CBB
SPEC
2026-02-17 · Evening Edition
WIN
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes
Over 139.5
ANALYSIS
Our projected 71.4-possession game is reinforced by Iowa's defensive slide, with their last four opponents all scoring 70+ points on 46% or better shooting. The Hawkeyes' conference-leading pressure (13.6 forced turnovers/game) should accelerate the pace against a Nebraska squad that struggled with 18 turnovers in its last outing, creating high-value transition opportunities. With Iowa's Bennett Stirtz in elite form (20.4 PPG) and Nebraska’s shooters nearing school records, the efficiency is present to easily clear the 139.5 total.
Key Data
Iowa AdjOE 114.2; Nebraska AdjOE 109.5; Projected Pace 71.4; Model Total 147.8.
OUTCOME
Iowa Hawkeyes 57 - Nebraska Cornhuskers 52
Graded from ESPN final score
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