At the beginning of the season, Nebraska was touted as a team ready for a major breakout season. A majority of the pajama boy media was ready to proclaim the Big Red as Big Ten West champions. Second-year head coach Scott Frost has been struggling to get the full commitment from his team in a disappointing season. However, last week the Cornhuskers scored a 54-7 College Football betting payout at Maryland to stay in bowl contention. On Friday Nebraska hosts a must-win home game against Iowa. With a win, a bad season is saved.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers
| Date and Time: | Friday, November 29, 2019, 2:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska |
| Iowa vs. Nebraska TV Coverage: | BTN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Iowa | -5 (-110) | 43½ (-110) | -220 |  |
| Nebraska | +5 (-110) | 43½ (-110) | +180 | |
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Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Overview
Nebraska has an online wagering record of 5-6 straight up, 2-9 against the spread and 5-6 under the total. Specifically, the win at Maryland snapped a four-game straight up and seven-game odds losing streak. Nebraska ranks 51st in the nation for scoring offense and 67th for points allowed. Quarterback Adrian Martinez looks healthy again after suffering from injuries in the mid-year. Certainly, the sellout crowd at home will add a boost to what is the most critical game of the Frost era. Nebraska has not had the season it was hyped for but a win can salvage everything.
Iowa is 8-3 straight up, 5-6 vs. the odds, and 2-8-1 under the total. Last week the Hawkeyes held off Illinois 19-10 as 15-point home overlays. Iowa ranks a lackluster 102nd for scoring offense, but fifth for points allowed.
Key Hawkeyes: QB Nate Stanley (2639 YDS, 59.8 COMP, 7.6 AVG, 14 TD, 6 INT, 21 SACK, 133.3 RTG), RB Mekhi Sargent (109 ATT, 498 YDS, 4.5 AVG, 4 TD), WR Ihmir Smith Marsette (41 REC, 654 YDS, 16.0 AVG, 4 TD), PK Keith Duncan (22-22 XP, 27-32 FG, 103 PTS), LB Kristian Welch (70 TACKLES, 3 SACKS)
Key Cornhuskers: QB Adrian Martinez (1906 YDS, 59.7% COMP, 8.2 AVG, 10 TD, 8 INT, 21 SACKS, 135.7 RTG, 123 ATT, 582 YDS, 4.7 AVG, 7 TD), RB Dedrick Mills (119 ATT, 651 YDS, 5.5 AVG, 10 TD), WR JD Spielman (46 REC, 864 YDS, 18.8 AVG, 4 TD), PK Matt Waldoch (5-5 XP, 3-3 FG, 15 PTS), LB Mohamed Barry (83 TACKLES, 1 SACK)
Iowa and Nebraska vs. The Line
The Hawkeyes are:
- 5-7-1 against the spread in their last 13 away games
- 7-3 over the total on the road
- 4-1 on the board at Nebraska
- 2-1 over the total in road games vs. the Huskers
The Cornhuskers are:
- 4-16 against the spread in their last 20 home games
- 2-5 under the total at Memorial Stadium
- 2-5 vs. line in their head to head series with Iowa
- 5-1 over the total in their last six games against the Hawkeyes
Iowa vs. Nebraska College Football Betting Picks
In this situation, Nebraska is playing its biggest game in years. Look for an “All Hands on Deck” effort and a College Football Betting upset win. The Big Red will bowl!
Iowa vs. Nebraska College Football Betting Prediction: Nebraska Cornhuskers
Iowa vs. Nebraska College Football Betting Score Prediction: Nebraska 31, Iowa 20