North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Nebraska Cornhuskers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/21

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks will play against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The game will take place at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE. The Cornhuskers are ranked #15 and are part of the Big Ten Conference.

The Fighting Hawks have a record of 5-9 this season. They are from the Summit Conference. Nebraska has an undefeated record of 11-0 this season. The Cornhuskers have a strong home record, winning all 10 home games.

North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Nebraska Cornhuskers
  • Venue: Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln NE
  • Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Nebraska -30.5 (-108), North Dakota +30.5 (-113)

North Dakota Fighting Hawks Team Preview

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks have played 14 games this season with a record of 5-9. Their performance at home stands at 3-5, while on the road, they have won 2 out of 6 games. In their conference, the Summit, the Hawks are striving to improve their standing.

The Hawks average 75 points per game, ranking 271st. Their shooting accuracy is a concern, with a field goal percentage of 42.7 and a three-point percentage of 30.4. These numbers place them near the bottom in national rankings, indicating room for improvement in scoring efficiency.

Eli King is a key player for the Hawks, averaging 11 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. Another notable player is Greyson Uelmen, who leads the team with 13.1 points per game. Anthony Smith III also contributes significantly with an average of 8.3 points per game.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Team Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have had a great start to their season. They are ranked #15 in the AP poll and have a perfect 11-0 record. Their recent games have shown strong performances, winning against Illinois 83-80, Wisconsin 90-60, and Creighton 71-50.

Offensively, the Cornhuskers score an average of 83.8 points per game. They have a solid field goal percentage of 48.5%. Their ability to hit 3-pointers stands out, making 11.2 per game, which ranks them 18th in the nation.

Key players like Rienk Mast and Pryce Sandfort have been vital for Nebraska. Mast averages 17.9 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Sandfort is close behind with 17.1 points per game, contributing to their strong offensive showings.

BTB Betting Pick

Nebraska is favored by 30.5 points against North Dakota. Nebraska scores 83.8 points per game, while North Dakota scores 75.0 points per game. Given Nebraska’s strong offense and North Dakota’s weaker defense, Nebraska is likely to cover the spread. The recommended pick is Nebraska -30.5.

The total for the game is set at 148.5 points. Nebraska’s offense is efficient, but North Dakota struggles with scoring. Combining both teams’ scoring averages, the projected total is 158.8 points. This suggests the game will go over the total. The recommended pick is over 148.5.