Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Iowa Hawkeyes Prediction & Picks - NCAA Basketball
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by Matt Lowrimore | in NCAA Basketball Picks
The second Sweet 16 game scheduled for Thursday is an all-Big Ten matchup between the #9-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes (23-12) and the #4-seeded Nebraska Cornhuskers (28-6) in the South Region. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Hawkeyes and the Cornhuskers.
Iowa arguably has the upset of the tournament so far, knocking out the Florida Gators, the defending National Champions, in the Round of 32 over the weekend. Despite the win, Iowa has still been a little inconsistent recently, going 3-3 in their last six games, which includes a loss to this same Nebraska.
Nebraska, on the other hand, survived against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the Round of 32. Quite literally, Nebraska watched as a Vanderbilt shot rimmed out at the buzzer from beyond half court, which in turn, sent them to the Sweet 16. The Cornhuskers are now 3-2 in the month of March.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers - Iowa Hawkeyes Key Points
- Iowa is 3-3 SU in March
- Iowa is 3-3 ATS in March
- Nebraska is 3-2 ATS in March
- Nebraska is 3-2 SU in March
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Our Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Iowa Hawkeyes Prediction
Nebraska is the small favorite in this game; however, they still look to be the best betting option. Since these two teams are both in the Big Ten, they have already played each other twice this season. Iowa beat Nebraska in Iowa by a score of 57-52, while Nebraska beat Iowa in Nebraska by a score of 84-75.
There really is not much separating these two teams, as they are very similar both offensively and defensively. That being said, Nebraska has simply been more consistent the entire season compared to Iowa; therefore, our Iowa Hawkeyes vs Nebraska Cornhuskers prediction is: Nebraska Cornhuskers ML.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
