Iowa at Nebraska odds, picks and predictions
The Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-6, 3-5 Big Ten) welcome the No. 19 Iowa Hawkeyes (9-2, 6-2) to Memorial Stadium Friday. Kickoff is set for noon ET (CBS). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Iowa vs. Nebraska odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Cornhuskers lost to the Wisconsin Badgers 24-17 in overtime Saturday, pushing as 7-point road underdogs. They are 4-6-1 against the spread (ATS) this season and are 2-4 ATS at home. They are 3-4-1 ATS in Big Ten action. Nebraska is led by QB Heinrich Haarberg, who has 967 passing yards and 477 rushing yards through 10 games. Haarberg (ankle) will be an emergency option Friday, and QB Chubba Purdy will start for a 2nd straight week.
Iowa, which is No. 19 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by Paste BN Sports, beat the Illinois Fighting Illini 15-13 Saturday at home. It failed to cover as a 3-point home favorite. The Hawkeyes are 1-3 ATS over their last 4 but 5-5-1 ATS on the season. They have allowed under 20 points in 7 straight games. Iowa is led by RB Leshon Williams, who has 668 rushing yards through 11 games.
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Iowa at Nebraska odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 5:58 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Iowa +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Nebraska -144 (bet $144 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Iowa +2.5 (-105) | Nebraska -2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 25.5 (O: -102 | U: -120)
Iowa at Nebraska picks and predictions
Prediction
Nebraska 14, Iowa 13
Moneyline
PASS.
Iowa plays in close games, having 3 of its last 4 finish within 3 points. With that in mind, take it on the spread for the better value here.
Against the spread
BET IOWA +2.5 (-105).
Iowa has been solid on the road this season. It beat Northwestern 10-7 on a neutral field in Week 10, Wisconsin 15-6 on the road in Week 7, and Iowa State 20-13 on the road in Week 2. Its lone road loss was to No. 11 Penn State in Week 4. It is 2-1 ATS in true road games.
Nebraska is 1-4 ATS over its last 5 home games, and it has lost 3 straight overall. It is just 1-3-1 ATS over its last 5. It is a side that hasn't met expectations and shouldn't quite be a home favorite against a top-25 Hawkeyes.
Take IOWA +2.5 (-105).
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 25.5 (-102).
While nothing about Iowa's team suggests the Over is the right play, this is just too low. It will be the Hawkeyes' lowest total of the season, and they have scored in double digits in 7 straight games, notching 15 or more in their last 2.
Nebraska is 3-1 O/U over its last 4 games and has scored 17 or more in 5 of its last 6. It has allowed 20 or more in 2 of its last 3. Expect some points and take OVER 25.5 (-102) here.
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