BOISE @ NEB

Neutral-site rematch

Despite the listed away/home designation, this neutral-site rematch at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls follows Nebraska's 79-69 win over Boise State in the programs' only previous meeting, the 2025 College Basketball Crown semifinals.

Nebraska’s nonconference streak is on the line

The 3-0 Cornhuskers bring a 27-game nonconference winning streak into Sunday, while Boise State is 2-0 and can reach 3-0 for the first time since 2017-18.

Several Broncos are producing early

Boise State has six players averaging double figures through three games, led by Aginaldo Neto at 20.0 points per game; Damari Wheeler-Thomas scored 23 in the Oakland win.

Boise’s rebounding could be a separator

The Broncos average 47.0 rebounds per game through three contests versus Nebraska's 37.7, with Dovydas Butka leading Boise State at 10.0 per game.

Check Boise State availability before tip

Action Network lists Ty Rodgers out with a knee issue and Lamar Washington out because of eligibility; Boise State's game notes do not confirm Sunday's lineup.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Wait for a posted market

The spread, total and moneyline are listed as unavailable; wait for a posted market rather than treating a projection as an actual price.

Nebraska moneyline, price dependent

Nebraska is a straight-up lean only at a sensible price: ESPN lists a 79.2% win probability, but no current sportsbook price verifies value. Hoiberg said, "It's our collective defense. That's what gets our offense going."

Conditional under if the total is high

Consider an under only at 155 or higher: Nebraska has allowed 60.7 points per game across its first three, while Boise State's scoring pace makes a lower total less appealing. Hoiberg said Nebraska's pace was "about the best it's been in this building in a long time" and the team got the ball up the floor before the defense got set.