Nebraska Cornhuskers vs South Dakota Coyotes Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our South Dakota vs Nebraska NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Lincoln.

South Dakota vs Nebraska Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Coyotes and Cornhuskers. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on BTN, and it's hosted by the Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158.5 points, and Nebraska is favored by -20 at home against South Dakota.

South Dakota vs. Nebraska Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: South Dakota Coyotes at Nebraska Cornhuskers
Where: Lincoln at Pinnacle Bank Arena
Date: Wednesday, November 27th
Betting Odds NEBR -20, SDAK +1207 | NEBR -3028 O/U 158.5

Coyotes Preview: Will South Dakota Shock Everyone at Pinnacle Bank Arena?

South Dakota Coyotes Recent Game/Games

The Coyotes dropped a 92-83 decision to Southern Indiana on Friday, November 22nd. South Dakota, who were -2.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 41-35 at halftime, the Coyotes scored 48 points in the 2nd half but allowed 51. The total points for the game reached 175, surpassing the over/under line of 153.5.

Coyotes Offense Breakdown

South Dakota put up 83 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.7% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44%, but they made up for it by hitting 94.4% of their free throws, going 17-for-18 from the line.

Jayland Randall led the way with 24 points, shooting 60% overall and 50% from three. Kaleb Stewart added 21 points, hitting 5 threes on 12 attempts. The Coyotes also grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, with only 10 assists on their 29 made field goals.

Coyotes Team Defense

South Dakota's defense struggled, giving up 92 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 36 made field goals on 68 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Coyotes gave up 28 two-point baskets on 50 attempts, a 56% success rate. From three-point range, they allowed 8 made threes on 18 attempts, or 44%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 75%.

Cornhuskers Preview: Will the Cornhuskers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Nebraska Cornhuskers Recent Game/Games

Nebraska pulled off a significant upset on Friday, defeating Creighton 74-63 on the road. The Cornhuskers entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs but not only won outright, they also covered the spread.

Nebraska took control early, leading 35-24 at halftime. While both teams scored 39 points in the second half, the Cornhuskers' strong start was enough to secure the win. The game’s total points of 137 fell below the O/U line of 151.5.

Cornhuskers Offense Breakdown

Nebraska's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 16 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.6%, and they connected on 73.3% of their free throws, going 22 for 30 from the line.

Pop Isaacs led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 of 12 threes, while Steven Ashworth, Juwan Gary, and Brice Williams each added 16 points. Connor Essegian contributed 15 points on 4 of 6 shooting, and Berke Buyuktuncel chipped in 12 points and a team-high 9 rebounds.

Cornhuskers Team Defense

Despite Nebraska's defense allowing 63 points, they held their opponent to just 32% shooting from the field, with only 17 made baskets on 52 attempts. From two-point range, the opponent shot 50%, but they only took 10 shots, making 5.

From beyond the arc, Nebraska's defense faced 42 three-point attempts, with the opponent hitting 12, for a 28% success rate. The opponent also went to the free-throw line 23 times, making 17, for 73%. Nebraska allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Coyotes vs Cornhuskers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Coyotes have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 76 points per game in these contests.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, Nebraska has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 76 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Coyotes have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
Over the team's last three games as the favorite, the Cornhuskers struggled vs the spread going just 0-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-0.