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Nebraska vs. Iowa prediction: Why Iowa is favored to win women's college basketball matchup [1/1/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Nebraska vs Iowa predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Women's college basketball action continues on New Year's Day at 2:00 PM ET as Nebraska locks horns with Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' new women's basketball model projects Iowa as the most likely winner of the Nebraska vs. Iowa game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Nebraska vs. Iowa prediction: Who will win?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's women's basketball game between Nebraska and Iowa 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Iowa an 80% chance of beating Nebraska.
According to our model, the over/under total of 147.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Nebraska vs. Iowa odds
We have sourced the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Nebraska | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-110) | -6.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +225 | -270 |
| Total | o147.5 (-110) | u147.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Nebraska vs. Iowa picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Iowa -6.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Iowa | -270 |
| Total | Under 147.5 | -110 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Iowa to win.
Nebraska vs. Iowa game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's women's basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Nebraska vs. Iowa
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Conclusion
We predict Iowa, with an 80% win probability, will likely beat Nebraska on New Year's Day.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Nebraska vs. Iowa insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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