| MATCHUP | Nebraska Cornhuskers | Minnesota Golden Gophers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-0 | 10-9 |
| Where | Williams Arena, Minneapolis, MN | |
| When | Saturday, January 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FS1 | |
Minnesota Golden Gophers Preview
Minnesota Golden Gophers have a 10-9 record this season and are tied in the 10th place of the Big Ten. They have a 3-5 conference record and are coming off an 82-74 overtime away loss against Ohio State. Their previous three games were a 77-67 away loss against Illinois, a 78-75 home loss against Wisconsin and a 70-69 overtime home win against USC.
Offensively, Minnesota averages 72.8 points per game, while allowing 68.1 points per game defensively. The Golden Gophers shoot with 45% from the field and grab 34.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 18.1 assists per game. They average 2.9 blocks per game and 7.1 steals per game defensively.
Cam Christie leads Minnesota in scoring, with an average of 20.5 points per game, while shooting with 50.2% from the field and 80.1% from the free throw line. Jake Crocker-Johnson is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.8 per game. Isaac Asuma leads the team in assists with 4.3 per game.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Preview
Nebraska Cornhuskers have an 18-0 record this season and are sitting in the 1st place of the Big Ten. They have a 7-0 conference record and are coming off a 77-58 away win against Northwestern. Their previous three games were a 90-55 home win against Oregon, an 83-77 away win against Indiana and a 72-69 away win against Ohio State.
Offensively, Nebraska averages 81.4 points per game, while allowing 65.3 points per game defensively. The Cornhuskers shoot with 47% from the field and grab 36.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 18.3 assists per game. They average 2.6 blocks per game and 7.1 steals per game defensively.
Payton Sandfort leads Nebraska in scoring, with an average of 16.7 points per game, while shooting with 47.7% from the field and 82.4% from the free throw line. Rienk Mast is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.2 per game. Sam Hoiberg leads the team in assists with 4 per game.
Nebraska Cornhuskers @ Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Trends: January 24, 2026
Why the Minnesota Golden Gophers will win
- Minnesota has won seven of its last eight games at Williams Arena after coming off overtime.
- Nebraska has lost four of its last five games at Williams Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Minnesota has won the first half in five of its last six home games.
Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win
- Nebraska has won each of its last 23 games.
- Minnesota has lost each of its last nine games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Minnesota has lost the first half in 11 of its last 12 day games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
Nebraska vs Minnesota Prediction
In this Nebraska vs Minnesota Prediction, Nebraska is coming as -5.5 road favorites. Nebraska has been the far better team this season as they have been one of the few undefeated teams in the nation and have been very good against the spread, with a 4-0 ATS record in their last 4 games. Minnesota has been very good at home but has been struggling lately, with four consecutive losses and 1-3 against the spread and they are no match for one of the best squad in the country. Take Nebraska and lay the points on the road in this one.