Nebraska vs. Northwestern Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 21

Updated Oct. 21, 2023 3:04 p.m. ET

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The Northwestern Wildcats (3-3) are 10.5-point underdogs in a road Big Ten matchup against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-3) on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). The game has an over/under of 40.

The Cornhuskers won versus the Illinois Fighting Illini in their most recent game, 20-7. Against the Howard Bison in their most recent game, the Wildcats won 23-20.

Nebraska vs. Northwestern Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
Location: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) in Lincoln, Nebraska
TV: BTN
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Nebraska vs Northwestern Betting Information updated as of October 21, 2023, 2:46 PM ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Nebraska	-10.5 (-110)	-423	+323	40	-111	-109

Nebraska vs. Northwestern Prediction

Pick ATS: Northwestern (+10.5)
Pick OU: Over (40)
Prediction: Nebraska 25, Northwestern 20

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Nebraska vs. Northwestern Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Cornhuskers 25, Wildcats 15.
The Cornhuskers have an 80.9% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Wildcats have a 23.6% implied probability.
Nebraska has won three games against the spread this season, while failing to cover three times.
Northwestern has covered twice in five chances against the spread this season.

Nebraska vs. Northwestern: Head-to-Head

In their past two matchups, Northwestern holds a split 1-1 record against Nebraska.
In their most recent two matchups, each team has covered one time while both contests eclipsed the total.
Northwestern has been outscored by 46 points in its last two tilts versus Nebraska.

Nebraska vs. Northwestern: 2023 Stats Comparison

	Nebraska	Northwestern
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	19.0 (124)	22.0 (115)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	21.0 (27)	27.3 (68)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	10 (74)	5 (11)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	6 (109)	5 (120)

Nebraska 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Heinrich Haarberg	QB	631 YDS (52.1%) / 4 TD / 2 INT 352 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 58.7 RUSH YPG
Anthony Grant	RB	280 YDS / 3 TD / 46.7 YPG / 4.4 YPC
Billy Kemp IV	WR	20 REC / 219 YDS / 1 TD / 36.5 YPG
Thomas Fidone II	TE	12 REC / 157 YDS / 3 TD / 26.2 YPG
Isaac Gifford	DB	28 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Nick Henrich	LB	22 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK
Omar Brown	DB	22 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Jimari Butler	LB	10 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 3.5 SACK

Northwestern 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Ben Bryant	QB	926 YDS (59.0%) / 6 TD / 3 INT -24 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / -4.0 RUSH YPG
Bryce Kirtz	WR	24 REC / 327 YDS / 3 TD / 54.5 YPG
Cam Porter	RB	299 YDS / 1 TD / 49.8 YPG / 4.0 YPC 12 REC / 68 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 11.3 REC YPG
Brendan Sullivan	QB	192 YDS (67.6%) / 3 TD / 1 INT 96 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 16.0 RUSH YPG
Xander Mueller	LB	33 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 3.5 SACK / 1 INT
Bryce Gallagher	LB	47 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Rod Heard	DB	27 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Devin Turner	DB	26 TKL / 0.0 TFL