Nebraska vs Northwestern Prediction 2/16/25 College Basketball Picks

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are visiting the Northwestern Wildcats on Sunday, February 16th at the Welsh-Ryan Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Northwestern Wildcats Prediction. We will examine:

The Northwestern Wildcats’ recent form and player performance

The Nebraska Cornhuskers’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Northwestern Wildcats

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Nebraska Cornhuskers

Recent betting trends in games played between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Northwestern Wildcats

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Northwestern Wildcats game

Northwestern Wildcats Preview

The Northwestern Wildcats have a 13-12 record this season and are sitting in 16th place in the Big Ten. The Wildcats are coming off a 75-81 loss to Oregon. The Wildcats are 12-13 against the spread, and 18-6-1 in over/under, while having an 11-3 home record.

Offensively, Northwestern is averaging 73.9 points per game, which ranks 194th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 70.6 points per game (148th). The Wildcats shoot 44.5% from the field (202nd) and 33.7% from beyond the arc (188th). The Wildcats shoot 73% from the free throw line (139th) and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game (278th).

Nick Martinelli leads Northwestern in scoring this season, with an average of 19.7 points and 6 rebounds, while Brooks Barnhizer adds 17.1 points and a team-high 8.8 rebounds per game.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have a 16-9 record this season and are sitting in 11th place in the Big Ten. Nebraska is coming off a 75-83 loss to Maryland. The Cornhuskers are 14-11 against the spread, and 13-12 in over/under while having a 4-5 road record.

Offensively, Nebraska is averaging 76.2 points per game, which ranks 127th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71.6 points per game (183rd). The Cornhuskers shoot 46% from the field (114th) and 33.2% from beyond the arc (225th). The Cornhuskers shoot 75.4% from the free-throw line (62nd) and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game (174th).

Brice Williams leads Nebraska in scoring with an average of 19.4 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Juwan Gary adds 13.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Northwestern Wildcats will win

• Northwestern has won 18 of its last 19 games at Welsh-Ryan Arena when playing with a rest advantage.
• Nebraska has lost each of its last six games at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
• Northwestern has won the first half in each of its last six day games at Welsh-Ryan Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win

• Northwestern has lost each of its last seven day games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Nebraska has won four of its last five games.
• Northwestern has lost the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Northwestern’s last 10 games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 144+ points.
• Each of Nebraska’s last five games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 148+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Northwestern ranks T12th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.2).
• Northwestern ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.6).
• Nebraska ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (28.6).
• Nebraska ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (9.7).

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Northwestern Wildcats Prediction

Northwestern is 8-1 in their last 9 meetings against Nebraska and is 4-2 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Over is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Northwestern won 80-68 at home, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.

In this Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Northwestern Wildcats Prediction, Nebraska is coming as a -1.5 road favorites. Nebraska is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, but they have been below average on the road. the Wildcats have been struggling lately, as they are 1-5 in their last 6 games and 1-5 against the spread, while on the other hand, the Cornhuskers are 4-1 in their last 5 and 4-1 against the spread. I like the road dogs in this matchup, so take the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the plus points.