Nebraska vs. Troy Odds
| Nebraska Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-13.5 -120 | 136.5 -110o / -110u | -1100 |
| Troy Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+13.5 -102 | 136.5 -110o / -110u | +680 |
The 2026 NCAA Tournament field has been announced and Nebraska will take on Troy in Round 1 of the South region. Here's everything you need to know about Nebraska vs. Troy odds, spread and more.
Nebraska opened as a 13.5-point favorite over Troy in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The total is set at over/under 136.5 points scored by both teams combined.
Find out how No. 4-seeded Nebraska and No. 13-seeded Troy match up ahead of their opening round matchup.
Nebraska vs. Troy Analysis
Can Nebraska finally break the drought and win an NCAA Tournament game?
I’m not sure.
Since Nebraska's first loss on January 27th, it has ranked 28th nationally in Torvik’s efficiency ratings. In those 13 games, the Cornhuskers rank 112th in offensive efficiency while shooting 34% from deep.
Defense is the DNA of Fred Hoiberg’s bunch. Nebraska ranks seventh nationally in defensive efficiency, but 3-point variance could sting them in this matchup. The Huskers held teams to 29% shooting from 3 and just 50% from 2-point range this year.
Troy has hoped and prayed to figure out its shooting woes this year. What better time than now to fix it? The Trojans attempt 3s 45% of the time and connect at a 33% clip.
I think it can get hot for one day. Cooper Campbell and Cobi Campbell shoot close to 40% from deep, while Thomas Dowd can hit an occasional 3.
The X-Factor is 6-foot-7 point guard Victor Valdes. He loves to operate in pick-and-rolls and back opponents down – and he’ll do that against the smaller Nebraska guards. If he can make a couple of 3s, that would be huge, though he’s only shot 21% from deep this year.
Also, keep an eye on Theo Seng’s status. He missed the last few games of the year for Troy. If he plays, the Trojans can rotate between Dowd, Seng, and Jerrell Bellamy at the four and five. That frontcourt might be better than Nebraska’s.
I’m out on the Huskers. Give me Troy.
— Sean Paul
For more coverage of the 2026 NCAA Tournament and Selection Sunday, make sure to check out our experts' live reactions to the bracket reveal and the Selection Sunday live show, where you can get their instant analysis on every matchup as well as some early insights to help you make your bets.
