Northwestern vs Nebraska Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 9

• Nebraska is a -7 point favorite vs. Northwestern
• Northwestern vs. Nebraska Total (Over/Under): 43.5 points
• TV Channel: FS1

Northwestern (5-2) visit Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) to take on Nebraska (5-2) on Oct. 25 in Lincoln, NE. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT.

Nebraska is a betting favorite in Week 9, with the spread sitting at -7 (-115).

The Northwestern vs. Nebraska Over/Under is 43.5 total points.

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

Northwestern vs Nebraska Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Nebraska will win this game with 71.4% 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 Northwestern and Nebraska, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Northwestern vs Nebraska Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Northwestern will cover the spread with 55.6% 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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Northwestern Best Bets Today

• Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 games (+8.70 Units / 13% ROI)
• Northwestern have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.50 Units / 39% ROI)
• Northwestern has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 games (+4.90 Units / 18% ROI)
• Northwestern have covered the 1Q Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.96 Units / 29% ROI)
• Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.80 Units / 49% ROI)

Nebraska Best Bets Today

• Nebraska have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.60 Units / 40% ROI)
• Nebraska has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
• Nebraska has hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.85 Units / 54% ROI)
• Nebraska has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+2.85 Units / 19% ROI)
• Nebraska has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.90 Units / 28% ROI)

Northwestern Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Northwestern is 5-2 against the spread this college football season (+2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI).

• Northwestern is 5-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.5 Units / 17.13% ROI
• Northwestern is 2-5 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI
• Northwestern is 5-2 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI

Nebraska Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Nebraska iss 1-5 against the spread this college football season (-4.55 Units / -68.42% ROI).

• Nebraska is 3-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.55 Units / -4.25% ROI
• Nebraska is 4-2 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI
• Nebraska is 2-4 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI

Northwestern: Keys to the Game vs. Nebraska

Nebraska has not allowed a first down on a pass in close and late situations this season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 28%

Nebraska has not allowed a first down on a pass in close and late situations this season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 27%

Nebraska opponents has averaged 58.7 Passing Attempts per TD (176 Pass Attempts/3 Passing TDs) this season– T-6th-best in FBS; Average: 21.9

Nebraska has allowed a Completion Pct of just 27% (4 completions/15 attempts) in close and late situations this season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 57%

Nebraska has allowed a Completion Pct of just 27% (4 completions/15 attempts) in close and late situations this season– best in FBS; Average: 59%

Nebraska: Keys to the Game vs. Northwestern

Nebraska was 1-3 (.250) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-34th-worst in FBS; Average: .414

Nebraska was 1-4 (.200) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards last season– T-31st-worst in FBS; Average: .379

Nebraska is 9-2 (.818) when rushing for 120 or more yards since the 2024 season– T-32nd-best in FBS; Average: .674

Nebraska is 9-2 (.818) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2024 season– 26th-best in FBS; Average: .642

Matchup Notes for Northwestern vs. Nebraska

Nebraska was 1-3 (.250) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-34th-worst in FBS; Average: .414

Nebraska was 1-4 (.200) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards last season– T-31st-worst in FBS; Average: .379

Nebraska is 9-2 (.818) when rushing for 120 or more yards since the 2024 season– T-32nd-best in FBS; Average: .674

Nebraska is 9-2 (.818) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2024 season– 26th-best in FBS; Average: .642

Nebraska has not allowed a first down on a pass in close and late situations this season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 28%

Nebraska has not allowed a first down on a pass in close and late situations this season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 27%

Nebraska opponents has averaged 58.7 Passing Attempts per TD (176 Pass Attempts/3 Passing TDs) this season– T-6th-best in FBS; Average: 21.9

Nebraska has allowed a Completion Pct of just 27% (4 completions/15 attempts) in close and late situations this season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 57%

Nebraska has allowed a Completion Pct of just 27% (4 completions/15 attempts) in close and late situations this season– best in FBS; Average: 59%

Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends

Nebraska has not allowed a first down on a pass in close and late situations this season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 28%

Nebraska has not allowed a first down on a pass in close and late situations this season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 27%

Nebraska opponents has averaged 58.7 Passing Attempts per TD (176 Pass Attempts/3 Passing TDs) this season– T-6th-best in FBS; Average: 21.9

Nebraska has allowed a Completion Pct of just 27% (4 completions/15 attempts) in close and late situations this season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 57%

Nebraska has allowed a Completion Pct of just 27% (4 completions/15 attempts) in close and late situations this season– best in FBS; Average: 59%

Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends

Nebraska was 1-3 (.250) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-34th-worst in FBS; Average: .414

Nebraska was 1-4 (.200) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards last season– T-31st-worst in FBS; Average: .379

Nebraska is 9-2 (.818) when rushing for 120 or more yards since the 2024 season– T-32nd-best in FBS; Average: .674

Nebraska is 9-2 (.818) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2024 season– 26th-best in FBS; Average: .642

Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends

Nebraska has not allowed a first down on a pass in close and late situations this season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 28%

Nebraska has not allowed a first down on a pass in close and late situations this season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 27%

Nebraska opponents has averaged 58.7 Passing Attempts per TD (176 Pass Attempts/3 Passing TDs) this season– T-6th-best in FBS; Average: 21.9

Nebraska has allowed a Completion Pct of just 27% (4 completions/15 attempts) in close and late situations this season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 57%

Nebraska has allowed a Completion Pct of just 27% (4 completions/15 attempts) in close and late situations this season– best in FBS; Average: 59%

Nebraska Defensive Stats & Trends

Nebraska was 1-3 (.250) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-34th-worst in FBS; Average: .414

Nebraska was 1-4 (.200) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards last season– T-31st-worst in FBS; Average: .379

Nebraska is 9-2 (.818) when rushing for 120 or more yards since the 2024 season– T-32nd-best in FBS; Average: .674

Nebraska is 9-2 (.818) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2024 season– 26th-best in FBS; Average: .642

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