The Nebraska Cornhuskers play the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, August 27, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet at Tipico Sportsbook.
The game starts at 11:30 AM Central Time and can be seen on Fox.
Nebraska and Northwestern are coming off matching seasons of 3-9 overall and 1-8 in the Big Ten. Last year, the Huskers handled the Wildcats with ease by a final score of 56-7 after former Nebraska QB Adrian Martinez set the tone with three rushing touchdowns in the first quarter. Following Martinez’s transfer to Kansas State, Casey Thompson will be the Cornhuskers’ starting quarterback for Nebraska’s first game. Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald has not announced a starting quarterback yet, and does not plan to do so until later in the week. The 56-7 victory was Nebraska’s last victory of the 2021 season.
The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook
- Point spread: Nebraska -12.5
- Money line: Nebraska -550 / Northwestern +400
- Over-under: 50.5
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Nebraska vs. Northwestern injury report:
Nebraska TE Thomas Fidone: Questionable (knee)
Nebraska TE Chris Hickman: Questionable (foot)
Nebraska WR De’Coldest Crawford: Out (knee)
Nebraska OL Nouredin Nouili: Out (suspension)
Advice and prediction
Betting the over/under could be a tough pick, as both teams will be dealing with significant travel and jet lag as the game is being played in Dublin, Ireland. Nebraska has a revamped offense that could put up some points, just as they did against the Wildcats last year, but it may take time for all their new pieces to get in sync. The fact that Northwestern has not named a quarterback leaves questions on how many points they will put up. Keep an eye on if the spread lines change closer to kickoff if Northwestern announces their starter. If it’s Ryan Hilinski, the expected starter, the lines may stay consistent but if it’s either Carl Richardson or Brendan Sullivan, both less-proven options, the line could shift further towards Nebraska. The safest bet here is on Nebraska’s money line.
Prediction: Nebraska 37, Northwestern 20
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