Matchup Lab
Any two Division I teams, side by side: who the model favors, by how much, and which numbers decide it.
Any two Division I teams, side by side: who the model favors, by how much, and which numbers decide it.
Neutral court · ratings from 659 games through Nov 11
59%
Nebraska
41%
Boise State
No sportsbook line exists for this pairing: books only post lines for games on the schedule, and these teams didn't meet in 2026–27. The fair moneyline above comes from the model, not a book.
The biggest statistical gaps between Nebraska and Boise State, quoted from their 2026–27 numbers. Opponent-adjusted efficiency and schedule strength stay hidden until both teams have played 8 games; until then they swing too much to mean anything.
Pace clash: Boise State runs, Nebraska slows it down
Boise State averages 80.7 possessions per 40 minutes; Nebraska 71.0. Whoever sets the tempo plays its game.
Style matchup
Second chances for Boise State
Boise State grabs 34.8% of its misses (75th percentile); Nebraska secures 64.0% of opponents' misses (20th percentile).
Edge: Boise State
Boise State's bench scores more
Boise State's reserves average 43.0 points per game; Nebraska's 27.0.
Edge: Boise State
Nebraska has the size advantage
Nebraska's minutes-weighted height is 1.7 inches taller than Boise State's.
Edge: Nebraska
Bars show each team's percentile among all 365 Division I teams; the longer bar is better, including on defense. Bold marks the edge.
| Category | Nebraska | Boise State |
|---|---|---|
| Shooting | 71st | 77th |
| Rebounding | 22nd | 75th |
| Ball security | 69th | 98th |
| Size & experience | 95th | 73rd |
Games between them in 2026–27, then every earlier meeting we have.
Nebraska and Boise State did not play each other this season.
Nebraska leads 1–0 since 2024–25.
No common opponents this season.