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Nebraska vs. Northwestern prediction: Nebraska favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Nebraska vs Northwestern predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET as the favored Nebraska takes on Northwestern in men's college basketball action at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Nebraska as the most likely winner of the Nebraska vs. Northwestern game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Nebraska vs. Northwestern prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Nebraska and Northwestern 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Nebraska a 66% chance of beating Northwestern. Our predicted final score has Nebraska winning 76-72.
According to our model, Northwestern (+4.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 149.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Nebraska vs. Northwestern odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Nebraska | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -4.5 (-105) | +4.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -205 | +172 |
| Total | o149.5 (-105) | u149.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Nebraska vs. Northwestern picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Northwestern +4.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Nebraska | -205 |
| Total | Under 149.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 149.5 total points.
Nebraska vs. Northwestern game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Northwestern and Nebraska at Welsh-Ryan Arena is scheduled to commence at 4:00 PM ET.
- Who: Nebraska vs. Northwestern
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: Welsh-Ryan Arena
Conclusion
We predict Nebraska, with a 66% win probability, will likely beat Northwestern on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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