Nebraska vs. Northwestern Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – October 21, 2023

Matt Rooney

Oct 21, 2023

The Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-3) will face off against the Northwestern Wildcats (3-3) in a matchup of Big Ten teams on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). The Wildcats are currently an underdog by 10.5 points. The over/under in this contest is 39.5 points.

Nebraska vs. Northwestern Favorite, Moneyline, Total

Spread Favorite: Cornhuskers (-10.5)

Moneyline: Cornhuskers (-425), Wildcats (+330)

Total: 39.5 points

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How to Watch Nebraska vs. Northwestern

When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET

Location: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) in Lincoln, Nebraska

TV: BTN

Cornhuskers 2023 Stats & Rankings

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	141.8 (851)	128
Rush yards	202.2 (1213)	18
Points scored	19 (114)	124
Pass yards against	247.2 (1483)	94
Rush yards against	75.8 (455)	4
Points allowed	21 (126)	44

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Nebraska 2023 Betting Info

The Cornhuskers have covered three times in six games with a spread this season.

Nebraska has a 1-1 record against the spread in games it was favored by 10.5 points or more this season.

This season, games featuring the Cornhuskers have hit the over twice.

The Cornhuskers’ average total in outings this season has been 44.8, 5.3 points higher than the over/under in this particular game.

The Cornhuskers are 1-2 against the spread and 2-1 overall over their past three contests.

Northwestern and its opponents have hit the over twice in those games.

The last three Wildcats games averaged 46.3 total points, 6.8 more points than this matchup’s point total.

Cornhuskers Home/Away Splits (2023)

	Overall	Home	Away
Point Total AVG	44.8	42.3	47.2
Implied Total AVG	27.8	29.7	26
ATS Record	3-3-0	1-2-0	2-1-0
Over/Under Record	2-4-0	2-1-0	0-3-0
Moneyline Favorite Record	2-0	2-0	0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record	1-3	0-1	1-2

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Nebraska’s Offense vs. Northwestern’s Defense (2023)

The Cornhuskers average 141.8 passing yards per game (128th in the FBS). They face the Wildcats’ defense which ranks 26th, allowing 189.7 yards per game through the air.

Nebraska has the 18th-ranked rushing offense in the FBS (202.2 yards per game), and will be facing the 109th-ranked defense in that category, as Northwestern allows 172.5 per game.

The Cornhuskers average 5.1 yards per rushing attempt (24th in the FBS), and the Wildcats give up 4.4 per carry (88th in college football).

Nebraska’s offense averages 6.4 yards per pass attempt (107th in the FBS). Northwestern’s defense allows seven yards per passing play (51st in college football).

Wildcats 2023 Stats & Rankings

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	203.3 (1220)	97
Rush yards	104.3 (626)	121
Points scored	22 (132)	115
Pass yards against	189.7 (1138)	26
Rush yards against	172.5 (1035)	109
Points allowed	27.3 (164)	80

Northwestern 2023 Betting Info

The Wildcats have posted two wins against the spread this year.

Nebraska is 1-1 against the spread when favored by 10.5 points or more this season.

This year, four of the Wildcats’ five games have gone over the point total.

The Cornhuskers’ average point total in outings this season is 44.8, 5.3 points higher than the over/under in this game.

The Cornhuskers have covered the spread once in their last three matchups while putting together a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.

The final combined score of the past three Northwestern games has exceeded the set total two times.

The last three Wildcats games averaged 46.3 total points, 6.8 more points than this matchup’s point total.

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Wildcats Home/Away Splits (2022)

	Overall	Home	Away
Point Total AVG	45.4	44.8	48
Implied Total AVG	31	30.5	33
ATS Record	2-3-0	2-2-0	0-1-0
Over/Under Record	4-1-0	3-1-0	1-0-0
Moneyline Favorite Record	1-0	1-0	0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record	1-2	1-1	0-1

Northwestern’s Offense vs. Nebraska’s Defense (2023)

The Wildcats rank 123rd in the FBS averaging 3.2 yards per carry. The Cornhuskers allow 2.7 per rushing attempt (sixth in college football).

Northwestern has the 121st-ranked rushing offense in the FBS (104.3 yards per game). It faces Nebraska’s fourth-ranked rushing defense, which allows 75.8 on the ground.

The Wildcats have the 123rd-ranked offense in the FBS in terms of yards per game (307.7), and will be up against a top-10 defense in that category, the No. 23 ranked Cornhuskers (323).

Nebraska’s defense gives up 6.3 yards per pass attempt (22nd in the FBS). Northwestern’s offense averages 6.1 yards per pass (118th in college football).

Nebraska vs. Northwestern Prediction and Pick

Our prediction for Nebraska vs. Northwestern sees the Cornhuskers (-425 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. Based on our analysis of the historical stats for this matchup, we recommend betting on the over at 39.5 points.

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Matt Rooney

Matt is from the Chicagoland area and has been working in Chicago sports since 2015 with stops at WGN Radio, the Chicago Blackhawks, Stadium, and NBC Sports Chicago prior to landing at Betsperts. Matt covers just about everything for Betsperts and Bleacher Nation but focuses on the NHL and college football.

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