North Dakota vs Nebraska Prediction 12/21/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a North Dakota vs Nebraska prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 21st at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

North Dakota Fighting Hawks Betting Preview

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks are 5-9 this season after they defeated Winthrop by a score of 90-88 in their last game. North Dakota trailed 47-38 at halftime, but scored 52 points in the second half to escape with the win. The Fighting Hawks shot 44% from the field, 39% on three pointers, and 72% on free throws in the game. Eli King led North Dakota with 25 points and five rebounds, while Anthony Smith III added 14 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, North Dakota lost to Western Illinois by a score of 69-66, but did beat a non-D1 team by a score of 89-43 before that. The Fighting Hawks have scored 75.0 points per game with 34.1 rebounds and 11.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.4 points against per game this season. Greyson Uelmen is averaging 13.1 points and 2.7 rebounds per game, while Eli King is averaging 11.1 points and 5.1 rebounds per game for the Fighting Hawks. North Dakota is shooting 43.0% from the field, 67.5% on free throws, and 30.5% on three pointers this season. 

Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 11-0 this year after they defeated Illinois by a score of 83-80 in their last game. Nebraska was tied at 37 at halftime and they were tied at 80 with just a few seconds left, but hit a three pointer with less than a second left for the win. The Cornhuskers shot 52% from the field, 46% on three pointers, and 88% on free throws in the game. Pryce Sandfort led Nebraska with 32 points and three assists, while Rienk Mast added 17 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Nebraska defeated Wisconsin by a score of 90-60 and Creighton by a score of 71-50. The Cornhuskers have scored 83.8 points per game with 37.5 rebounds and 18.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.3 points against per game this season. Rienk Mast is averaging 17.9 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, while Pryce Sandfort is averaging 17.1 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for the Cornhuskers. Nebraska is shooting 48.5% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 35.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win

• Nebraska has won each of its last 20 games against non-Conference opponents.
• North Dakota has lost 13 of its last 16 games against non-Conference opponents.
• North Dakota has lost the first half in eight of its last nine night games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the North Dakota Fighting Hawks will win

• Nebraska has lost three of its last four night games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Nebraska’s last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 150+ points.
• Seven of North Dakota’s last nine games have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.

North Dakota vs Nebraska Prediction 

Nebraska comes into this matchup with an undefeated record to start the season and they are a huge favorite here. The Cornhuskers are shooting 49% from the field and they have scored 80+ in three of their last five. North Dakota is 2-4 on the road and they have split their last four games overall. The Fighting Hawks are shooting 43% from the field and their defense is allowing over 76 points against per game. I expect Nebraska to win this game easily, but this is way too many points in my opinion. Take North Dakota here.

David Racey's Pick: North Dakota +30.5