Nebraska vs Indiana Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 8

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Indiana wide receiver Donaven McCulley (1) runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana State, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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  • The Indiana is a -6.5 point favorite vs. Nebraska
  • The Nebraska vs. Indiana Total (Over/Under): 50.5 points
  • TV Channel: FOX

The Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-1) visit Memorial Stadium to take on the Indiana Hoosiers (6-0) on Oct. 19 in Bloomington, IN. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT.

Indiana is a betting favorite in Week 8, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The Nebraska vs. Indiana Over/Under is 50.5 total points.

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Nebraska vs. Indiana Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Nebraska+6.5 -10550.5 -110+200
Indiana -6.5 -11550.5 -110-250

Nebraska vs Indiana Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Indiana will win this game with 68.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Nebraska and Indiana, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Nebraska vs Indiana Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Indiana will cover the spread with 54.3% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Nebraska has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games (+5.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.65 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 3 of their last 8 games (+2.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 10 games (+1.15 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 2 of their last 3 away games (+0.85 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Indiana has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 games (+7.40 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Indiana has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Indiana have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Indiana have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+3.75 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Indiana have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.70 Units / 30% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Nebraska players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Nebraska Player Prop Bets Today

  • Rahmir Johnson has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Rahmir Johnson has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Thomas Fidone II has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Dylan Raiola has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 69% ROI)
  • Emmett Johnson has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Indiana players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Indiana Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Omar Cooper Jr. has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Nebraska Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Nebraska is 5-1 against the spread this college football season (+3.9 Units / 58.65% ROI).

  • Nebraska is 4-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.3 Units / 0.57% ROI
  • Nebraska is 1-5 when betting the Over for -4.5 Units / -68.18% ROI
  • Nebraska is 5-1 when betting the Under for +3.9 Units / 59.09% ROI

Indiana Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Indiana is 5-1 against the spread this college football season (+3.9 Units / 58.65% ROI).

  • Indiana is 5-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +5 Units / 5.55% ROI
  • Indiana is 5-1 when betting the Over for +3.9 Units / 59.09% ROI
  • Indiana is 1-5 when betting the Under for -4.5 Units / -68.18% ROI

Nebraska: Keys to the Game vs. Indiana

Nebraska is 1-5 (.167) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards since the 2023 season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .480

Nebraska is 2-6 (.250) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– 7th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .533

Nebraska is winless (0-4) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2023 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .307

Nebraska is 7-1 (.875) when scoring 22 or more points since the 2023 season– T-34th-best in FBS; Average: .757

Indiana: Keys to the Game vs. Nebraska

Indiana is 1-6 (.125) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2023 season– T-5th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .443

Indiana is 1-5 (.167) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2023 season– T-3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .490

Indiana is 1-5 (.143) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-10th-worst in FBS; Average: .506

Indiana is 4-7 (.364) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– 7th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .597

Matchup Notes for Nebraska vs. Indiana

Indiana’s WRs has gained 1,671 yards on 103 receptions (16.2 YPR) this season — 2nd-best among Big Ten WRs. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception this season — T-20th-best among FBS defenses.

Indiana’s offense has thrown for 1,892 passing yards in 6 games (315.3 YPG) this season — 10th-best among FBS offenses. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 188.3 passing yards per game this season — T-32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Indiana’s WRs has gained 1,671 yards on 103 receptions (16.2 YPR) this season — 2nd-best among Big Ten WRs. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 7.4 Yards Per Reception to TEs this season — T-10th-best among FBS defenses.

Rahmir Johnson (NEB) has gained 146 yards on 16 receptions (just 9.1 YPR) this season — T-8th-worst of Qualified Big Ten Skill Players. Indiana’s defense has allowed just 9.3 Yards Per Reception this season — 2nd-best among Big Ten defenses.

Isaiah Neyor (NEB) has gained 291 yards on 17 receptions (17.1 YPR) this season — 7th-best of Qualified Big Ten Skill Players. Indiana’s defense has allowed just 6.2 Yards Per Reception to TEs this season — T-2nd-best among FBS defenses.

Rahmir Johnson (NEB) has averaged 9.1 yards after the catch this season — 3rd-best of Qualified Big Ten Running Backs. Indiana’s defense has allowed just 6.5 RAC to TEs this season — 7th-best among FBS defenses.

Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends

Nebraska RBs have fumbled 5 times in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– most among FBS Teams

Nebraska QBs have fumbled 7 times in close and late situations since the 2023 season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams

Nebraska Skill Players have fumbled 5 times in close and late situations since the 2023 season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams

Nebraska QBs have fumbled 19 times since the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

Nebraska WRs had just one touchdown on 4 receptions in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-5th-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 1.9

Indiana Offensive Stats & Trends

Indiana WRs have 31 receptions for 20 or more yards this season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams

Indiana’s WRs has gained 1,671 yards on 103 receptions (16.2 YPR) this season — 2nd-best among Big Ten WRs. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception this season — T-20th-best among FBS defenses.

Indiana’s offense has thrown for 1,892 passing yards in 6 games (315.3 YPG) this season — 10th-best among FBS offenses. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 188.3 passing yards per game this season — T-32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Indiana’s WRs has gained 1,671 yards on 103 receptions (16.2 YPR) this season — 2nd-best among Big Ten WRs. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 7.4 Yards Per Reception to TEs this season — T-10th-best among FBS defenses.

Indiana WRs have 31 receptions for 20 or more yards this season– most among Big Ten Teams

Nebraska Cornhuskers Defensive Stats & Trends

Nebraska has not allowed any rushing touchdowns on 187 rushes this season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 29.7

Nebraska has not allowed any rushing touchdowns on 187 rushes this season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 29.2

Nebraska has not allowed any rushing touchdowns on 14 rushes in the Red Zone this season– best in FBS; Average: 4.6

Nebraska has not allowed any rushing touchdowns on 14 rushes in the Red Zone this season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 5.3

Nebraska has not allowed any rushing touchdowns on 187 rushes this season– best in FBS; Average: 24

Indiana Hoosiers Defensive Stats & Trends

Indiana has tackled opponents for a loss on 41 of 167 rushing attempts (25% TFL%) this season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 16%.

Indiana has tackled opponents for a loss on 2 of 9 rushing attempts (22% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 7%.

Indiana has tackled opponents for a loss on 41 of 167 rushing attempts (25% TFL%) this season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 16%.

Indiana has tackled opponents for a loss on 41 of 167 rushing attempts (25% TFL%) this season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 17%.

Indiana has tackled opponents for a loss on 3 of 13 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-best in the Big Ten; Average: 14%.


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