Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24
PEAC will be handling the TV broadcast as the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Purdue Boilermakers face off in a week five Big Ten matchup. The game is set for 12:00 ET at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette. Nebraska is 3-1 on the season, while Purdue comes in at 1-2. The Cornhuskers are favored by -10 points, and the over/under line is currently 49 points.
NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Nebraska Cornhuskers -10
This game will be played at Ross-Ade Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 28th.
WHY BET THE NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS:
- We have the Nebraska Cornhuskers winning this one by a score of 27 to 16
- Not only do we have the Nebraska Cornhuskers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -10
- We see this game finishing below the line of 49 points
Will The Nebraska Cornhuskers Win As Road Favorites?
Nebraska is looking to bounce back after a 31-24 loss to Illinois at home. The Cornhuskers, who were -9.5 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 55 points surpassed the over/under line of 42.5 points. This was Nebraska’s first loss of the season, and they are now 3-1.
Nebraska led 10-7 after the first quarter, but Illinois outscored them 10-7 in the second quarter to tie the game at 17-17 at halftime. The Cornhuskers took a 24-17 lead in the third quarter, but Illinois tied the game at 24, and in overtime, Nebraska was outscored 7-0.
Nebraska’s offense, led by quarterback Dylan Raiola, put up 347 yards in their 31-24 loss to Illinois. Raiola completed 68.6% of his passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns, ending the game with a passer rating of 111.25. Jahmal Banks was his top target, hauling in eight receptions for 94 yards.
The Cornhuskers’ offense picked up 20 first downs but struggled to establish the run, finishing with just 50 yards on 32 carries. Dante Dowdell led the team in rushing with 72 yards on 20 attempts.
Nebraska’s defense will need to tighten up after allowing 383 total yards and 31 points in their most recent game. The Illini found success on the ground, rushing for 168 yards, and Nebraska’s secondary struggled, giving up 215 passing yards and four touchdowns through the air. In total, Illinois converted 25 first downs against the Cornhuskers.
Are The Purdue Boilermakers Going Win In At Upset At Ross-Ade Stadium
Purdue is looking to bounce back after a 38-21 road loss to Oregon State. The Boilermakers, who were +2 point underdogs, not only fell straight-up but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points finished at 59, surpassing the over/under line of 51 points.
After a slow start, Purdue trailed 7-0 at the end of the first quarter. They managed to close the gap to 17-7 by halftime but were outscored 7-0 in the third quarter. The Boilermakers then added 14 points in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Oregon State’s 14 points in the final period.
After their 38-21 loss to Oregon State, Purdue’s offense will be looking to bounce back. The Boilermakers managed 323 yards of total offense, with 267 of those coming on the ground. However, Purdue’s passing game was limited to just 56 yards, with Hudson Card completing 7 of 17 passes for 56 yards. He also threw one touchdown and one interception, finishing with a passer rating of 45.22.
On the ground, Devin Mockobee led the way with 168 yards on 16 carries, averaging 10.5 yards per attempt, and scoring one of Purdue’s two rushing touchdowns. Max Klare was the top receiver, with two catches for 46 yards and one touchdown.
Purdue’s defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up 345 rushing yards and four touchdowns to Oregon State in their last game. The Boilermakers allowed 449 total yards and 38 points, with Oregon State moving the chains 25 times. However, Purdue’s pass defense was more effective, limiting Oregon State to just 104 passing yards on 10 completions.