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Betting the Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under
- Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Channel: BTN
- City: Lincoln, Nebraska
- Venue: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | -13.5 (-112) | O 43.5 (-116) | -666 |
| Northwestern | +13.5 (-108) | U 43.5 (-109) | +454 |
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-3) are heavy favorites (-13.5) against the Northwestern Wildcats (3-3) in a matchup of two conference rivals. An over/under of 43.5 points has been set for the matchup.
The Cornhuskers defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini 20-7 in their last outing. Last time out, the Wildcats won 23-20 over the Howard Bison.
We’ve compiled all the details you need for this game below—from betting trends to key stats and more.
Nebraska vs. Northwestern Key Stats
- Northwestern has allowed an average of 27.3 points per game, 8.3 more than the 19 Nebraska has scored.
- In games where Nebraska scores more than 27.3 points, it is 2-0 overall and 1-1 against the spread.
- Northwestern averages just one more point per game (22) than Nebraska surrenders (21).
- When Northwestern scores more than 21 points, it is 2-0 against the spread and 3-0 overall.
- This year Nebraska is 2-1 against the spread and 3-1 overall when it holds opponents to fewer than 22 points.
Below are a few more important figures from this season:
| Nebraska | Northwestern | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 342.3 (113) | 306.3 (126) |
| Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 323 (16) | 362 (36) |
| Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 200.5 (18) | 103 (121) |
| Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 141.8 (128) | 203.3 (99) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 10 (74) | 5 (11) |
| Takeaways (Rank) | 6 (107) | 5 (118) |
Nebraska vs. Northwestern Betting the Spread & Over/Under
- Nebraska averages 19 points per game against Northwestern’s 22, totaling 2.5 points under the matchup’s point total of 43.5.
- This matchup’s over/under is 4.8 fewer points than the 48.3 these two teams combine to give up per game.
- Nebraska has a record of 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
- Northwestern has covered twice in five chances against the spread this year.
- Nebraska has covered the spread once this season (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 13.5-point favorites.
- Northwestern has been an underdog by 13.5 points or more this season once, and failed to cover the spread.
- Spread Prediction: NA
- Over/Under Prediction: NA
Let’s snag a glance at how both teams have fared against the spread, over/under, and moneyline this season:
| ATS Record | Over/Under/Push | ML Favorite Record | ML Underdog Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 2-3-0 | 2-3-0 | 2-0 | 1-2 |
| Northwestern | 2-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 1-0 | 1-3 |
Nebraska Statistical Leaders
- This season Heinrich Haarberg has recorded 631 passing yards (105.2 YPG) while completing 52.1% of his passes, with four touchdowns and two interceptions. He also has 352 yards on the ground on 69 carries (plus three scores), averaging 58.7 YPG.
- Anthony Grant has run for 280 yards (46.7 per game), with three touchdowns on the ground.
- Billy Kemp IV has 20 receptions for a team-high 219 yards (36.5 per game) and one touchdown.
- Marcus Washington’s stat line this year reveals eight catches for 176 yards. He puts up 29.3 receiving yards per game and has been targeted 15 times.
- Thomas Fidone II is averaging 26.2 yards per game, racking up 12 receptions (20 targets) for 157 yards and three touchdowns.
- This season Jimari Butler leads the team with 3.5 sacks and has added three TFL and 10 tackles.
- Isaac Gifford has collected 28 tackles, one TFL, and one interception, and he’s tops on his team in tackles.
- Quinton Newsome has a team-high one interception and has tacked on 17 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended in six games this season.
Northwestern Statistical Leaders
- Ben Bryant has 926 passing yards (154.3 per game) and a 59% completion percentage, throwing six touchdown passes and three interceptions.
- Cam Porter has taken 74 carries for a team-leading 299 rushing yards (49.8 per game) while scoring one touchdown.
- Brendan Sullivan has run for 96 yards on 31 carries (16 yards per game), with two touchdowns on the ground.
- Bryce Kirtz has reeled in 24 passes for a team-high 327 yards and three touchdowns. He has been targeted 38 times, and averages 54.5 yards per game.
- Cam Johnson’s stat line this year reveals 26 catches for 312 yards and one touchdown. He puts up 52 receiving yards per game.
- Joseph Himon II has caught eight passes on 10 targets for 129 yards and one touchdown.
- Xander Mueller has 3.5 sacks to lead the team, and has also added five TFL, 33 tackles, and one interception.
- Over the course of the current campaign, Bryce Gallagher has collected 47 tackles, one TFL, and one interception and leads the team in tackles.
- In terms of picks, Joe DeHaan leads the team with one interception this season and has added one pass defended.
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