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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 13: Head coach Fred Hoiberg of the Nebraska Cornhuskers looks on against the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 13, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images
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Are there sports wagering aficionados out there who take their betting cues from public opinion?
Fine, probably not too many, but we asked you what you thought anyway.
Based on a spread with the Huskers as -13.5 point favorites and an Over/Under total of 137.5, what combination would our gamblers take on game-day? And for that matter, the non-gamblers as well – I’m sure there are many like myself who still follow the numbers closely even if they aren’t laying much scratch on the line.
(Yes, I did plenty of lower dollar sports betting years ago. And, no, there was no rock-bottom losing streak or trips to Gamblers Anonymous. I just simply hated losing, which is fine – but winning brought very little pleasure, only relief. With not much to be gained even when winning and enough stress just cheering on my favorite teams, I left the regular wagering behind. But I’m still fascinated by it.)
So – what was everyone’s combo?
Oh, and just for fun, I threw in a simple fan favorite poll for Husker player. That result wasn’t shocking at all.
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- In a tight win, 35% of you believe the Huskers will cover the double-digit spread but not the 138 total points. Let’s chalk that up to some nerves and the Huskers defense.
- Right behind at 32% is another lower-scoring affair but with Troy keeping it close. And honestly – if the boys get the biggest monkey off the program’s back, it won’t be done in stress-free for the fans, amirite?
- 22% believe Nebrasketball rolls in bombs-away fashion, while only 11% think the Trojans cover as the shots fall.
- The telling number appears to be a solid majority – 67%-33% – who think this one is coming in under the total as opposed to the 57%-43% advantage from those thinking Nebraska will cover the large spread.
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- There was very little doubt for most people on how this one turned out, I’m guessing. If there was ever a national online poll for bestest coach’s son ever, Husker fans would storm that sucker like the Scots in Braveheart.
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