Nebraska vs. Iowa Prediction: Can Hawkeyes Shut Down Keisei Tominaga, Cornhuskers on Friday night?
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will visit the Iowa Hawkeyes on Friday night for a Big Ten battle, days after a shocking upset of No. 1 Purdue. Can Keisei Tominaga stay hot after the win, or will the Hawkeyes catch them in a letdown spot? Krabs breaks down this matchup of Nebraska vs. Iowa.
Krabs - January 12, 2024, 5:05 PM EST
5 minNebraska vs. Iowa Prediction: Can Hawkeyes Shut Down Keisei Tominaga, Cornhuskers on Friday night?
It’s been a wild week of college basketball. We’ve seen numerous top-five teams in the country lose outright, including Zach Edey and the Boilermakers on Tuesday. Nebraska put up an 88-piece on Purdue, winning outright by double digits. The Huskers hit the road tonight for a tough battle against the Iowa Hawkeyes, who have won four of their last five games much like the Huskers. Will the Hawkeyes defend their home court with a win tonight? More importantly, which team will cover?
Nebraska vs. Iowa Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: January 12, 2024
- Game Time: 9:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: FS1
Nebraska vs. Iowa Odds
- Spread: Nebraska +4.5 (-110), Iowa -4.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 165 (-110), U 165 (-105)
- Moneyline Odds: Nebraska (+165), Iowa (-180)
Nebraska vs. Iowa Prediction
Nebraska can’t play much better than they did the other night against Purdue. For some odd reason, the Huskers have Zach Edey’s number. I’d be shocked if this streaky Nebraska offense replicates the success they found at home the other night against Iowa tonight.
Iowa has one of the highest-scoring offenses in the country, but their defense could use some work. The Hawkeyes have already uncharacteristically lost a game at home this season to a struggling Michigan team. They have since bounced back with 4 home wins in a row, looking to make it 5 with Nebraska coming into town after a huge win.
Keisei Tominaga and the Huskers’ performance against Purdue this week was without a doubt impressive, but we all know what happens next. That monumental Nebraska victory now presents a massive letdown spot for the Huskers, hence why they are +6.5 point underdogs to a team with 3 more losses than them.
I’m willing to bet Ben Krikke and the Hawkeyes beat and cover against Nebraska at home tonight for the first time since 2022. The Huskers have had Iowa’s number over the years, but after their biggest win of the season, Iowa will be the more motivated team. With a full week of practice under their belt, I’m sure Coach Fran will have his boys buzzing at Carver Arena on Friday night. Bet the Hawkeyes to cover tonight, and I’ll meet you at the cash counter.
Nebraska vs. Iowa Pick
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