Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Pick - 1/24/2026
Updated January 23, 2026
Updated January 23, 2026
Nebraska puts its spotless 2025-26 record on the line in Minneapolis as a 19-0 start will be put to the test in an early tip in one of the Big Ten’s trickiest gyms. Minnesota has slipped to 10-9 after a tough stretch, but Williams Arena has a habit of creating close games and the potential for an upset is certainly present here. Before tip-off from the home of the Golden Gophers, keep reading to get my Nebraska vs Minnesota prediction.
Pick: Nebraska -5.5 ATS PRO
Confidence: 4/5
Score Projection: Nebraska 74 – Minnesota 66
Win Probability: Nebraska 71%, Minnesota 29%
Nebraska is playing better basketball on both ends of the floor, getting quality shot creation from Pryce Sandfort. Minnesota’s building has provided them with a legitimate home-court advantage at times, but the Gophers’ recent slide and reliance on one primary scorer create thin margins for them. I recommend laying the points with the Golden Gophers here, as they should overcome another tough place to play to get a 20th win in a row to start the year.
Jay Sanin is the GM and Head of Sports at ATS.io. He has been writing about sports gambling since 2013, handicapping tens of thousands of sporting events. He plays sides and totals aggressively across most sports and is more selective in player prop markets. He does his own modeling across most sports, and his family is jealous of how much time he spends on his precious spreadsheets.
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