Gamblers betting college football on Thursday have to decide if they want to lay two touchdowns with Nebraska against Washington in the Holiday Bowl.
Based on what happened earlier this season when these two teams met, it is definitely possible gamblers will prefer the Cornhuskers in college football betting online odds at the Sbg sportsbook.
Nebraska -14, total 52.5
Earlier this season the Cornhuskers routed Washington in Seattle by a score of 56-21. There is no question that Nebraska has more talent on both sides of the ball but how motivated they will be for this game is in serious question. The Cornhuskers lost the Big 12 title game and missed out on a BCS bowl. Now they have to find motivation to play a team they beat by 35 points earlier this season.
Talent or Motivation?
What do you do with this game when betting college football? Do you hope that Nebraska shows up and plays well or do you take Washington and hope they can keep it close? Washington is not a good team but they did just enough to make a bowl game. Four times this season Washington had to score in the final minute or in overtime to win. Washington also has the edge as they want revenge for what happened earlier this season.
Quarterbacks
The Huskies have Jake Locker who may be the most overhyped quarterback in NCAA history. Locker did not have a good season but it seemed like every week people were talking about him. He is simply not that good and earlier this season against Nebraska he was 4 of 20 for 70 yards with two interceptions. Nebraska’s Taylor Martinez was also overhyped as early in the season he was a Heisman contender. He collapsed down the stretch and was even pulled by head coach Bo Pelini.
Game Facts
Last year in the Holiday Bowl it was Nebraska routing Arizona by a score of 33-0. This is probably an all or nothing game as Washington went 4-1 in games decided by seven points or less, but in four losses they lost by 30 points ore more. The Huskies are 3-0-1 in college football betting online in their last 4 games overall. The Cornhuskers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in December.