Nebraska vs. Michigan State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 2

Updated Jan. 1, 2026 8:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 13 Nebraska Cornhuskers (13-0, 2-0 Big Ten) will try to extend a 13-game winning streak when they host the No. 9 Michigan State Spartans (12-1, 2-0 Big Ten) at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, January 2, 2026. The Spartans have won four games in a row.

The Cornhuskers play the Spartans in a game projected to be a tight one. The Cornhuskers are favored by just 2 points against the Spartans. The matchup's point total is set at 145.5.

Continue reading to get everything you need to know ahead of placing bets on the Nebraska-Michigan State contest.

Nebraska vs. Michigan State How to Watch & Odds

When: Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
Where: Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska
TV: Peacock
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Cornhuskers vs Spartans Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Cornhuskers	-2	-110	-110	145.5	-110	-110	-136	+114

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Nebraska vs. Michigan State Prediction

Pick ATS: Nebraska (-2)
Pick OU: Over (145.5)
Prediction: Nebraska 75, Michigan State 73

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Nebraska vs. Michigan State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Cornhuskers 74, Spartans 72.
The Cornhuskers have a 57.6% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Spartans have a 46.7% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Nebraska has compiled a 7-6-0 ATS record so far this year.
Michigan State has covered six times in 13 chances against the spread this season.
Nebraska has an ATS record of 4-5 when playing as at least 2-point favorites this season.
Michigan State has covered the spread when playing as at least 2-point underdogs in its only opportunity this season.

Key Total Facts

In seven games this season, the Cornhuskers and their opponent have combined for more than 145.5 points.
So far this season, six Spartans games have featured more than 145.5 points scored.
The total for this matchup is 145.5 points, 18.8 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

Nebraska has not lost as the moneyline favorite this season, going 10-0.
Michigan State has split the two games it has played as underdogs this season.
Nebraska has won all seven games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -136 or shorter.
Michigan State has played as an underdog of +114 or more once this season and won that game.

Nebraska vs. Michigan State: Recent Results

Cornhuskers vs Spartans Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
12/7/2024	Spartans	-7	147.5	-295	+237	89-52 MST

Nebraska vs. Michigan State: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Nebraska	Michigan State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	83.5 (77)	80.8 (115)
Points Allowed (Rank)	66.2 (39)	65.9 (35)
Rebounds (Rank)	8.8 (251)	12.7 (13)
3pt Made (Rank)	10.3 (40)	7.7 (209)
Assists (Rank)	18.8 (21)	20.1 (9)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.4 (24)	11.5 (169)

Nebraska 2025-26 Key Players

Cornhuskers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Rienk Mast	13	16.5	6.8	3.1	0.7	0.2	1.8
Pryce Sandfort	13	16.5	5.0	2.5	1.2	0.2	3.0
Braden Frager	13	11.6	4.0	0.8	0.3	0.2	1.4
Jamarques Lawrence	13	9.1	2.1	3.9	0.7	0.0	1.7
Sam Hoiberg	13	8.6	4.9	3.7	1.8	0.2	0.7

Michigan State 2025-26 Key Players

Spartans Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Jaxon Kohler	13	13.7	10.3	1.4	0.7	1.1	1.6
Coen Carr	13	12.2	5.1	1.7	0.7	1.0	0.4
Jeremy Fears Jr.	13	11.5	3.1	9.2	1.3	0.0	0.9
Carson Cooper	13	10.4	6.8	1.5	0.6	1.0	0.0
Kur Teng	13	7.0	1.7	1.3	0.4	0.1	1.4