The Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-6, 3-5 Big Ten) battle #16 Iowa Hawkeyes (9-2, 6-2 Big Ten) on Friday afternoon in a conference clash. Nebraska fell to Wisconsin on the road last week, losing 24-17, their third consecutive defeat. Iowa squeaked by Illinois, 15-13, their sixth win of their past seven. The Cornhuskers upset the Hawkeyes last season, winning 24-17 despite Iowa being favored by 11 points in that game. Before that, the Hawkeyes had rattled off seven straight wins versus the Cornhuskers, so we’ll see what Friday’s contest bring us.
Will Iowa record their tenth win, or will Nebraska secure a bowl berth?
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Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Odds and Match Details
Team | Spread | Total | ML |
Iowa Hawkeyes | +1.5 (-110) | Over 26.5 (-110) | +100 |
Nebraska Cornhuskers | -1.5 (-110) | Under 26.5 (-110) | -120 |
Odds Courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook, subject to change*
Fixture: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers
Date and Time: November 24, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. EST
Location: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE
Weather Forecast: Partly Cloudy, 32 Degrees
Key Stats
Iowa
Points Per Game: 18.5
Points Allowed Per Game: 12.4
3rd Down Efficiency: 30.77%
4th Down Efficiency: 66.67%
Passing Yards Per Game: 259.6
Passing Yards Per Attempt: 9.3
Passing TDs: 21
Rushing Yards Per Game: 119.27
Rushing TDs: 10
Sacks: 20
Interceptions: 9
Nebraska
Points Per Game: 18.7
Points Allowed Per Game: 18.7
3rd Down Efficiency: 37.04%
4th Down Efficiency: 50%
Passing Yards Per Game: 222.0
Passing Yards Per Attempt: 5.9
Passing TDs: 7
Rushing Yards Per Game: 186.09
Rushing TDs: 16
Sacks: 31
Interceptions: 8
Game Prediction
These conference rivals boast two of the best defenses in the country. Iowa allows the 15th-fewest yards, while Nebraska gives up the sevent-fewest. As a result, the total has been set to just 26.5 points, one of the lowest totals you’ll ever see.
Both schools average under 20 points per game, and this is going to be a grind all day long. Six straight games have gone under for the Hawkeyes, and expect very few points to be scored here.
Final Pick:
Under 26.5 (-108)
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Lucas Abrenica has worked as a sports betting writer for over three years, with the aim of helping both experienced and casual sports bettors in their decision-making. He uses his own personal background as a bettor to help guide the information and advice in his articles.