NEBRASKA REACTS Survey Results: Here’s How Husker Nation is Wagering Today!
There’s not a lot of consensus here - but the majority are not expecting a high-scoring affair.
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 Brought to you by FanDuel ! FanDuel Sportsbook 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.