Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview & Spread Pick

Iowa Hawkeyes (9-2 SU, ATS 5-5-1) vs Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-6 SU, ATS 4-6)

Date: 12:00 EST Friday, November 24th

Location: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE), Lincoln, NE

TV: CBS

Point Spread: IA +1.5/Neb -1.5

Money Line: Hawkeyes +100/Huskers -121

Over/Under: 26.5

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The Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers match up in a Big Ten showdown at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE. The over/under for this matchup is set at 26.5, with Nebraska favored by -1.5.

Head-to-Head Matchup:

Iowa seeks revenge in this week’s game after their last encounter ended in a 24-17 victory for Nebraska. In that game, Nebraska ran for 51 yards and passed for 278 yards, while Iowa finished with 150 passing yards and 124 rushing yards.

Iowa Hawkeyes Recent Form:

Heading into the matchup against Nebraska, the Iowa Hawkeyes hold a 9-2 record, following a 15-13 victory over Illinois. Despite the win, Iowa did not cover the -3 spread. The game’s total of 28 points was under the over/under line of 32.5.

Quarterback Deacon Hill of Iowa finished with a QB rating of 92.17, completing 19 of 29 passes for 167 yards and one touchdown. Leshon Williams led the rushing attack with 54 yards on 16 carries. Kaleb Brown was the top receiver, finishing with 71 yards on seven receptions.

Iowa’s defense allowed 282 total yards against Illinois, including 215 passing yards and 67 rushing yards. They rank 50th in points allowed (12.4 per game), 26th against the pass (173 yards per game), and 33rd against the run (112.3 yards per game).

Away Injury Report

Nebraska Cornhuskers Recent Form:

Nebraska is 5-6 following a 24-17 loss to Wisconsin. The combined 41 points surpassed the over/under line of 37. Nebraska, a 6.5-point underdog, did not cover the spread.

Quarterback Chubba Purdy led Nebraska both in passing and rushing against Wisconsin, throwing for 169 yards and one touchdown, and rushing for 105 yards on 14 carries. Jaylen Lloyd was the top receiver with one reception for 58 yards and a touchdown.

Nebraska’s defense allowed 316 total yards to Wisconsin, including 160 passing yards and 156 rushing yards. The Cornhuskers’ defense has accumulated 32 sacks this season and ranks first in QB hurries. They are allowing 18.7 points per game (66th), 221.2 passing yards (87th), and 86.5 rushing yards per game.

Home Injury Report

Betting Trends

• Iowa is 3-2 against the spread in their last five road games.
• Nebraska is 4-5 against the spread in their last ten home games.
• Nebraska is 1-2 against the spread in their last three games as underdogs.
• Iowa is 5-4-1 against the spread in their last ten games as favorites.

Free Pick

With Nebraska’s versatile quarterback options, including Purdy, Haarberg, and Simms, the Cornhuskers may have an edge, particularly with their ability to gain yards on the ground. Additionally, playing at home with a chance to improve their record and bowl eligibility, Nebraska has a strong motivation factor. Conversely, Iowa, having already secured their place in the Big Ten Championship, may focus on avoiding injuries. Take Nebraska -2.