Michigan vs Nebraska College Basketball Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 27

A pair of hot teams meet when the Michigan Wolverines (18-1, 8-1 Big Ten) host the Nebraska Cornhuskers (20-0, 9-0 Big Ten) on January 27, 2026. The Wolverines will put their four-game win streak on the line against the Cornhuskers, winners of 20 straight.

Before you place your bet on this matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Michigan vs. Nebraska Game Info and Odds

• Game day: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• TV channel: Peacock
• Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Arena: Crisler Center

Michigan vs. Nebraska Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Michigan win (69%)

Before placing a bet on Tuesday's Michigan-Nebraska spread (Michigan -10.5) or over/under (156.5 points), take a look at the betting insights and trends below.

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Michigan vs. Nebraska: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Michigan has won nine games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 10 times.
• Nebraska has covered 12 times in 20 matchups with a spread this season.
• Michigan covers the spread when it is a 10.5-point favorite or more 40% of the time. That's less often than Nebraska covers as an underdog of 10.5 or more (100%).
• The Wolverines have done a better job covering the spread at home (6-4-0) than they have in road games (0-5-0).
• The Cornhuskers have been better against the spread on the road (5-0-0) than at home (5-7-0) this season.
• Michigan has won twice against the spread in conference action this year.
• Nebraska has seven wins against the spread in nine Big Ten games this year.

Michigan vs. Nebraska: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Michigan has been victorious in 16, or 94.1%, of the 17 contests it has been chosen as moneyline favorites in this season.
• This year, the Wolverines have won 13 of 14 games when listed as at least -629 or better on the moneyline.
• Nebraska has won all three of the games it has been listed as the moneyline underdog this season.
• The Cornhuskers have played as a moneyline underdog of +400 or longer in only one game this season, which they won.
• Michigan has an implied victory probability of 86.3% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.

Michigan vs. Nebraska Head-to-Head Comparison

• Last season, Michigan was 75th in the country on offense (78.0 points scored per game) and 160th defensively (71.5 points conceded).
• Last season, Michigan was 34th in the country in rebounds (35.0 per game) and 114th in rebounds conceded (30.2).
• Michigan was 46th in college basketball in assists (15.8 per game) last season.
• Last year, Michigan was 14th-worst in the country in turnovers committed (13.6 per game) and 240th in turnovers forced (10.6).
• Last season Nebraska scored 76.0 points per game (116th-ranked in college basketball) and gave up 72.6 points per contest (199th-ranked).
• Last season Nebraska pulled down 32.7 rebounds per game (142nd-ranked in college basketball) and allowed 32.2 rebounds per contest (247th-ranked).
• Nebraska ranked 124th in college basketball with 14.2 assists per contest.
• Nebraska committed 10.9 turnovers per game (150th-ranked in college basketball). It forced 11.9 turnovers per contest (121st-ranked).

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