Nebraska vs. Northwestern Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 17

Updated Jan. 16, 2026 8:28 p.m. ET

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The Northwestern Wildcats (8-9, 0-6 Big Ten) will look to break a four-game losing streak when they host the No. 8 Nebraska Cornhuskers (17-0, 6-0 Big Ten) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The matchup airs at 4 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.

The Cornhuskers hit the court as 5.5-point favorites against the Wildcats. The point total for the game is set at 148.5.

Continue scrolling to get all you need to know before betting on the Nebraska-Northwestern clash.

Nebraska vs. Northwestern How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET
Where: Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois
TV: Big Ten Network
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Cornhuskers vs Wildcats Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Cornhuskers	-5.5	-109	-111	148.5	-109	-111	-254	+207

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Nebraska vs. Northwestern Prediction

Pick ATS: Nebraska (-5.5)
Pick OU: Over (148.5)
Prediction: Nebraska 78, Northwestern 71

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Nebraska vs. Northwestern Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Cornhuskers 77, Wildcats 72.
The Cornhuskers have a 71.8% chance to claim victory in this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wildcats have a 32.6% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Nebraska has covered 10 times in 17 chances against the spread this season.
Northwestern has put together a 5-12-0 ATS record so far this year.
When playing as at least 5.5-point favorites this season, Nebraska has an ATS record of 5-5.
Northwestern has been an underdog by 5.5 points or more three times this year, and covered the spread in one of those matchups.

Key Total Facts

In eight games this season, the Cornhuskers and their opponent have combined for more than 148.5 points.
Wildcats games have finished with over 148.5 points scored 10 times this year.
The Cornhuskers and Wildcats combine to average 160.2 points per contest, which is 11.7 more than the total for this game.

Key Moneyline Facts

Nebraska has won all 12 games when favored on the moneyline this season.
Northwestern has been the underdog in five games this season, and it has failed to win any of those contests.
Nebraska has won all seven games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -254 or shorter.
Northwestern has not won as an underdog of +207 or more on the moneyline this season in three games with those odds or longer.

Nebraska vs. Northwestern: Recent Results

Cornhuskers vs Wildcats Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
2/16/2025	Cornhuskers	-1.5	142.5	-134	+112	68-64 NEBR

Nebraska vs. Northwestern: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Nebraska	Northwestern
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	81.7 (94)	78.5 (144)
Points Allowed (Rank)	65.8 (23)	71.6 (121)
Rebounds (Rank)	8.5 (265)	8.2 (295)
3pt Made (Rank)	10.9 (15)	6.4 (303)
Assists (Rank)	18.2 (22)	18.0 (26)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.0 (12)	8.1 (1)

Nebraska 2025-26 Key Players

Cornhuskers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Pryce Sandfort	17	16.4	4.6	2.2	1.2	0.1	3.2
Rienk Mast	17	15.5	6.4	2.9	0.5	0.4	1.9
Braden Frager	17	12.3	4.1	1.0	0.6	0.1	1.7
Jamarques Lawrence	17	10.2	2.3	3.6	0.7	0.0	1.7
Sam Hoiberg	17	8.2	4.9	3.9	2.1	0.1	0.8

Northwestern 2025-26 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Nick Martinelli	16	23.8	6.6	1.5	0.6	0.4	1.4
Arrinten Page	16	13.6	6.2	2.3	0.9	1.3	0.5
Jayden Reid	17	11.9	1.8	5.5	0.9	0.1	0.9
Tre Singleton	17	7.0	4.8	1.5	0.5	0.6	0.3
Angelo Ciaravino	16	6.4	4.0	1.5	0.5	0.8	0.3