Iowa vs Nebraska -7.5 O/U 155.5
Nebraska Cornhuskers:
- Record: 17-13 (7-12 Big Ten)
- Key Player: Brice Williams, averaging 20.4 points per game
- Recent Performance: The Cornhuskers are on a four-game losing streak, including a double-overtime loss to Ohio State.
- Team Stats:
- Points: 75.6 PPG
- Rebounds: 35.2 RPG
- Assists: 14.3 APG
- Steals: 6.8 SPG
- Blocks: 4.1 BPG
- Total Turnovers: 12.5 TPG
- Field Goal %: 45.6%
- Free Throw %: 74.7%
- Three Point %: 32.9%
Iowa Hawkeyes:
- Record: 15-15 (6-13 Big Ten)
- Key Player: Payton Sandfort, averaging 16.1 points per game
- Recent Performance: The Hawkeyes have lost five of their last six games, including a recent loss to Michigan State.
- Team Stats:
- Points: 82.3 PPG
- Rebounds: 37.1 RPG
- Assists: 15.2 APG
- Steals: 7.1 SPG
- Blocks: 3.9 BPG
- Total Turnovers: 11.8 TPG
- Field Goal %: 48.6%
- Free Throw %: 70.9%
- Three Point %: 37.6%
Prediction: Given the high tempo of both teams and their defensive struggles, it’s likely that we see a lot of points. The fast pace of play and the offensive capabilities of both teams make it a strong possibility that these teams will exceed the total. Bad teams at the end of the basketball season tend to not play a heck of a lot of defense. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers are both known for their fast-paced style of play, which is reflected in their KenPom pace numbers. Iowa ranks 40th in the nation with an adjusted tempo of 70.3 possessions per game, while Nebraska ranks 51st with an adjusted tempo of 69.0 possessions per game. This game hit the over 7 out of the last 8 times.
Over 155.5 – 2 stars
