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Washington (10-8) vs Nebraska (18-0)
- When: Jan 21 2026, 9:00 PM
- Where: Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, NE, USA
- Where to watch: BTN
Washington vs (7) Nebraska Preview & Prediction
Spread: Nebraska -12.0
Moneyline: Nebraska (-900)
Total: 151.0
Washington Huskies Betting Breakdown
Washington walks into Lincoln knowing the schedule has shown zero mercy. Life in the Big Ten has been a rude welcome party, and the Huskies are limping through the tail end of a brutal stretch that featured multiple top tier opponents in rapid succession. The losses have piled up, confidence has taken some hits, and the defense has been leaking points like a bad roof in a rainstorm.
Injuries have played a major role in Washington’s uneven results. Constant lineup shuffling has killed rhythm, especially on the defensive end where communication matters most. The Huskies still have talent worth respecting, particularly in the frontcourt where size and rebounding can at least slow the bleeding. Freshman big man Hannes Steinbach has been the one consistent bright spot, producing double doubles and forcing defenses to account for him on every possession. Guard play has been streaky, and when Washington falls behind early, the offense tends to rush shots and abandon structure.
From a betting perspective, Washington has struggled mightily on the road and against elite shooting teams. Allowing high field goal percentages and failing to close out shooters is a recipe for disaster against a Nebraska team that thrives on spacing and ball movement. Asking Washington to keep this game within striking distance for forty minutes is a tall order.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Breakdown
Nebraska enters this matchup riding the longest active winning streak in the country and playing with the swagger of a team that expects to win every night. The Cornhuskers have turned their home court into a nightmare for visitors and have been ruthless in punishing defensive mistakes. This is not a grind it out Nebraska team of the past. This group wants threes, wants pace, and wants to break opponents mentally by halftime.
The offense has become a pick your poison situation. Pryce Sandfort has been on a shooting heater from deep, while Braden Frager has provided lethal efficiency off the bench. Nebraska does not dominate the glass or live at the free throw line, but it does not need to when it is raining threes at a near forty percent clip. Defensively, Nebraska is disciplined enough to force tough looks and capitalize on opponents pressing when trailing.
From a wagering angle, Nebraska has consistently covered at home by building early leads and never letting opponents breathe. Washington’s road struggles and defensive inefficiency line up poorly against this matchup.
Prediction and Betting Outlook
Nebraska is the more complete team, healthier, deeper, and far more reliable at home. Washington may hang around briefly thanks to size inside, but sustained scoring will be a problem once Nebraska heats up from the perimeter.
Nebraska covers the spread and controls the game from start to finish. The total lands just under as Washington’s offense stalls late.
Final Score: Nebraska 82, Washington 67
Lean: Nebraska -12.0
Total: Under 151.0
- NCAAB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
