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Betting the Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under
- Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: Fox Sports 1
- City: Lincoln, Nebraska
- Venue: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | -11.5 (-105) | – | -500 |
| Northern Illinois | +11.5 (-116) | – | +362 |
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers (0-2) are considered favorites (-11.5) according to the point spread ahead of their game versus the Northern Illinois Huskies (1-1) on September 16, 2023, starting at 7:00 PM ET, airing on Fox Sports 1.
In their most recent game, the Cornhuskers lost 36-14 to the Colorado Buffaloes. Last time out, the Huskies fell to the Southern Illinois Salukis 14-11.
We’ve got all the info you need for this game ahead—from betting trends to key stats and more.
Nebraska vs. Northern Illinois Key Stats
- Nebraska has averaged 7.0 fewer points per game (12.0) than Northern Illinois has allowed (19.0).
- Northern Illinois racks up 5.5 fewer points per game (19.0) than Nebraska gives up (24.5).
Below are some more important numbers from this season:
| Nebraska | Northern Illinois | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 318.0 (116) | 349.0 (97) |
| Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 352.5 (69) | 266.5 (24) |
| Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 201.5 (36) | 114.5 (103) |
| Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 116.5 (128) | 234.5 (69) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 5 (107) | 4 (91) |
| Takeaways (Rank) | 2 (71) | 1 (109) |
Nebraska vs. Northern Illinois Betting the Spread & Over/Under
- Nebraska put together a 5-7-0 record against the spread last season.
- Northern Illinois won four games against the spread last year, failing to cover eight times.
- Nebraska did not cover the spread last season (0-3 ATS) when playing as at least 11.5-point favorites.
- Northern Illinois covered the spread when playing as at least 11.5-point underdogs in their only opportunity last year.
- Spread Prediction:
- Over/Under Prediction: NA
Let’s grab a peek at how both teams have fared against the spread, over/under, and moneyline last season:
| ATS Record | Over/Under/Push | ML Favorite Record | ML Underdog Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 5-7-0 | 4-8-0 | 3-2 | 1-6 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-8-0 | 9-3-0 | 2-6 | 1-3 |
Nebraska Statistical Leaders
- Jeff Sims has 220 passing yards (110.0 YPG) and a 58.8% completion percentage (20-for-34) while tossing one touchdown and four interceptions. He also has 158 rushing yards on 29 carries (plus one touchdown), averaging 79.0 yards per game.
- So far this season Gabe Ervin Jr. has rushed for 129 yards (64.5 per game).
- Billy Kemp IV has hauled in five passes for a team-high 57 yards. He averages 28.5 receiving yards per game.
- Alex Bullock has also tacked on three receptions (on five targets) for 56 yards, scoring one touchdown.
- Marcus Washington is averaging 22.0 yards per game, with four catches for 44 yards.
- Luke Reimer has collected a team-leading 2.5 sacks, while adding 2.0 TFL and eight tackles.
- Isaac Gifford’s eight tackles mean he’s the team’s tackle leader.
- Omar Brown has a team-high one interception and has tacked on four tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended in two games this season.
Northern Illinois Statistical Leaders
- This season, Rocky Lombardi has collected 462 passing yards (231.0 per game) while completing 36 of 67 passes (53.7%), with one touchdown and three interceptions.
- Antario Brown has picked up a team-high 112 rushing yards (56.0 per game) and scored one touchdown.
- Gavin Williams has 71 yards on 17 carries (35.5 yards per game). He also has five catches for 32 yards.
- Kacper Rutkiewicz has 11 catches (16 targets) and paces his team with 185 receiving yards (92.5 per game) while scoring one touchdown.
- Christian Carter has added five receptions (on seven targets) for 100 yards.
- Grayson Barnes has racked up 40 yards on three receptions, averaging 20.0 yards per game.
- This season Roy Williams leads the team with 1.5 sacks and has added 1.0 TFL and four tackles.
- Jordan Hansen has racked up six tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack, and he’s tops on his team in tackles.
- JaVaughn Byrd has intercepted one pass to lead the team while adding one pass defended.
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