Nebraska vs Indiana Prediction 1/10/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Indiana Hoosiers will meet on Saturday in a Big Ten Conference matchup at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers enter Saturday afternoon’s matchup with a 15–0 overall win-loss record, including a 4–0 mark in Big Ten play and a 2-0 record on the road. The Cornhuskers have amassed wins over Rutgers, North Carolina, Pittsburgh, Illinois, Northwestern and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the team’s 15 game winning streak to start the 2025 regular season. More recently, in the Nebraska Cornhuskers 72-69 victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes, Senior forward Rienk Mast accumulated 12 points (5 of 13 shooting from the field), 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block showcasing his ability to play at a high level.   

The Nebraska Cornhuskers average 81.1 points on 46.8 percent shooting from the field and 34.2 percent shooting from beyond the arc per game. Defensively, the Cornhuskers are allowing opponents 65.7 points which ranks 20th in the country.    

Senior forward Rienk Mast leads the Nebraska Cornhuskers averaging 16.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3 assists and 0.6 steals per game. Junior forward Pryce Sandfort averages 15.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 steals per contest, while freshman forward Braden Frager provides frontcourt depth contributing 11.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.5 steals per game.

Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview

The Indiana Hoosiers enter Saturday’s contest with a 12–3 overall record, including a 3–1 mark in Big Ten play and a 10–0 record at home. The Hoosiers have compiled wins over Maryland, Washington, Chicago State and the Penn State Nittany Lions, while dropping games to Minnesota, Louisville and the Kentucky Wildcats. Two days ago, in the Indiana Hoosiers dominant 84–66 victory over the Maryland Terrapins, Indiana guard Lamar Wilkerson tallied 24 points (9 of 17 shooting from the field), 6 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal illustrating his ability to lead the Hoosiers backcourt.

The Indiana Hoosiers average 85 points on 48.4% shooting from the field per game. On the defensive side of the basketball, the Hoosiers are allowing opponents 67 points per contest which ranks 32nd in the nation.

Senior guard Lamar Wilkerson has been a standout performer for the Indiana Hoosiers in 2025 averaging 19.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists on 46.2% percent shooting from the field per game. Senior guard Tayton Conerway is averaging 12.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists per contest. Senior forward Tucker Devries leads the frontcourt averaging 14.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1 block per game.

Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win

•             Perfect record. The Nebraska Corenhuskers arrive at tomorrow afternoon’s game with an undefeated record (15–0) this season.

•             Elite defense. The Cornhuskers are allowing opponents just 65.7 points which ranks 20th in the country.    

•             Balanced scoring. Rienk Mast, Pryce Sandfort, and Braden Frager are averaging over 11.5 points per game.

Why the Indiana Hoosiers will win

•             Home court advantage. The Indiana Hoosiers have a perfect record (10-0) at home in 2025.

•             Backcourt scoring. Guard Lamar Wilkerson leads the Hoosiers in scoring averaging 19.5 points per game.

•             Offensive balance. The Indiana Hoosiers average 85 points on 48.4% shooting from the field per game.

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Indiana Hoosiers Prediction

In my view, Nebraska’s defensive consistency and frontcourt production give them a strong foundation entering this matchup. Indiana’s home environment and backcourt scoring should keep them competitive, but Nebraska’s ability to generate efficient possessions and elite defense makes them the more reliable side. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the Nebraska Cornhuskers in tomorrow’s matchup with the Indiana Hoosiers.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Nebraska TBA