North Dakota vs. Nebraska Picks and Prediction for Sunday, December 21, 2025

By: Dylan Hellebrand Published 12/21/2025, 12:55 AM ET
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On Sunday, the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (5-9) face off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (11-0) at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. This game will air on BTN. Keep up to date with all the NCAAB action, with our College Basketball predictions.

North Dakota vs. Nebraska Game Information

  • December 21, 2025
  • 8:00pm EST
  • Pinnacle Bank Arena
  • BTN

Nebraska Form & Recent Results

Nebraska is off to a fantastic start this season, reeling off eleven straight wins before this upcoming game. In their tight 83-80 victory over Illinois, Pryce Sandfort put on a show, dropping 32 points to help secure the win for the Cornhuskers. Throughout the season, Rienk Mast has been the team’s top scorer, putting up an impressive average of 17.9 points per game. Not far behind is Sandfort, who’s been a key contributor as well, averaging 17.1 points so far. Mast isn’t just leading in scoring, he’s also the Cornhuskers’ most reliable rebounder, pulling down an average of 6.5 boards each game. When it comes to setting up his teammates, Jamarques Lawrence has been the go-to playmaker, dishing out a team-best 4.1 assists per night. Over their last five games, Nebraska has been consistent on offense, averaging 79.2 points. With that momentum, the Cornhuskers are aiming to stay unbeaten and pick up another solid win at home as they get ready to take on North Dakota.

North Dakota Form & Recent Results

North Dakota heads into this game carrying a bit of momentum from their recent 90-88 victory over Winthrop, which snapped a rough patch where they lost three out of their previous five games. In that thrilling win, Eli King stood out for the Fighting Hawks, pouring in 25 points to lead the charge. So far, Greyson Uelmen has been North Dakota’s top scorer, putting up an average of 13.1 points per game. Right behind him is King, who’s been solid on both ends of the floor, averaging 11.1 points and leading the team with 5.1 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Anthony Smith III has been the main facilitator, dishing out an average of 2.9 assists. Defensively, North Dakota has struggled a bit lately, giving up an average of 73.8 points per game over their last five contests. Now, the Fighting Hawks face one of their biggest tests of the season: a challenging road matchup against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, who are not only undefeated but also ranked fifteenth in the country.

Key Players

  • North Dakota’s Eli King this season: 11.1 points, 5.1 rebounds per game
  • Nebraska’s Rienk Mast this season: 17.9 points, 6.5 rebounds per game

Betting Odds & Market Overview:

  • NEB -30.5; O/U 148.5

North Dakota vs. Nebraska Picks and Prediction

The Cornhuskers have been on an impressive run this season, winning all eleven of their games so far. They'll aim to keep that perfect streak alive when North Dakota comes to town on Sunday. Strong offensive performances have played a big role in their key victories, and they'll be hoping their scoring power can make the difference once again in this upcoming game. Final Score Prediction, Nebraska Cornhuskers win but fail to cover the spread, 85-63. Betting on sports and on North Dakota is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Nebraska with the Novig promo code. Make sure when you place your bet on Nebraska vs North Dakota you are using the BetMGM bonus code.

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