Wisconsin vs. Nebraska Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for Wednesday, Dec. 10

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are undefeated to start the 2025-2026 college basketball season. They haven't had the toughest opening part of their schedule, but they do have impressive wins against Oklahoma, Kansas State, and Creighton.

They begin their Big Ten schedule on Wednesday night when they face the 7-2 Wisconsin Badgers, who already have a conference win under their belt, beating Northwestern on December 3rd.

Wisconsin vs. Nebraska Odds, Spread, and Total

Odds via Caesars Sportsbook

Spread

Wisconsin -1 (-110)
Nebraska +1 (-110)

Moneyline

Wisconsin -134
Nebraska +112

Total

OVER 160.5 (-110)
UNDER 160.5 (-110)

Wisconsin vs. Nebraska How to Watch

Date: Wednesday, December 10
Game Time: 9:00 pm ET
Venue: Pinnacle Bank Arena
How to Watch (TV): BTN
Wisconsin Record: 7-2 (1-0 in Big Ten)
Nebraska Record: 9-0 (0-0 in Big Ten)

Wisconsin vs. Nebraska Betting Trends

The OVER is 5-1 in Wisconsin's last six games
Wisconsin is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 road games
Nebraska is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games vs. Wisconsin
The UNDER is 8-4 in Nebraska's last 12 games
Nebraska is 6-0 ATS in its last six games played in December

Wisconsin vs. Nebraska Key Player to Watch

Sam Hoiberg, G - Nebraska Cornhuskers

Sam Hoiberg has been an underrated ingredient in Nebraska's undefeated start to its season. He may only be averaging 7.8 points per game, but he's leading the team in assists with 4.0 per game, and he's also averaging 2.0 steals. Look for him to have a big impact in Wednesday night's game.

Wisconsin vs. Nebraska Prediction and Pick

I'm going to ride with the hot team and take Nebraska to win as a small underdog in this one. The Cornhuskers have found something in the early part of the season. They don't have a star player that carries the team, but they have a system that everyone has bought into, which asks each player to commit to their role. They're inside the top 50 in effective field goal percentage, and they also rank 28th in defensive efficiency.

Wisconsin hasn't played nearly as well defensively as we've expected from the Badgers based on seasons past. They're just 96th in defensive efficiency, so they have a tough road test ahead of them on Wednesday night.

The Badgers may be the more talented team, but I'll bet on the side that has been playing better as a unit so far this season.

Pick: Nebraska +112 via Caesars

Double your winnings on your next 20 bets when you claim your Caesars Sportsbook new user promo using code SICZR20X. Sign up, deposit at least $10, and place a $1 real-money wager. Regardless of the outcome, you’ll earn 20 100% profit boost tokens.

Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.

You can check out all of Iain's bets here!