Washington vs Nebraska Prediction 1/21/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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

Washington Huskies Betting Preview

The Washington Huskies are 10-8 (2-5) this season after they lost to MSU by a score of 80-63 in their last game. Washington trailed 39-31 at halftime and they allowed 41 points in the second half for the lopsided loss. The Huskies shot 47% from the field, 16% on three pointers, and 77% on free throws in the game. Zoom Diallo led Washington with 18 points and five assists, while Hannes Steinbach added 17 points and nine rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Washington lost to Michigan by a score of 82-72, but did beat Ohio State by a score of 81-74 before that. The Huskies have scored 80.1 points per game with 38.2 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.0 points against per game this season. Hannes Steinbach is averaging 17.8 points and 11.1 rebounds per game, while Zoom Diallo is averaging 15.1 points and 3.6 assists per game for the Huskies. Washington is shooting 45.1% from the field, 78.1% on free throws, and 30.7% on three pointers this season. 

Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 18-0 (7-0) this year after they defeated Northwestern by a score of 77-58 in their last game. Nebraska led 34-29 at halftime and they added 43 points in the second half in the win. The Cornhuskers shot 51% from the field, 42% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Pryce Sandfort led Nebraska with 22 points and two rebounds, while Braden Frager added 20 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Nebraska defeated Oregon by a score of 90-55 and Indiana by a score of 83-77. The Cornhuskers have scored 81.4 points per game with 36.6 rebounds and 18.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.3 points against per game this season. Pryce Sandfort is averaging 16.7 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, while Rienk Mast is averaging 15.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per game for the Cornhuskers. Nebraska is shooting 47.4% from the field, 75.5% on free throws, and 35.5% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win

• Nebraska has won each of its last 20 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Washington has lost each of its last eight night games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Nebraska has won the first half in five of its last six home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Nebraska’s last seven games at Pinnacle Bank Arena have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
• Eight of Washington’s last nine games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 153+ points.

Washington vs Nebraska Prediction 

Nebraska rolls into this matchup with an undefeated record and they have dominated their last two opponents. The Cornhuskers are shooting 47% from the field and they have allowed 58 points or fewer in three of their last five games. Washington has lost four of their last five games and they have allowed 81+ in all four of those losses. The Huskies are shooting 45% from the field, but they can’t get many stops. Take Nebraska to get another win and cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: Nebraska -11.5