- The Nebraska is a -7 point favorite vs. Rutgers
- The Rutgers vs. Nebraska Total (Over/Under): 41.5 points
- TV Channel: FS1
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-0) visit Tom Osborne Field at Memorial Stadium to take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-1) on Oct. 5 in Lincoln, NE. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00pm EDT.
Nebraska is a betting favorite in Week 6, with the spread sitting at -7 (-110).
The Rutgers vs. Nebraska Over/Under is 41.5 total points.
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Rutgers vs. Nebraska Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Rutgers | +7 -110 | 41.5 -105 | +210 |
| Nebraska | -7 -110 | 41.5 -115 | -275 |
Rutgers vs Nebraska Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Nebraska will win this game with 70.5% 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 Rutgers and Nebraska, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Rutgers vs Nebraska Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Rutgers will cover the spread with 53.4% 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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Rutgers Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 6 games (+4.00 Units / 55% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in their last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 82% ROI)
- Rutgers have covered the 1Q Spread in their last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 60% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 2 of their last 3 away games (+0.95 Units / 29% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 2 of their last 3 away games (+0.90 Units / 28% ROI)
Nebraska Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Nebraska has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games (+5.60 Units / 16% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.80 Units / 43% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 10 games (+3.30 Units / 16% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.65 Units / 22% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.35 Units / 18% ROI)
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Nebraska players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Nebraska Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Thomas Fidone II has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Alex Bullock has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 87% ROI)
- Emmett Johnson has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Heinrich Haarberg has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Malachi Coleman has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 74% ROI)
Rutgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rutgers is against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Rutgers is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
- Rutgers is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
- Rutgers is when betting the Under for Units / ROI
Nebraska Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Nebraska is 4-1 against the spread this college football season (+2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI).
- Nebraska is 3-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.45 Units / -1.01% ROI
- Nebraska is 1-4 when betting the Over for -3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI
- Nebraska is 4-1 when betting the Under for +2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI
Rutgers: Keys to the Game vs. Nebraska
Rutgers is 9-1 (.900) when scoring 22 or more points since the 2023 season– T-27th-best in FBS; Average: .762
Rutgers is 1-7 (.125) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2023 season– T-4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .445
Rutgers is 1-7 (.125) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2023 season– T-13th-worst in FBS; Average: .392
Rutgers is 10-3 (.769) when rushing for more than 100 yards since the 2023 season– T-36th-best in FBS; Average: .650
Nebraska: Keys to the Game vs. Rutgers
Nebraska is winless (0-5) when intercepting no passes since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .362
Nebraska is winless (0-4) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .284
Nebraska is 1-5 (.167) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards since the 2023 season– 4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .486
Nebraska is 1-6 (.143) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .506
Matchup Notes for Rutgers vs. Nebraska
Nebraska’s WRs has 159 receptions in 17 games (just 9.4 per game) since the 2023 season — 17th-worst among FBS WRs. Rutgers’s defense has allowed just 10.2 receptions per game to WRs since the 2023 season — T-10th-best among FBS defenses.
Nebraska’s WRs has 159 receptions in 17 games (just 9.4 per game) since the 2023 season — 5th-worst among Big Ten WRs. Rutgers’s defense has allowed just 17.3 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 5th-best among Big Ten defenses.
Nebraska’s WRs has 159 receptions in 17 games (just 9.4 per game) since the 2023 season — 17th-worst among FBS WRs. Rutgers’s defense has allowed just 17.3 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 5th-best among Big Ten defenses.
Rutgers has 201 receptions in 17 games (just 11.8 per game) since the 2023 season — worst among Big Ten skill players. Nebraska’s defense has allowed 19.9 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 4th-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Rutgers has gained 761 yards on 59 receptions (12.9 YPR) this season — 5th-best among Big Ten skill players. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 8.3 Yards Per Reception to TEs this season — T-25th-best among FBS defenses.
Rutgers’s WRs has gained 585 yards on 38 receptions (15.4 YPR) this season — 4th-best among Big Ten WRs. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 10.0 Yards Per Reception this season — T-24th-best among FBS defenses.
Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends
Rutgers has 201 receptions in 17 games (just 11.8 per game) since the 2023 season — worst among Big Ten skill players. Nebraska’s defense has allowed 19.9 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 4th-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Rutgers TEs have 8 receptions in the Red Zone this season– most among Power Conference Teams
Rutgers TEs have 8 receptions in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams
Rutgers has gained 761 yards on 59 receptions (12.9 YPR) this season — 5th-best among Big Ten skill players. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 8.3 Yards Per Reception to TEs this season — T-25th-best among FBS defenses.
Rutgers’s WRs has gained 585 yards on 38 receptions (15.4 YPR) this season — 4th-best among Big Ten WRs. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 10.0 Yards Per Reception this season — T-24th-best among FBS defenses.
Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends
Nebraska’s WRs has 159 receptions in 17 games (just 9.4 per game) since the 2023 season — 17th-worst among FBS WRs. Rutgers’s defense has allowed just 10.2 receptions per game to WRs since the 2023 season — T-10th-best among FBS defenses.
Nebraska’s WRs has 159 receptions in 17 games (just 9.4 per game) since the 2023 season — 5th-worst among Big Ten WRs. Rutgers’s defense has allowed just 17.3 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 5th-best among Big Ten defenses.
Nebraska’s WRs has 159 receptions in 17 games (just 9.4 per game) since the 2023 season — 17th-worst among FBS WRs. Rutgers’s defense has allowed just 17.3 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 5th-best among Big Ten defenses.
Nebraska has 239 receptions in 17 games (just 14.1 per game) since the 2023 season — 3rd-worst among Big Ten skill players. Rutgers’s defense has allowed 4.1 receptions per game to TEs since the 2023 season — 9th-worst among FBS defenses.
Nebraska has 239 receptions in 17 games (just 14.1 per game) since the 2023 season — 3rd-worst among Big Ten skill players. Rutgers’s defense has allowed just 17.3 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 5th-best among Big Ten defenses.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Defensive Stats & Trends
Rutgers has allowed a Completion Pct of just 20% (1 completions/5 attempts) in the Red Zone this season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 52%
Rutgers has allowed first downs on 62% of rush attempts in close and late situations this season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 19%
Rutgers has allowed first downs on 62% of rush attempts in close and late situations this season– worst in FBS; Average: 21%
Rutgers has allowed a Completion Pct of 74% (40 completions/54 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go since the 2023 season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 58%
Rutgers had no interceptions and 2 TD passes allowed last week– T-2nd-worst in the Big Ten; Average: 1.9
Nebraska Cornhuskers Defensive Stats & Trends
Nebraska has not allowed any rushing touchdowns on 155 rushes this season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 33.6
Nebraska has not allowed any rushing touchdowns on 155 rushes this season– T-best in FBS; Average: 25.2
Nebraska has allowed 7 rushing TDs on 64 carries (9.1 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 4.6
Nebraska has allowed 9 rushing TDs on 531 carries (59 Carries Per TD) since the 2023 season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 24.3
Nebraska has not allowed any rushing touchdowns on 155 rushes this season– T-best in the Big Ten; Average: 34.5
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