Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Hawkeyes vs. Cornhuskers CBB Odds
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2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
(19-8) Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-20)
Date: Friday, February 25
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Venue: Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln NE
CBB Moneyline Odds: Terrapins N/A | Cornhuskers N/A
CBB Betting ATS Odds: Iowa Hawkeyes -11 |Nebraska Cornhuskers +11 (Bet Now!)
CBB Betting Total: O/U 161.5
As season daylight burns, Big 10 rivals Iowa and Nebraska meet on Friday. The revamped No. 25 Hawkeyes have won five of six to avoid the NCAA Tournament bubble. Meanwhile, the Cornhuskers have dropped 13 of 14 outings, and place last among the ultra competitive Big 10 standings.
That noted, Nebraska’s main focus is creating late-season disorder vs. heavily favored Iowa. The Hawkeyes enter this road contest holding -13 ATS odds.
When these teams met last, Iowa rode 98-75 offensive dominance, while neither side lacked scoring pop.
Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa currently enjoys another run in the AP top 25 poll, and a seven line in Joe Lunardi’s latest bracketology report. Those plaudits arrived this week after the Hawkeyes downed host Ohio State 75-62 and Michigan State 86-60.
Iowa now stands as a major conference player while on the cusp of Big 10 tournament action.
The scoring attack and pace of Fran McCaffery’s group has overwhelmed its latest tests. Iowa has scored at least 70 points in its last eight games.
Continuing his extended tear, Keegan Murray dropped 28 points Tuesday on highly competitive Michigan State. Overall, the Hawkeyes flexed two-way muscle while holding Sparty to 35 percent shooting. Meanwhile, Murray averages 23.5 points per game and has seen his name thrown among possible upcoming NBA first round draft choices.
With Murray and Co. rolling, it appears another conference win is inevitable for Iowa during the regular season’s penultimate week.
The Hawkeyes add 116.8 points per 100 possessions and allow 99.3. Iowa shoots 45/35/75% and ranks among the nation’s better dealers of rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and turnovers forced.
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Coming down the stretch, it’s been another tough season for Nebraska basketball. The Cornhuskers have become an afterthought while routinely dropping conference contests.
The latest setback for Nebraska came 77-65 last Tuesday vs. Northwestern. Despite the losses, however, the Cornhuskers have become a winning Over play this year. When all else has failed, uptempo pace and credible shooting marks have brought the Cornhuskers’ Over plays to 17-10.
When combined with visiting Iowa’s 18-8 Over record, it seems fairly likely that Friday’s Big 10 contest pitting the Hawkeyes against Nebraska will push past the lofty 161.5 total.
The Cornhuskers add 97.1 points per 100 possessions and allow 106.5.
CBB Betting Trends:
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Over is 7-0 in Hawkeyes last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 5-0-1 in Hawkeyes last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Hawkeyes are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.
Over is 5-1 in Hawkeyes last 6 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.Over is 8-1 in Cornhuskers last 9 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Over is 6-1 in Cornhuskers last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 5-1 in Cornhuskers last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Cornhuskers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Free Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers NCAAB Prediction:
4* Free CBB Betting Pick: Over The Number
I want to begin this pick summary by noting the Over play is 35-18-1 combined for Iowa and Nebraska this season. All year, the Cornhuskers have allowed huge offensive totals from high-powered foes while returning respectable fire.
At home, the trends point to Nebraska repeating this pattern against an Iowa group which shouldn’t lack scoring chances. Take the Over in this Big 10 matchup between teams frequently cashing above the O/U total.
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