Oregon vs Nebraska Prediction 1/13/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Oregon Ducks and the Nebraska Cornhuskers meet Tuesday in college basketball action from Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Here’s an Oregon vs Nebraska prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Oregon vs Nebraska pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Oregon Ducks Betting Preview

The Ducks were able to win their first four games of the season, then fell versus Auburn, San Diego State, Creighton, USC and UCLA in succession. Oregon took out UC Davis, Portland, Omaha and Maryland (with a loss to Gonzaga) over the next five games. After two more losses to Rutgers and Ohio State, the Ducks have managed a .500 record through their first 16 games at 8-8 overall.

In their matchup versus Ohio State on Thursday, Oregon came out of the first half with a 34-29 deficit. The Ducks couldn’t get any closer than that in a 38-33 run the rest of the way, ultimately taking a 72-62 loss. Nate Brittle led the team with 14 points, nine rebounds and two assists, while TK Simpkins put up 12 points, four rebounds and two assists in the losing effort for the Ducks.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview

The Cornhuskers have been on a great run so far this year. They’re without a blemish in 16 games. Nebraska has taken out West Georgia, Florida International, MD Eastern Shore, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas State, Winthrop, USC Upstate, Creighton, Wisconsin, Illinois, North Dakota, New Hampshire, Michigan State, Ohio State and Indiana in succession during that time.

Nebraska took on Indiana in their last matchup over the weekend. The Cornhuskers were in trouble at the break with a 39-30 deficit. Nebraska woke up from there on a 53-38 second half and took the comeback road win in the end 83-77. Leading the way was Jamarques Lawrence with 27 points and five rebounds. Rienk Mast added 13 points with six rebounds and Pryce Sandford had 12 points with three rebounds.

Oregon Ducks @ Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Trends: January 13, 2026

Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win

• Nebraska has won each of its last 18 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Oregon has lost nine of its last 10 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Oregon has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against AP-ranked opponents.

Oregon vs Nebraska Prediction

I’m going to stick with Nebraska. The Cornhuskers have been great so far this year, and they’re coming off a nice road win over a good Indiana team—despite a slow start. Nebraska shot 48.3 percent from the field in that one with 41.2 percent (14-of-34) from outside and just seven turnovers. The Cornhuskers were competitive both on the boards and in the paint, which helped power out the road victory (Indiana’s 13 turnovers didn’t hurt either). Nebraska has scored very well this year with a nice 69 or more points in all but one game.

As for Oregon, they shot just 32.8 percent from the field and 23.3 percent (7-of-30) from outside in their loss to Ohio State—not to mention the 37-28 rebounding deficit and 34-24 deficit on points in the paint. The Ducks are 2-3 in their last five games now, with fewer than 65 points scored in two of the last three.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Nebraska Cornhuskers -11.5