.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 12-7 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 10-9 ATS this season.
The Wisconsin Badgers are 15-4 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 12-7 ATS this season.
Nebraska vs. Wisconsin Matchup & Betting Odds
843 Nebraska Cornhuskers (+7.5) at 844 Wisconsin (-7.5); o/u 151.5
1:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, January 26, 2025
Kohl Center, Madison, WI
TV: Big Ten Network
Nebraska vs. Wisconsin Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 62% of public bettors are currently backing Nebraska 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 forward Juwan Gary had a huge game in his team’s 78-73 loss to USC on Wednesday night. In that contest, the 6’6” senior recorded 27 points, 3 rebounds, and a blocked shot across 35 minutes. Gary shot 11 of 19 from the field and 5 of 6 from the foul line in the loss.
Nebraska guard Brice Williams also played well against USC on Wednesday. The senior from Huntersville, NC logged 17 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 made three-pointers. Williams leads the team in scoring with 18.5 points per game this year.
Wisconsin Badgers Game Notes
Badgers guard John Blackwell was excellent in his team’s 85-83 loss to UCLA on Tuesday night. The sophomore from Bloomfield Hills, MI registered 23 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and a steal in 34 minutes of game action. Blackwell shot 3 of 7 from long range and 10 of 12 from the charity stripe in the defeat.
Wisconsin guard John Tonje made his presence felt against UCLA on Tuesday. In that contest, the Omaha, NE native put up 24 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 6 made three-pointers. Tonje leads the Badgers in scoring this season with 17.5 points per game.
Nebraska vs. Wisconsin CBB Betting Trends
Nebraska is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
The Cornhuskers are 7-10 ATS as the road team since the start of last season.
Wisconsin is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
Wisconsin is 7-6 ATS as a favorite this season.
Nebraska vs. Wisconsin CBB Prediction:
The Cornhuskers have been struggling on the road so far in conference play this year. Nebraska is 0-4 straight up in their 4 Big Ten road games this season. Nebraska’s results in those games are troubling. The Huskers lost to Michigan State by 37 points, lost to Iowa by 10 points, lost to Purdue by 36 points, and lost to Maryland by 3 points. All in all, in Big Ten road games this season, Nebraska has a point differential of -21.5 points per game.
Against a high-powered offense like Wisconsin, Nebraska is at great risk of getting blown out. The Badgers are averaging 82.5 points per game this season. That figure ranks 21st in the nation this season. What’s more, Wisconsin ranks 8th nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency this season according to Kenpom.com. Additionally, the Badgers are 7-3 straight up in their last 10 games against the Cornhuskers. I like Wisconsin to improve that record in an emphatic way on Sunday afternoon. The Badgers are the pick.