Iowa vs Nebraska Prediction 3/26/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Iowa vs Nebraska prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, March 26th at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NCAA Tournament matchup.

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 23-12 (10-10) this season after they defeated Florida by a score of 73-72 in their last game. Iowa led 33-31 at halftime and they were able to hit a three pointer in the final seconds to get the win. The Hawkeyes shot 51% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 64% on free throws in the game. Tavion Banks led Iowa with 20 points and six rebounds, while Bennett Stirtz added 13 points and five assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Iowa defeated Clemson by a score of 67-61, but lost to Ohio State by a score of 72-69 before that. The Hawkeyes have scored 74.9 points per game with 29.7 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 66.0 points against per game this season. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 19.7 points and 4.5 assists per game, while Tavion Banks is averaging 10.6 points and 4.7 rebounds per game for the Hawkeyes. Iowa is shooting 49.1% from the field, 77.0% on free throws, and 35.7% on three pointers this season. 

Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 28-6 (15-5) this year after they defeated Vanderbilt by a score of 74-72 in their last game. Nebraska led 39-32 at halftime, but they were outscored 40-35 in the second half, before barely surviving on a missed half court shot. The Cornhuskers shot 56% from the field, 47% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Pryce Sandfort led Nebraska with 15 points and five rebounds, while Braden Frager added 15 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Nebraska defeated Troy by a score of 76-47, but lost to Purdue by a score of 74-58 before that. The Cornhuskers have scored 77.1 points per game with 34.9 rebounds and 18.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.8 points against per game this season. Pryce Sandfort is averaging 17.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, while Rienk Mast is averaging 13.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game for the Cornhuskers. Nebraska is shooting 46.5% from the field, 75.0% on free throws, and 35.3% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win

• Nebraska has won 29 of its last 31 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa has lost each of its last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Nebraska has won the first half in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win

• Nebraska has lost seven of its last eight games against the Big Ten Conference at neutral venues.
• Iowa has won six of its last seven games played at neutral venues.
• Nebraska has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against the Big Ten Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Iowa’s last 11 games against the Big Ten Conference at neutral venues have produced a total of 139+ points.
• Seventeen of Nebraska’s last 18 night games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 132+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Nebraska has recorded more assists than turnovers in two games during this season’s NCAA Tournament – equal-most of any team.
• Nebraska ranks 2nd for opponent field goal percentage (35.6%) during this season’s NCAA Tournament.
• Iowa has recorded the equal-fewest assists in a single game (5) during this season’s NCAA Tournament (vs Clemson).
• Iowa has recorded the equal-fewest blocks in a single game (0) during this season’s NCAA Tournament (vs Florida).

Iowa vs Nebraska Prediction 

Both of these teams survived very close games to advance to this round and they are pretty evenly matched, so this should be a great game. Iowa upset Florida on Sunday and they are shooting 49% from the field. Nebraska almost lost on a half court shot against Vanderbilt, but it went in and out and the Cornhuskers survived. Iowa defeated Nebraska 57-52 at home, while Nebraska beat Iowa 84-75 on their home court. I can rely on Nebraska’s offense more than Iowa’s, so give me the Cornhuskers to win here.

David Racey's Pick: Nebraska ML