Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/5/24

Nebraska is favored at -7 as they host Rutgers in a week six matchup at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE. Kick-off is set for 4:00 ET, and the game can be seen on FS1. The over/under line is currently at 41.5 points. The Cornhuskers enter the game with a 4-1 record, while Rutgers is also 4-0 on the season.

RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS VS NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights +7

This game will be played at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) at 4:00 ET on Saturday, October 5th.

WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:

• We have the Rutgers Scarlet Knights winning this one by a score of 21 to 14
• Not only do we have the Rutgers Scarlet Knights winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7
• We see this game finishing below the line of 41.5 points

Will The Rutgers Scarlet Knights Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

Rutgers enters Week 6 against Nebraska with a 4-0 record, ranked 45th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 96.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible this season. The Scarlet Knights are 2-0 at home and 1-0 on the road.

They’ve covered the spread in all three games this season, going 3-0 ATS, with an average scoring margin of +18.8 points per game. Rutgers is 2-0 ATS as the favorite and 1-0 as the underdog.

Rutgers’ over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 51.2 points. Their average over/under line is 43.8 points, and this week’s line is set at 41.5 points.

Heading into week 6, Rutgers is averaging 35 points per game, ranking 31st in the nation, and they are 41st in our offensive power rankings. Their ground game is their strength, with 239.5 rushing yards per game on 43.5 attempts, placing them 30th nationally. Kyle Monangai leads the rushing attack with 589 yards, six touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry.

Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has thrown for 761 yards, with seven touchdowns and just one interception, giving him a passer rating of 106. Rutgers ranks 13th in third-down conversions, converting 51% of their attempts. They are 104th in passing yards per game, averaging 190.2 yards.

Rutgers’ defense ranks 16th nationally, allowing just 16.2 points per game. In their recent game, they gave up 18 points but still managed a 21-18 win. Despite allowing 521 total yards, including 314 passing yards, they kept Washington out of the end zone on the ground.

Opponents have averaged 179.5 passing yards per game against Rutgers, completing 56.8% of their throws. On the ground, Rutgers has allowed 173.5 rushing yards per game, ranking 116th nationally, on an average of 28.8 rushing attempts per game.

Are The Nebraska Cornhuskers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

Nebraska enters Week 6 with a 4-1 record, facing Rutgers at home. They are ranked 29th in our power rankings and have a 92.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. However, their odds of winning the Big Ten stand at just 0.3%.

The Cornhuskers have been favored in three of their five games and are 3-0 as the favorite, with an average scoring margin of +18.6 points per game. They are also 3-0 against the spread this season.

Nebraska’s over/under record is 0-3, with their games averaging 43 points. This week’s line is set at 41.5 points, while their average over/under line has been 48.2 points.

Nebraska’s offense is averaging 30.8 points per game heading into week 6, placing them 47th nationally. However, they rank 23rd in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game has been the focal point, ranking 20th in completions and 26th in passing yards, averaging 258.2 yards per game. They are 33rd in passing attempts, and their third-down conversion rate is 45.8%.

Quarterback Dylan Raiola has thrown for 1,211 yards, completing 70.2% of his passes, with nine touchdowns and two interceptions. He has a passer rating of 111. Leading receiver Isaiah Neyor has 291 yards and four touchdowns. On the ground, Nebraska is averaging 145.4 rushing yards per game. Dante Dowdell leads the rushing attack with 277 yards and four touchdowns.

Nebraska’s defense has been impressive this season, allowing just 12.2 points per game, which ranks 12th nationally. In their recent game against Purdue, they gave up only 10 points and limited the Boilermakers to 12 first downs and 226 total yards. Nebraska’s defense also forced an interception in the game.

Opponents have averaged 87.4 rushing yards per game against Nebraska, ranking 17th in the country. Purdue managed just 52 rushing yards on 30 attempts. Through the air, Nebraska has allowed 188.8 passing yards per game, with Purdue throwing for 174 yards on 25 attempts.