Where to watch Nebraska-Northwestern basketball: Time, TV channel

The Nebraska men’s basketball team (17-0, 6-0) hits the road on Saturday afternoon, facing the Northwestern Wildcats (8-9, 0-6). The Huskers are coming off a 90-55 win against the Oregon Ducks on Tuesday night.

Nebraska’s 17-0 record is the best start to a season in program history. A win against Northwestern on Saturday would give NU a 7-0 Big Ten record, its best conference start since WW2. 

Nebraska’s offense is averaging 81.7 points per game while shooting .472 from the field and .352 from the three-point line. The Husker defense ranks No. 23 in the nation, surrendering 65.8 points per game.

Forward Rienk Mast leads the Cornhuskers with an average of 15.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Iowa transfer Pryce Sandfort enters the Oregon game averaging 16.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. 

Northwestern is coming off a 79-68 loss to No. 13 Illinois on Wednesday. The Wildcats are led by Nick Martinelli, who averages 23.8 points per game.

Watch Nebraska-Northwestern basketball live on Fubo (free trial)

Here’s how to watch the Nebraska-Northwestern basketball game today, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:

What channel is Nebraska-Northwestern basketball on today?

TV Channel: Big Ten Network

Livestream: Fubo (free trial)

Nebraska-Northwestern basketball can be seen on the Big Ten Network. Chris Vosters and Brian Butch will call the game from the courtside at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Nebraska-Northwestern basketball time today

• Date: Saturday, January 17
• Start time: 3 p.m. CT

The Nebraska-Northwestern basketball game starts at 3 p.m. CT from Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois.

Nebraska-Northwestern basketball odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, Jan. 17

Moneyline: Nebraska -225/Northwestern +185

ODDS: Nebraska -5 1/2 (-105)

O/U: 148 1/2 (O -105/U -115)

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