Nebraska vs. Penn State Free Pick
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA (The Spread) – In the midst of controversy and the firing of head coach Joe Paterno, Penn State will take on a Nebraska team fighting for a chance to play in the Big Ten title game.
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed Nebraska as a 3.5-point road favorite over Penn State, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 42.5 points. The Huskers come into today’s game with a 7-2 record and a 2-1 road mark, while the Nittany Lions are 8-1 overall and 5-1 at home.
Line Movement: Penn State opened as a 2.5-point home dog at the Las Vegas Hilton but the line quickly rose from there. Now the Lions are a 3.5-point underdog at most books, while the over/under total is sitting between 43 and 43.5 depending on what book you use.
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Public Betting: Of the 16,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 79% of college football public bettors currently favor Nebraska. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link provided to ensure that you’re viewing the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
College Football Free Pick: Take the Huskers. Penn State could play inspired football in the wake of what has transpired over the last week, but there’s a bigger possibility that the Nittany Lions will be too distracted. Nebraska has been the epitome of inconsistent this year, but look for Bo Pelini’s team to rise up in the same fashion as it did against Michigan State three weeks ago. According to latest college football trends, the Nittany Lions are 1-6 against the spread in their last seven home games and 0-4 ATS in their last four games as an underdog.
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