
Iowa vs. Nebraska Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 17
The Iowa Hawkeyes (18-7, 9-6 Big Ten) host the No. 9 Nebraska Cornhuskers (22-3, 11-4 Big Ten) in a matchup of Big Ten rivals at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, starting at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
The Hawkeyes are just a 1.5-point favorite against the Cornhuskers when the Hawkeyes and Cornhuskers hit the court in a game projected to be a close matchup. The game's over/under is set at 139.5.
Keep reading to get the details before placing bets on the Iowa-Nebraska contest.
Iowa vs. Nebraska How to Watch & Odds
- When: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa
- TV: Big Ten Network
- Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkeyes | -1.5 | -106 | -114 | 139.5 | -111 | -112 | -119 | -103 |
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Iowa vs. Nebraska Prediction
- Pick ATS: Nebraska (+1.5)
- Pick OU: Over (139.5)
- Prediction: Nebraska 73, Iowa 71
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Iowa vs. Nebraska Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Hawkeyes 70, Cornhuskers 69.
- The Hawkeyes have a 54.3% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.
- The Cornhuskers sit with a 50.7% implied probability to come out on top.
Key Spread Facts
- Iowa has compiled a 15-10-0 ATS record so far this year.
- Nebraska is 14-11-0 ATS this year.
- When playing as at least 1.5-point favorites this season, Iowa has an ATS record of 12-7.
- Nebraska has won each of its four games this year when playing as at least 1.5-point underdogs.
Key Total Facts
- The Hawkeyes games have had more than 139.5 points scored on 15 occasions this year.
- Cornhuskers games have gone over 139.5 points on 16 occasions this season.
- The over/under for this game is 139.5 points, 16.9 fewer than the scoring average of the two teams combined.
Key Moneyline Facts
- Iowa has won 89.5% of its games this season when the moneyline favorite (17-2).
- Nebraska has been underdogs in four games this season and won three (75%) of those contests.
- When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -119 or shorter, Iowa has gone 17-2 (89.5% win percentage).
- Nebraska has a record of 3-1 when it is set as the underdog by -103 or more by bookmakers this season.
Iowa vs. Nebraska: Recent Results
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2025 | Cornhuskers | -6.5 | 154.5 | -285 | +230 | 83-68 IOWA |
| 1/7/2025 | Hawkeyes | -4.5 | 159.5 | -190 | +158 | 97-87 IOWA |
Iowa vs. Nebraska: 2025-26 Stats Comparison
| Iowa | Nebraska | |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 77 (156) | 79.4 (106) |
| Points Allowed (Rank) | 64.9 (13) | 66 (19) |
| Rebounds (Rank) | 7.6 (319) | 7.8 (305) |
| 3pt Made (Rank) | 8 (160) | 11 (10) |
| Assists (Rank) | 15.6 (83) | 18.4 (12) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 8.9 (9) | 9.1 (26) |
Iowa 2025-26 Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Stirtz | 25 | 20.4 | 2.5 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
| Tavion Banks | 25 | 10.9 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Alvaro Folgueiras | 25 | 8.2 | 3.8 | 2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.1 |
| Cam Manyawu | 25 | 6.7 | 4.4 | 1 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Cooper Koch | 25 | 6.7 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
Nebraska 2025-26 Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pryce Sandfort | 25 | 17.5 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 1 | 0.3 | 3.5 |
| Rienk Mast | 24 | 14.3 | 6.1 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| Braden Frager | 23 | 11.8 | 3.7 | 1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
| Jamarques Lawrence | 25 | 10.6 | 2.5 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0 | 1.8 |
| Sam Hoiberg | 25 | 9.6 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 1 |
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