Free NCAA Pick: Northwestern vs. Nebraska Odds
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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 8
(3-3) Northwestern Wildcats vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-3)
Date: Saturday, October 21st
Time: 3:30 ET
Venue: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE), Lincoln, NE
NCAA Week 8 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Northwestern +12 | Nebraska -12
Week 8 CFB Moneyline Odds: Northwestern +377 | Nebraska -527
College Football Betting Total: O/U 42.5
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Check out today’s betting info for Week 8 of NCAA football, where the Northwestern Wildcats (3-3, 2-4 ATS) face off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-3, 3-3 ATS) on Saturday, October 21st at 3:30 ET in Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE. This game is special as it marks the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium. Surprisingly, it dates back to 1923! The game airs on the Big Ten Network.
Here are the current Week 8 ATS Betting Lines: Nebraska -12, and the Moneyline Odds: Northwestern +377 | Nebraska -527. The College Football Betting Total is set at O/U 42.5.
In the last 10 matchups, Northwestern leads with 6 wins. This meeting is the 17th, with Nebraska holding a 9-7 edge in the series, including 5-3 in Lincoln.
Since joining the Big Ten in 2011, the series is tied at 6 wins each.
Northwestern currently holds the bragging rights over Nebraska as in their most recent head to head matchup, they won 31-28. When looking at how the two offenses performed in this game, Northwestern ran for 214 yards while throwing for 314.
As for Nebraska, they finished with 355 while running for 110.
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Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern is coming off a 23-20 win over Howard. The Wildcats set the tone early in the game, leading by a score of 9-0 after the first quarter.
So far, Northwestern has been favored one time and the underdog in three games. This has led to an ATS record of 1-3 and an average scoring differential of -5.3.
So far in this season, Northwestern has posted an over/under record of 3-1. On average, their matchups have yielded a combined score of 49.3 points, with the typical over/under line set at 42.5 points.
Northwestern Wildcats Stats
Northwestern’s offense is averaging 22 points per game, which ranks them 78th in the NCAA. Through the air, they’re at 203.3 passing yards on average, putting them at 101st in the nation.
Their rushing attack is currently 117th in rushing yards, with an average of 196 rushing attempts per game this season.
As we head into this week’s game, the Northwestern defense ranks 86th for points allowed, with an average of 27.3 points per game. Teams have been gaining 189.7 passing yards per game against them (42nd nationally).
Against the run, they’ve given up 172.5 rushing yards, placing them 127th in college football.
The Wildcats’ finished with 18 pass attempts vs. Howard, accumulating 131 yards and two scores. In the rushing game, they averaged 4.3 yards per carry and notched one rushing touchdown.
Nebraska Cornhuskers
In their most recent game, Nebraska cruised to 20-7 win over Illinois. Nebraska went into the 4th quarter leading by a score of 20-10.
Against the spread, Nebraska has gone 3-3 this season. The Cornhuskers have been favored two times compared to four games as the underdog.
This season, Nebraska has posted an over/under record of 2-4 through six games. On average their games have combined for 40 points.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Stats
On offense, the Cornhuskers come in with the 86th ranked offense in terms of passing attempts and are averaging 141.8 passing yards per game. In the running game, they are 37th in terms of attempts.
The Cornhuskers’ offense scored two rushing touchdowns vs. Illinois while gaining 168 rushing yards on 46 attempts.
Unfortunately, their passing game couldn’t find the endzone and concluded with 154 yards from 24 pass attempts.
This season, the Cornhuskers’ defense has yielded an average of 75.8 rushing yards, earning them a rank of 198th. Opponents have an average of 247.2 passing yards, with opposing quarterbacks attaining a passer rating of 87.7 when facing Nebraska.
They are currently 73rd in points allowed in NCAA rankings.
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Wildcats are 1-4 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Cornhuskers are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Wildcats are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Cornhuskers have gone 5-4 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Wildcats’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Cornhuskers’ have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last 3 games at home.
Northwestern vs. Nebraska Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcats | +340 | +377 | +9.5 | +12 |
| Cornhuskers | -455 | -527 | -9.5 | -12 |
4* Free Week 8 NCAA Betting Prediction: Northwestern +12
While Nebraska got after it against Illinois the week before they were dismantled by Michigan as UM led 28-0 at halftime. What to make of it? I’m not expecting much from Nebraska this week. Illinois is not a good football team. They can’t score, I think NW is a better test.
Ben Bryant is a tough man to game plan for. He can throw, he creates TD, and he’s pretty good at securing the football, and he’s run for a couple scores. NW wants to be in a bowl game so this is a huge matchup.
Northwestern are 8-4 ATS in their last 12 games against Nebraska, and they’re 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Nebraska.
This is why I’m leaning towards Northwestern as 12-point underdogs.
My model has this one coming in at 37. Just passing under the posted total of 42.5.
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Nebraska’s last 15 games, and 6 of their L8 at home.
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Northwestern Wildcats vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers NCAA Betting Tweet Of The Day
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— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFootball) October 17, 2023
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