On Friday, January 2, 2026, the #9 Michigan State Spartans will play against the #13 Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE. This Big Ten conference game will start at 9:00 PM ET and be broadcast on PEAC. Nebraska is favored with a spread of -2.5, while Michigan State is the underdog with a spread of +2.5. The Cornhuskers have a perfect 13-0 record this season, with a strong home record of 12-0, while the Spartans hold a 12-1 record, including 2-0 on the road.

Michigan State vs. Nebraska Betting Prediction

• Spread Prediction: Michigan State +2.5. Michigan State has a strong record of 12-1 and plays well on the road, making them a good option with the points.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 143.5. Both teams have more games going under the total this season, suggesting a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The game is at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.
• Nebraska Cornhuskers are the favorite with a spread of -2.5.
• Michigan State Spartans have a strong Straight Up record, winning 12 of 13 games.
• Nebraska Cornhuskers are undefeated with a 13-0 Straight Up record.
• The Over/Under for the game is set at 143.5.

Michigan State vs Nebraska Preview

The Michigan State Spartans are set to play the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a Big Ten game on Friday. Michigan State holds a 12-1 record, with their only loss at home. They have been strong on the road, winning both games away from their home court. In their last game, the Spartans defeated Cornell by 17 points, scoring 114 points.

Nebraska enters this game with a perfect 13-0 record. They have been dominant at home, winning all 12 games played at Pinnacle Bank Arena. In their most recent game, they secured a 31-point win over New Hampshire. Nebraska is favored by 2.5 points in this matchup. The game will be broadcast on PEAC at 9:00 PM ET.

A Look at the Nebraska Cornhuskers

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are having a great season with a perfect 13-0 record. They have been strong at home, winning all 12 games. Their only away game also ended in a win, showing their ability to perform on the road. In recent games, the Cornhuskers have been scoring well. Against New Hampshire, they won 86-55, with Pryce Sandfort scoring 19 points. Another win came against North Dakota, where Berke Buyuktuncel had a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. The team has impressive offensive stats, averaging 83.5 points per game. They excel in assists, with 18.9 per game, ranking them 22nd. On defense, they keep turnovers low, with only 9.4 per game.

A Deep Dive into the Michigan State Spartans

The Michigan State Spartans hold a strong 12-1 record this season. They are ranked #9 in the AP poll. Their performance on the road has been solid with a 2-0 record. In their recent games, the Spartans have shown strong offensive skills. They scored 114 points against Cornell, with Jeremy Fears Jr. leading with 21 points and 11 assists. Coen Carr also contributed 19 points and 6 rebounds in that game. For the season, the Spartans are averaging 80.8 points per game. They rank 9th in assists, with 20.2 per game. On defense, they average 11.5 turnovers per game, which they will aim to keep low against Nebraska.

Final Betting Pick

Michigan State has a strong record of 12-1, with a perfect 2-0 on the road. This makes them a solid choice with the +2.5 spread. Their ability to perform away from home could help them keep the game close against Nebraska.

Both teams have shown a tendency to play in lower-scoring games this season. Michigan State averages 80.8 points per game, while Nebraska scores 83.5 points per game. With both teams having more games going under the total, the under 143.5 seems like a reasonable pick.

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