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UCLA Bruins vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Pinnacle Bank Arena — Lincoln, NE

Article updated Jan 4, 1:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this upcoming basketball game, UCLA will be facing off against Nebraska in the Cornhusker State. UCLA recently defeated #14 Gonzaga as an underdog, while Nebraska had a

Game outlook

In this upcoming basketball game, UCLA will be facing off against Nebraska in the Cornhusker State. UCLA recently defeated #14 Gonzaga as an underdog, while Nebraska had a dominant win over Southern. UCLA holds a 6-2 advantage in the all-time series between the schools. Nebraska is currently favored to win, with the betting line opening at 0 and now at Nebraska -2.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bruins +110 | Cornhuskers -130

Spread: Bruins +2 (-110) | Cornhuskers -2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 132 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nebraska will win straight-up is 57%.

UCLA Bruins

UCLA recently bounced back from a tough loss to North Carolina by defeating #14 Gonzaga at home. With a record of 11-2 overall and 2-0 in Big Ten play, the Bruins have shown improvement. In their game against Gonzaga, UCLA led by as many as 11 points in the first half but saw their lead trimmed to two at halftime. However, they rallied in the second half and ultimately secured the win. Leading the team in scoring was Eric Dailey Jr. with 18 points, six rebounds, and four steals. Overall, UCLA has been solid defensively, allowing an average of 58.7 points per game. The Bruins also excel in three-point shooting, with an average of 37.1% from beyond the arc. Some key players to watch for the Bruins include Tyler Bilodeau, Eric Dailey Jr., and Sebastian Mack. Despite missing William Kyle III in the game against Gonzaga and likely for the upcoming contest as well, UCLA remains a strong team with potential for success. Their performance in various statistical categories, both offensively and defensively, showcases their capabilities on the court.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers Analysis

Nebraska's recent win streak has propelled them to an 11-2 overall record, with a strong performance against Southern in their last game. The Cornhuskers have been dominant on both offense and defense, with key players such as Connor Essegian leading the way. Nebraska ranks 132nd in the nation for offense, averaging 77.69 points per game, and 45th for defense, allowing just 65.08 points per game. They have impressive shooting percentages and rebounding statistics, along with solid free-throw shooting. Overall, Nebraska is a team to watch in NCAA basketball this season.

Nebraska Faces Tough Test Against Defensive-Minded UCLA

Nebraska has had a strong start this season, although they have faced two losses to highly-ranked teams. Their defeat by Saint Mary's by a narrow margin of three points on a neutral court and the significant loss by 37 points to Michigan State in the previous month are notable. Despite playing at home, Nebraska faces a formidable opponent in UCLA who has demonstrated confidence in playing away games. UCLA has only played one road game this season, securing a victory against Oregon (73-71) on December 8. The Bruins have experienced losses on neutral courts but excel in defensive strategies that have proven advantageous in previous games. This defensive prowess is likely to contribute to their success in the upcoming match against Nebraska.

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SportsJaw Bruins vs Cornhuskers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Bruins vs Cornhuskers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · UCLA Bruins-104 → +129Moved
  • Moneyline · Nebraska Cornhuskers-118 → -150Moved
  • Spread · UCLA Bruins0 (-110) → +2.75 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Nebraska Cornhuskers0 (-110) → -2.75 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over133.5 (-110) → 134 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under133.5 (-110) → 134 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

UCLA Bruins
24-12 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Nebraska Cornhuskers
28-7 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-04T06:15:42.534Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated UCLA Bruins 66-58

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated UCLA Bruins 66-58 on January 4, 2025, a 8-point decision in the series. Nebraska Cornhuskers' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 42-34. Against SportsJaw's recorded UCLA Bruins +2.75 (-110) spread, Nebraska Cornhuskers covered, while the 124 combined points finished under the recorded total of 134.

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