Southern Jaguars vs Nebraska Cornhuskers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Jaguars and Cornhuskers. The game is starting at 9:00 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 140.5 points, and Nebraska is favored by -21.5 at home against Southern.
SOUTHERN JAGUARS VS NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Southern Jaguars +21.5
This game will be played at Pinnacle Bank Arena at 9:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.
WHY BET THE SOUTHERN JAGUARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Cornhuskers.
- Even though we have Nebraska winning straight-up, we like Southern at +21.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Jaguars Make it Happen in Lincoln?
Southern Jaguars Recent Game/Games
Southern’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 2-7 after an 82-51 loss to USC on Sunday, December 22nd. The Jaguars were +15.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points scored in the game were 133, which was below the O/U line of 144.5.
After trailing 41-27 at halftime, Southern managed just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41, leading to the lopsided final score.
Southern’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 51 points on 32.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.6%, and they hit only 2 of 19 from beyond the arc, shooting 10.5% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on 15 of 22 attempts, good for 68.2%.
They managed 8 offensive rebounds and 8 assists as a team. Chibuzo Agbo led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Josh Cohen added 17 points in just 14 minutes, shooting 80% from the field, while Desmond Claude contributed 13 points and 5 assists.
Southern’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 48% from the field. They couldn’t contain the two-point shooting, as the other team hit 18 of 33 shots for 54%.
From beyond the arc, Southern’s defense allowed 6 threes on 17 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 35 times, where they converted 28 free throws, shooting 80%. Southern gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Can the Cornhuskers Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Nebraska Cornhuskers Recent Game/Games
The Cornhuskers improved to 10-2 with a 78-66 win over Oregon State on Wednesday. Playing at home, Nebraska entered the game as 5-point favorites and covered the spread. The total score of 144 points exceeded the over/under line of 137.5.
Nebraska led 34-32 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, outscoring Oregon State 44-34.
Nebraska’s offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 78 points on 53.2% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 61.7%. They hit 63% of their two-point attempts and knocked down 40% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-20 from three. At the free-throw line, they were solid, connecting on 20-of-24 attempts for an 83.3% rate.
Brice Williams led the way with 25 points, shooting 9-of-13 overall and adding 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Nate Kingz contributed 19 points, while Berke Buyuktuncel was efficient, hitting 6-of-8 shots and 3-of-4 from three, finishing with 16 points and 6 rebounds.
Despite Nebraska’s defensive struggles, they managed to hold the opposing team to 66 points. The Cornhuskers allowed their opponents to shoot 53% from the field, including 63% on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, Nebraska’s defense gave up 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 83%. Nebraska allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.