Nebraska vs Boise State Prediction 4/5/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Nebraska vs Boise State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, April 5th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the Semifinals of the College Basketball Crown. 

Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 19-14 (7-13) this year after they defeated Georgetown by a score of 81-69 in their last game. Nebraska led 34-24 at halftime and was able to add 47 points in the second half to secure the win. The Cornhuskers shot 47.5% from the field, 33.3% on three pointers, and 88.9% on free throws in the game. Brice Williams led Nebraska with 28 points and three rebounds, while Juwan Gary added 17 points and 10 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Cornhuskers defeated Arizona State by a score of 86-78, but did lose to Iowa by a score of 83-68 before that. Nebraska has lost five of their last seven games and they finished tied for 12th in the Big Ten standings with a 7-13 record. Nebraska has scored 75.9 points per game and they have allowed 72.9 points against per game, while also averaging 35.2 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game this season. Brice Williams is averaging 20.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while Juwan Gary is averaging 14.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game this year. Nebraska is shooting 45.3% from the field, 74.8% on free throws, and 32.5% on three pointers this season. 

Boise State Broncos Betting Preview

The Boise State Broncos are 26-10 (14-6) this season after they defeated Butler by a score of 100-93 in their last game. Boise State led 48-38 at halftime, but they did allow 55 points in the second half in the win. The Broncos shot 60.3% from the field, 45.8% on three pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. Javan Buchanan led Boise State with 27 points and three rebounds, while Tyson Degenhart added 21 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Broncos defeated George Washington by a score of 89-59, but did lose to Colorado State by a score of 69-56 before that. Boise State has won nine of their last eleven games and they finished tied for fourth in the Mountain West standings with a 14-6 record. Boise State has scored 76 points per game and they have allowed 66.6 points against per game, while also averaging 36.3 rebounds and 14.5 assists per game this season. Tyson Degenhart is averaging 18.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, while Andrew Meadow is averaging 12.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 0.8 steals per game this year. Boise State is shooting 45.9% from the field, 77.7% on free throws, and 31% on three pointers this season. 

Why Boise State will beat Nebraska 

• Boise State has won six of its last seven day games.
• Boise State has won the first half in six of its last seven day games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Nebraska’s last seven day games have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
• Ten of Boise State’s last 11 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Boise State ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.2).
• Boise State ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (17.1).

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Nebraska vs Boise State Prediction 

Both of these teams were able to cruise past their first two opponents in this tournament, but this should be a very tight game. Boise State does have the much better defensive numbers this season, but they did allow 93 points to Butler in their last game, which is definitely a concern. Nebraska has allowed 78+ points in three of their last four games, but their offense has also scored 81+ in three of their last four. I think we are going to see plenty of points in this game, but I do trust the Boise State defense to get a stop down the stretch. Take the Broncos to win. 

David Racey's Pick: Boise State ML