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The Nebraska Cornhuskers (0-2) play the Northern Illinois Huskies (1-1) in college football action at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Nebraska vs. Northern Illinois Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 11 points, with sportsbooks listing Nebraska as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Nebraska has -433 odds to pick up the win, while Northern Illinois is listed at +326 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 43.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Nebraska vs. Northern Illinois Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, September 16, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FS1
- Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
- Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)
Betting Preview
Nebraska
Last year, Nebraska put up 10.2 fewer points per game (22.6) than Northern Illinois surrendered (32.8). When Nebraska scored over 32.8 points last year, it went 2-2 against the spread and 2-2 overall. Northern Illinois had a 2-0 record against the spread and a 2-0 record overall in games when it surrendered less than 22.6 points last season. Nebraska racked up 51.5 fewer yards per game (344.2) than Northern Illinois allowed per matchup (395.7) last season.
Northern Illinois
Last season Northern Illinois racked up just 0.3 fewer points per game (27.3) than Nebraska allowed (27.6). Northern Illinois was 2-4 against the spread and 2-4 overall in games when it recorded over 27.6 points last season. When Nebraska gave up less than 27.3 points last year, it had a 4-3 record against the spread and a 4-3 record overall. Northern Illinois collected 41.3 fewer yards per game (373.1) than Nebraska allowed per outing (414.4) last season.
Nebraska vs. Northern Illinois Betting Analysis
Nebraska Betting Insights
Nebraska has covered the spread one time over two games with a set spread. The Cornhuskers are playing as the moneyline favorite in their first game this season. The Cornhuskers have not played a game this season with moneyline odds of -433 or shorter.
Northern Illinois Betting Insights
Northern Illinois has covered the spread in a game one time this year (1-1-0). Games involving Northern Illinois has hit the over once this year. The Huskies won the only game they’ve played as the underdog this season. The Huskies have not entered a game this season as a bigger underdog on the moneyline than the +326 odds on them winning this game.
Nebraska vs. Northern Illinois Against The Spread & Betting Records
Nebraska
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 52.9 | 55.4 | 48.5 |
| Implied Total AVG | 33.6 | 34.9 | 31.5 |
| ATS Record | 5-6-0 | 3-4-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-8-0 | 1-6-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-1 | 2-1 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-6 | 0-4 | 1-2 |
Northern Illinois
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 56.7 | 54.4 | 58.9 |
| Implied Total AVG | 32.8 | 32.3 | 33.2 |
| ATS Record | 4-8-0 | 0-6-0 | 4-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 9-3-0 | 6-0-0 | 3-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-6 | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-3 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
Last Season’s Leaders
Nebraska
- In 10 games last year, Casey Thompson passed for 2,407 yards (240.7 per game), with 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, and a completion percentage of 63.1%.
- Trey Palmer had 71 receptions for 1,043 yards (86.9 per game) and nine touchdowns in 12 games.
- Anthony Grant rushed for 915 yards (76.3 per game) and six touchdowns in 12 games a season ago.
- In 12 games, Marcus Washington had 31 receptions for 471 yards (39.3 per game) and one touchdown.
- On defense last year, Garrett Nelson helped lead the charge with 61 tackles, eight TFL, five sacks, and two passes defended in 11 games.
- In 11 games in 2022, Isaac Gifford recorded 67 tackles, five TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.
- Luke Reimer collected one TFL, 75 tackles, and one interception in nine games played a season ago.
- Ochaun Mathis registered three sacks to go with four TFL and 58 tackles in 11 games.
Northern Illinois
- Harrison Waylee got things done on the ground last year, rushing for 899 yards and five touchdowns in 11 games.
- In the receiving game, Waylee added 119 yards and zero touchdowns on 17 catches.
- As part of the ground attack, Antario Brown ran for 689 yards and seven touchdowns on 6.3 YPC.
- Last year Kacper Rutkiewicz grabbed 26 balls on zero targets for 432 yards and six touchdowns.
- As a key contributor to the pass game, Cole Tucker totaled 630 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 46 catches.
- Last season Daveren Rayner recorded 64 tackles, four TFL, and three sacks in seven games.
- On defense, CJ Brown collected 58 tackles and one interception.
- With 60 tackles and three TFL, Kyle Pugh was a key contributor last season on defense.
- Michael Kennedy delivered five sacks to go with six TFL and 34 tackles in 10 games.
Nebraska vs. Northern Illinois Predictions and Pick
Nebraska vs. Northern Illinois betting card
- Pick ATS:
Northern Illinois (+11)
- Pick OU: Over (43.5)
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Our pick to win this game is Northern Illinois, and we predict that Northern Illinois will cover the spread (Nebraska -11). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 43.5 points.