Iowa (+1.5) over Nebraska This will feel more like a Big Ten tournament game when it tips off, not a Sweet 16 game. Nebraska, as everyone knows, had never won an NCAA tournament game before this year. Iowa hadn’t been to the Sweet 16 this century. The two teams met twice this season, with Iowa winning by five at home then losing in overtime at Nebraska. Iowa’s win over Florida was the most shocking result in another mostly chalky tournament, and the Hawkeyes have played well late in the season. Since Feb. 25 they’re 4-4 but the four losses were by 2, 3, 9 (in overtime) and 3. Iowa’s plan to beat Florida has given coach Ben McCollum some well-earned credit for his Xs...
