FIU Panthers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Prediction, 11/8/2025 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: FIU Panthers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Location: Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE

TV: B1G+

The Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-0) are hosting the FIU Panthers (1-0) at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday.

The FIU Panthers played Florida National and went home with a win by a final score of 101-49 in their last contest. FIU wrapped up the game with a 52.7% FG percentage (39 of 74) and knocked down 11 out of their 28 3-point shots. From the charity stripe, the Panthers knocked down 12 of their 26 tries for a percentage of 46.2%. In reference to rebounding, they compiled 41 with 17 of them being offensive. They also doled out 20 assists in this contest as well as forcing 21 turnovers and having 15 steals. When talking about defense, FIU allowed 32.1% from the field on 18 of 56 shooting. Florida National recorded 13 dimes and had 2 steals for this game. Furthermore, Florida National grabbed 23 rebounds (8 offensive, 15 defensive), but didn't notch a block. Florida National finished the game at 71.4% at the charity stripe by converting 5 of 7 attempts. They also knocked down 5 of their 16 attempts from beyond the perimeter. Concerning personal fouls, the Panthers walked away with 14 and Florida National finished the game with 18 personal fouls.

Larry Olayinka is someone who was a contributor in this contest. He finished the contest at 71.4% from the field but had no dimes when the game ended. He was on the court for 25 minutes and also pulled down 7 boards. He ended up finishing with 25 points on 10 out of 14 shooting.

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FIU heads into this game with a mark of 1-0 on the season. They are giving up possession 8.0 times per game and as a group they are committing 13.0 fouls every game. As a unit, FIU is snagging 50.0 boards per game and has earned 24 dimes for the year, which ranks 98th in Division 1 in terms of passing. The Panthers are connecting on 36.7% on shots from 3-point land (11 of 30) and 46.2% from the free throw line. They average 101.0 points per contest (44th in college) while hitting 52.0% from the field.

Defensively, the Panthers are able to force 26.0 turnovers every game and they draw 18.0 fouls. They currently rank 178th in college hoops in giving up assists with 13 conceded so far this year. The Panthers are allowing a FG percentage of 30.6% (19 of 62) and they surrender 31.0 boards per contest as a team. They concede 29.4% on 3-point shots and they are ranked 36th in college in PPG from their opponents (49.0).

When they last stepped on the hardwood, the Nebraska Cornhuskers went home victorious with a score of 86-53 when they played West Georgia. Regarding how they cleaned up the glass, Nebraska permitted West Georgia to get 34 in all (10 on the offensive glass). They finished shooting 16.7% from 3-point land by going 4 of 24 and ended up shooting 11 of 13 from the free throw line (84.6%). The Cornhuskers permitted West Georgia to knock down 19 of their 65 tries from the floor which gave them a shooting percentage of 29.2% in this matchup. In all, the Cornhuskers shot 30 for 64 from the floor which had them shooting 46.9%. When discussing shooting from distance, Nebraska made 10 of their 32 tries (31.3%). They were able to make 16 of those for a rate of 64.0%. West Georgia committed 21 fouls in the game which took the Cornhuskers to the charity stripe for 25 shots. They turned the ball over 9 times, while getting 7 steals in this contest. The Cornhuskers pulled down 33 defensive boards and 13 offensive boards for a total of 46 in this game.

Braden Frager was important for the Cornhuskers for the matchup. He totaled 22 points in his 22 mins on the court and accounted for 2 assists in the game. He converted 8 of 11 in this contest giving him a field goal percentage of 72.7%, and had 5 rebounds.

Nebraska has a win-loss record of 1-0 for the year. When it comes to offensive execution, the Cornhuskers are shooting 46.9% from the field, which is ranked 170th in college. Nebraska has totaled 86 pts on the year and they pull down 49.0 rebounds per game. They are getting an assist 20.0 times per game (82nd in the nation) and they turn it over 9.0 times per game. The Cornhuskers are responsible for committing 14.0 fouls every game and they connect on 64.0% from the charity stripe.

The Nebraska defense gives up 16.7% on 3-pointers (4 of 24) and their opposition makes 84.6% of their foul shots. They concede 8.0 assists and 37.0 boards every game, which is ranked 84th and 238th in college hoops. The Cornhuskers on defense are ranked 56th in D-1 in PPG given up with 53.0. They are forcing their opponents into 12.0 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 29.2% from the floor (33rd in college).

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take FIU

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