Northwestern Wildcats vs Nebraska Cornhuskers predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In an upcoming NCAA college basketball matchup, the Northwestern Wildcats will face off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on January 17, 2026. The Wildcats, who have won just one of their last five matches, will be looking to improve their recent form and secure a much-needed victory on their home court. On the other hand, the Cornhuskers are coming into this game with an impressive record, having won all five of their last matches.

In terms of odds, bookmakers have the Wildcats as underdogs with odds of 2.6 for a home win, while the Cornhuskers are favored with odds of 1.41 for an away win. Our model prediction also slightly favors the Cornhuskers, giving them a 57% chance of coming out on top.

Both teams have strengths that they can capitalize on, and it will be interesting to see how they match up tactically on the court. With the odds and recent form in their favor, the Cornhuskers may have the upper hand, but in basketball, anything can happen. It promises to be an exciting and tightly contested game between these two teams.

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Northwestern
32.9%

Nebraska
67.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 72:77

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.9		1.37
	2.75		1.41
	2.9		1.4
	2.61		1.41
	3		1.4

Latest Results

14.01.26 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – 68:79
11.01.26 Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 77:75 OT
08.01.26 Michigan State Spartans basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 76:66
03.01.26 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – 78:84
30.12.25 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Howard Bison basketball – 80:60

13.01.26 Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – Oregon Ducks basketball – 90:55
10.01.26 Indiana Hoosiers basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 77:83
05.01.26 Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 69:72
02.01.26 Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – Michigan State Spartans basketball – 58:56
30.12.25 Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – New Hampshire Wildcats basketball – 86:55

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Northwestern won 3.

Northwestern is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Nebraska is showing excellent form with consecutive wins (last 5 games: 5 wins).

Northwestern may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Nebraska is the team to beat.

We predict that Nebraska will win today’s game, with odds of 1.4.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Northwestern won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 1351:1311. (average 67.6:65.6).

Including home matches between the teams, Northwestern won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 675:643. (average 67.5:64.3).

Latest Head To Head

16.02.25 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 64:68
07.02.24 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 80:68
20.01.24 Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 75:69
25.01.23 Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 63:78
09.03.22 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 71:69

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.06 (9.79%)

2. Michigan Tech: 5.25 (9.44%)

3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (7.87%)

4. Connecticut Huskies: 10.8 (4.59%)

5. Iowa State: 12 (4.13%)

6. Purdue Boilermakers: 12.6 (3.93%)

7. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (3.81%)

8. Houston Cougars: 13.4 (3.7%)

9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 18.4 (2.69%)

10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 19.8 (2.5%)

11. Florida Gators: 22 (2.25%)

12. Vanderbilt Commodores: 23 (2.16%)

13. Brigham Young: 27 (1.84%)

14. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.46%)

15. Michigan State: 34.5 (1.44%)

16. Kansas Jayhawks: 40 (1.24%)

17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.21%)

18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 43 (1.15%)

19. Arkansas State: 50 (0.99%)

20. Texas Tech: 50.2 (0.99%)

21. Virginia Cavaliers: 50.2 (0.99%)

22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.25 (0.99%)

23. Louisville: 58.2 (0.85%)

24. North Carolina: 61.4 (0.81%)

25. Tennessee Volunteers: 76.2 (0.65%)

26. St. Johns Sonics: 80 (0.62%)

27. Kentucky Wildcats: 80.2 (0.62%)

28. St. Johns Red Storm: 91.5 (0.54%)

29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.5%)

30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.5%)

31. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.5%)

32. Indiana Hoosiers: 100 (0.5%)

33. High Point: 100 (0.5%)

34. UC San Diego: 100 (0.5%)

35. George Mason: 100 (0.5%)

36. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.5%)

37. McNeese State: 100 (0.5%)

38. Utah State: 100 (0.5%)

39. Penn State: 100 (0.5%)

40. Yale: 100 (0.5%)

41. Georgetown: 100 (0.5%)

42. Murray State: 100 (0.5%)

43. Troy: 100 (0.5%)

44. Akron Zips: 100 (0.5%)

45. Saint Marys: 100 (0.5%)

46. Boston College: 100 (0.5%)

47. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.5%)

48. California Maritime: 100 (0.5%)

49. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.5%)

50. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.5%)

51. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.5%)

52. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

53. Baylor Bears: 110.2 (0.45%)

54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.45%)

55. UCLA: 110.2 (0.45%)

56. Villanova Wildcats: 120.2 (0.41%)

57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

58. Auburn Tigers: 120.2 (0.41%)

59. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

60. TCU: 130.2 (0.38%)

61. UCF Knights: 130.2 (0.38%)

62. Seton Hall Pirates: 130.2 (0.38%)

63. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.38%)

64. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

65. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

66. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

67. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

68. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

69. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.33%)

70. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

71. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.28%)

72. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.28%)

73. Creighton: 180.2 (0.28%)

74. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.28%)

75. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.28%)

76. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.28%)

77. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.28%)

78. St. Louis Billikens: 200.25 (0.25%)

79. LSU: 230.2 (0.22%)

80. Wake Forest: 230.2 (0.22%)

81. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.22%)

82. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.22%)

83. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.22%)

84. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.22%)

85. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.22%)

86. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

87. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

88. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

89. Boise State: 280.2 (0.18%)

90. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

91. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.18%)

92. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

93. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

94. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

95. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

96. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

97. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

98. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.18%)

99. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

100. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

102. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.18%)

103. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

104. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

105. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

106. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

107. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

108. Florida State: 280.2 (0.18%)

109. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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