Iowa vs. Nebraska odds, line, spread: 2023 college football picks, Week 13 predictions by proven model
The annual standoff between the Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-6) and Iowa Hawkeyes (9-2) will take place the day after Thanksgiving on CBS. The host Cornhuskers are looking to play in a bowl game for the first time since 2016, but they will have to snap a three-game losing skid that includes falling to Wisconsin in Week 12 24-17. Meanwhile, Iowa has won six of its last seven and are looking for a win before they head to Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship.
Kickoff is at noon ET on CBS and Paramount+. The Cornhuskers are 2.5-point favorites in the latest Nebraska vs. Iowa odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 24.5, one of the lowest totals in all of college football this season. Before locking in any Nebraska vs. Iowa picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now the model has dialed in on Nebraska vs. Iowa and just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are the college football odds and trends for Iowa vs. Nebraska:
- Nebraska vs. Iowa spread: Nebraska -2.5
- Nebraska vs. Iowa over/under: 24.5
- Nebraska vs. Iowa money line: Nebraska -146, Iowa +123
- Nebraska vs. Iowa picks: See picks here
- Nebraska vs. Iowa streaming: Paramount+
Why Nebraska can cover
Nebraska has had a lot of success playing the day after Thanksgiving, and Friday's game will be the 34th consecutive time the Cornhuskers have taken the field on Black Friday. They will also be playing at home, and are 10-7 at Memorial Stadium the Friday after Thanksgiving since 1990.
The Cornhuskers will also be extra motivated since Friday's game gives them another opportunity to play in a bowl game. They are also going up against an Iowa team that is dealing with injuries and has the Big Ten championship game to prepare for, which adds to Nebraska's potential to cover. See picks at SportsLine.
Why Iowa can cover
The Hawkeyes defense has been their bread and butter all season, and that defensive front will be on display on Friday. Iowa is third in the Big Ten in points allowed per game (12.4) and fourth in yards allowed per game (281.4), which makes up for them being ranked last in scoring offense (18.5). This is how the Hawkeyes have won six of their last seven games with the Under hitting in six straight.
Iowa also has history on its side. The Hawkeyes hold the 8-4 advantage in the overall series since Nebraska joined the Big Ten, and they are 5-1 over six matchups in Lincoln. See picks at SportsLine.
How to make Iowa vs. Nebraska picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 32 points. It also says one side of the spread hits almost 60% of the time. You can see the model's pick at SportsLine.
