Who's Playing

Minnesota @ Nebraska

Current Records: Minnesota 7-19; Nebraska 14-14

What to Know

The Minnesota Golden Gophers have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Nebraska Cornhuskers and are hoping to record their first win since Feb. 8 of 2021. The Golden Gophers will hit the road for the third straight game as they head to Pinnacle Bank Arena at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday. Nebraska will be strutting in after a victory while Minnesota will be stumbling in from a loss.

The contest between Minnesota and the Maryland Terrapins on Wednesday was not particularly close, with Minnesota falling 88-70. A silver lining for Minnesota was the play of guard Jaden Henley, who had 14 points.

Meanwhile, it was a close one, but on Sunday the Cornhuskers sidestepped Maryland for a 70-66 win. Nebraska's forward Derrick Walker looked sharp as he had 23 points and six assists along with seven boards and three blocks.

Minnesota is expected to lose this next one by 8.5. The odds have been favorable for them against the spread on the road this season, even if it's been tough sledding overall. They are 6-3 ATS in away games but only 10-14-2 all in all.

Minnesota is now 7-19 while Nebraska sits at 14-14. A pair of offensive stats to keep an eye on: The Golden Gophers are 351st worst in college basketball in points per game, with only 61.8 on average. The Cornhuskers have had an even harder time: they are stumbling into the game with the 47th fewest points per game in college basketball, having accrued only 66.9 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Pinnacle Bank Arena -- Lincoln, Nebraska
  • TV: Big Ten Network
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $35.00

Odds

The Cornhuskers are a big 8.5-point favorite against the Golden Gophers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Cornhuskers as a 9-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Nebraska have won seven out of their last 11 games against Minnesota.

  • Jan 07, 2023 - Nebraska 81 vs. Minnesota 79
  • Feb 09, 2022 - Nebraska 78 vs. Minnesota 65
  • Feb 27, 2021 - Nebraska 78 vs. Minnesota 74
  • Feb 08, 2021 - Minnesota 79 vs. Nebraska 61
  • Mar 08, 2020 - Minnesota 107 vs. Nebraska 75
  • Feb 13, 2019 - Nebraska 62 vs. Minnesota 61
  • Dec 05, 2018 - Minnesota 85 vs. Nebraska 78
  • Feb 06, 2018 - Nebraska 91 vs. Minnesota 85
  • Dec 05, 2017 - Nebraska 78 vs. Minnesota 68
  • Mar 02, 2017 - Minnesota 88 vs. Nebraska 73
  • Jan 12, 2016 - Nebraska 84 vs. Minnesota 59