Nebraska vs North Dakota College Basketball Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 21

The Nebraska Cornhuskers (11-0) will try to extend a 10-game home win streak when they host the North Dakota Fightin' Hawks (5-9) on December 21, 2025 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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

Nebraska vs. North Dakota Game Info and Odds

• Game day: Sunday, December 21, 2025
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• TV channel: Big Ten Network
• Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
• Arena: Pinnacle Bank Arena

Nebraska vs. North Dakota Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Nebraska win (98%)

Nebraska is a 29.5-point favorite over North Dakota on Sunday and the over/under is set at 151.5 points. Here's some betting insights and trends if you are planning on making a wager on the outing.

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Nebraska vs. North Dakota: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Nebraska has put together a 7-4-0 ATS record so far this year.
• North Dakota has covered six times in 12 games with a spread this season.
• Nebraska hasn't covered the spread as a 29.5-point favorite or more this season, while North Dakota covers as an underdog of 29.5 or more 100% of the time.
• The Cornhuskers covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than away games last year. They covered six times in 16 games at home, and they covered six times in 11 games when playing on the road.
• The Fightin' Hawks' winning percentage against the spread at home is .400 (2-3-0). Away, it is .667 (4-2-0).

Nebraska vs. North Dakota Head-to-Head Comparison

• Nebraska was 116th in college basketball in points scored (76.0 per game) and 199th in points conceded (72.6) last year.
• Nebraska was 142nd in college basketball in rebounds per game (32.7) and 247th in rebounds allowed (32.2) last season.
• Last season Nebraska was ranked 124th in the nation in assists with 14.2 per game.
• In terms of turnovers, Nebraska was 150th in college basketball in committing them (10.9 per game) last season. It was 121st in forcing them (11.9 per game).
• North Dakota's defensive performance was 18th-worst in college basketball last season with 79.5 points allowed per contest, but offensively it played better, scoring 77.3 points per game (82nd-ranked in college basketball).
• North Dakota was 50th in the country with 34.5 boards per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 233rd with 32.0 rebounds allowed per contest.
• Last year North Dakota ranked 286th in college basketball in assists, delivering 12.1 per game.
• North Dakota averaged 11.1 turnovers per game (176th-ranked in college basketball) this year, while forcing 10.3 turnovers per contest (274th-ranked).

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