In his fourth year as Nebraska, head coach Scott Frost is confronting increased doubters. Frost was hailed as a savior when he arrived to take over his alma mater. Further, he was Nebraska’s national championship-winning quarterback in 1997. But Frost’s tenure as coach has been an utter flop with the College Football odds. Now Nebraska faces the daunting task of having to go 3-1 in its final four games to salvage a bowl. Meanwhile, Purdue was mauled and exposed in a Saturday loss to Wisconsin. For both teams, failure is not an option if they want to bowl.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 30, 2021, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Tom Osborne Field at Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska |
| Purdue at Nebraska TV Coverage: | ESPN2 |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Purdue | +7½ (-110) | 50 (-110) | +243 |  |
| Nebraska | -7½ (-110) | 50 (-110) | -285 | |
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Purdue Boilermakers at Nebraska Cornhuskers SBG Odds Overview
In this situation, the sports betting handle should split evenly. Neither team has distinguished itself. Gamblers don’t trust either side. Thus, live betting figures to be a popular option.
Purdue Boilermakers Team Overview
Last week Purdue lost to Wisconsin 30-13 as 3.5-point home dogs. The game went over a total of 40.5. As a result, Purdue is 4-3 straight up, 3-4 against the spread, and 1-6 over/under. In sum, Purdue ranks 73rd for total offense and 106th for scoring offense. Defensively, the Boilermakers rank 14th overall and 9th for points allowed.
Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz completed just 5 of 8 passes for 52 yards. But it didn’t matter with the Badgers running for 290 yards on 51 carries. Purdue was rendered helpless by UW. Meanwhile, Purdue’s Aidan O’Connell completed 24 of 32 passes for 200 yards with one touchdown and four interceptions, and Jake Plummer was 3 of 6 for 19 yards.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Team Overview
Last week Nebraska was on a bye. Following a 30-23 win over Minnesota as 4.5-point road favorites. The game went over a total of 49. As a result, Nebraska is 3-5 straight up, 4-3-1 against the spread, and 4-3-1 over/under. Overall, Nebraska ranks 12th for total offense and 50th for scoring offense. Defensively, the Huskers rank 43rd overall and 25th for points allowed. Of great concern is that Nebraska ranks 104th for offensive turnovers. It has killed them all season.
Nebraska showed well in close losses to Oklahoma and Michigan. As a result, their defeat at Minnesota enraged Big Red fans and gamblers. But that has been the story of the Frost era. No consistency, sloppy play, and the Huskers beating themselves.
Purdue Boilermakers at Nebraska Cornhuskers Against the Spread
- Purdue is 1-4 against the spread in their most recent five games
- The Boilermakers are 1-8 vs. the odds in Big Ten matchups
- Purdue is 1-7 on the board against the Big Ten West
- Purdue is 4-16 under the total on the road
- In their last five games, Purdue is 1-4 to the under
- Nebraska has covered five of their most recent seven games
- Nebraska is 7-3 over the total at home
- Purdue has covered four of their last six against Nebraska
Purdue Boilermakers at Nebraska Cornhuskers SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, Purdue struggles with the College Football odds against the Big Ten. Nebraska is coming off a bye and should be fresh to make their bowl push.
Purdue at Nebraska SBG Best Bet: Nebraska Cornhuskers.