| MATCHUP | Michigan State Spartans | Nebraska Cornhuskers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-1 | 13-0 |
| Spread | +2.5 -112 | -2.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +114 | -135 |
| Total | Over 143.5 (-105) | Under 143.5 (-115) |
| Where | Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, NE | |
| When | Friday, January 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Peacock | |
Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview
The Michigan State Spartans are 12-1 (2-0) this season after they defeated Cornell by a score of 114-97 in their last game. Michigan State led 55-53 at halftime and added 59 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Spartans shot 55% from the field, 46% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Jeremy Fears Jr led MSU with 21 points and 11 assists, while Coen Carr added 19 points and six rebounds in the win.Prior to that game, Michigan State defeated Oakland by a score of 79-70 and Toledo by a score of 92-69. The Spartans have scored 80.8 points per game with 42.8 rebounds and 20.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.9 points against per game this season. Jaxon Kohler is averaging 13.7 points and 10.3 rebounds per game, while Coen Carr is averaging 12.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for the Spartans. Michigan State is shooting 46.8% from the field, 73.1% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers this season.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 13-0 (2-0) this year after they defeated New Hampshire by a score of 86-55 in their last game. Nebraska led 41-38 at halftime and held their opponent to just 17 points in the second half for the lopsided win. The Cornhuskers shot 46% from the field, 22% on three pointers, and 77% on free throws in the game. Pryce Sandfort led Nebraska with 19 points and seven rebounds, while Braden Frager added 15 points and three rebounds in the win.Prior to that game, Nebraska defeated North Dakota by a score of 78-55 and Illinois by a score of 83-80. The Cornhuskers have scored 83.5 points per game with 38.3 rebounds and 18.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 66.2 points against per game this season. Rienk Mast is averaging 16.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, while Pryce Sandfort is averaging 16.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for the Cornhuskers. Nebraska is shooting 48.1% from the field, 74.7% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this year.
Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win
- Nebraska has won each of its last 11 night games.
- Michigan State has lost three of its last four games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team.
- Nebraska has won the first half in four of its last five home games.
Why the Michigan State Spartans will win
- Michigan State has won each of its last eight January games as an AP-ranked team.
- Nebraska has lost each of its last four night games against teams with an AP Ranking of 9.
- Nebraska has lost the first half in five of its last six home games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of Nebraska’s last 12 night games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 150+ points.
- Each of Michigan State’s last four games at Pinnacle Bank Arena have produced a total of 147+ points.