Iowa vs. Nebraska: Preview for the 2025 College Basketball Showdown
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Iowa vs. Nebraska: Preview for the 2025 College Basketball Showdown

A preview of the Big Ten match-up between Iowa and Nebraska, highlighting recent team performance and key players.

Iowa vs. Nebraska Match-Up

The Iowa Hawkeyes (15-15) and Nebraska Cornhuskers (17-13) are set to face each other in a pivotal Big Ten game concluding the regular season. The Hawkeyes have suffered three consecutive losses, recently falling to No. 8 Michigan State 91-84 on March 6. Conversely, the Cornhuskers are on a four-game losing streak, with their latest defeat being a tight 116-114 loss against Ohio State in double overtime on March 4.

Game Details

Tip-off from Pinnacle Bank Arena is scheduled for 12:30 PM ET. The most recent odds from SportsLine indicate the Cornhuskers as 6.5-point favorites, with an over/under of 155.5 total points.

Key Player for Iowa

  • Payton Sandfort: A senior forward, Sandfort averages 16.1 points and 6.2 rebounds, notably scoring over 20 points in three of his last seven games.

Key Player for Nebraska

  • Brice Williams: The senior guard ranks 13th nationally with 20.3 points per game and has achieved over 25 points in two of his last three appearances.

Predictions and Betting Trends

The SportsLine model predicts a total of 160 points combined and indicates that one side of the spread is likely to hit at a rate exceeding 60%. For the latest insights and expert picks, visit SportsLine.

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