Nebraska vs. Northwestern Prediction
Will No. 20 Nebraska run over Northwestern when the two meet tonight at 7:30PM ET on the Big Ten Network.
According to oddsmakers at BetDSI, Nebraska is a road favorite in this game, as the Cornhuskers are getting odds of -9 points against the Wildcats. The over/under total for the game is listed at 47.5 points. Nebraska has won three of the last four in this series, but Northwestern has covered the spread in four of their last five against the Cornhuskers.
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Nebraska is 3-0 following a nice 35-32 win at home over Oregon. The Cornhuskers are 2-0-1 against the spread this season and 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven overall. Nebraska’s offense has been a machine this season, averaging 43.3 points and 461.3 yards per game behind a balanced attack of the run and pass games. Tommy Armstrong Jr. has thrown for 685 yards and rushed for 149 yards while racking up 11 total touchdowns. Devine Ozigbo has also added 242 rushing yards with four touchdowns. On defense, Nebraska is giving up just 19.7 points and 358.7 yards per game.
Northwestern is coming off its first win of the season, a 24-13 victory over Duke. The Wildcats are also 1-2 against the spread. Their offense continues to be an issue while their defense is shining. Northwestern is holding opponents to 14.7 points per game right now while the offense is averaging 17.3 points and 334 yards per contest. Clayton Thorson has thrown for 707 yards and four touchdowns while Justin Jackson has rushed for 260 yards and three touchdowns.
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Despite holding opponents to just 14.7 points per game, Northwestern is still giving up nearly 400 yards per game. Nebraska should be able to find ways to get past this defense and put up points in the process. Northwestern’s offense has struggled against lesser opponents as well, so look for the Cornhuskers to cruise in this one.
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