Colorado vs. Nebraska odds, line, time: 2023 college football picks, Deion Sanders predictions by proven model
The No. 22 Colorado Buffaloes (1-0) host the Nebraska Cornhuskers (0-1) in their 2023 home opener on Saturday afternoon. The Buffaloes soar into this matchup with their confidence sky-high. In Week 1, Colorado upset TCU 45-42 to open the season with a road win in the debut for head coach Deion Sanders. On the flip side, Nebraska was beaten 13-10 by the Minnesota Golden Gophers. This will be the first home game in the Coach Prime era.
Kickoff from Folsom Field in Boulder is set for noon ET The Buffaloes are 3-point favorites in Nebraska vs. Colorado odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points is 59. Before making any Colorado vs. Nebraska picks, be sure to check out the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. The proprietary computer model is off to a fast 4-2 start on all-top rated college football picks this season. Since its inception, it has generated a stunning profit of more than $2,500 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Colorado vs. Nebraska and just revealed its picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's CFB picks. Here are several college football odds and trends for Nebraska vs. Colorado:
- Colorado vs. Nebraska spread: Buffaloes -3
- Colorado vs. Nebraska over/under: 59 points
- Colorado vs. Nebraska money line: Buffaloes -146, Cornhuskers +124
- COLO: Won outright as a 21-point underdog in Week 1
- NEB: 6-7 ATS since the beginning of the 2022 season
- Colorado vs. Nebraska picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Colorado can cover
Colorado is ready to roll in front of its home crowd for the first time in the 2023 season and the stadium will be rocking. The Buffaloes' offense is littered with playmakers, headlined by junior quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Sanders has terrific pocket presence with the arm strength to push the ball anywhere downfield. The Texas native remains poises under center and that flashed last week.
On Sept. 2, Sanders went 38 of 47 with a school-record 510 yards and four passing touchdowns. Sophomore Travis Hunter is a remarkable athlete, who plays on both offense and defense. Hunter has outstanding ball skills with the capability to high-point the football in traffic. The Georgia native recorded 11 receptions with 119 yards as a receiver. Defensively, he racked up three tackles, one pass breakup and one interception. See which team to pick here.
Why Nebraska can cover
Junior Jeff Sims is an athletic signal caller for the Cornhuskers. The Georgia Tech transfer put up 114 passing yards with one score in the opener against Minnesota. He also led the team with 14 carries for 91 yards. He did throw three interceptions as well but throughout his career he usually takes care of the ball, throwing just 10 interceptions over the last two seasons.
Sophomore receiver Alex Bullock was the leading weapon in Week 1. Bullock has good size (6-foot-2) with strong hands at the catch point. The Nebraska native supplied three receptions with a team-high 56 yards, including a 34-yard touchdown grab. Nebraska was able to establish the ground game against Minnesota, racking up 181 yards on 4.9 yards per carry. Sophomore running back Gabe Ervin Jr. flashed his quickness and burst. He had seven carries with 55 yards. See which team to pick here.
How to make Nebraska vs. Colorado picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 49 points. The model also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.
