Will Nebraska cover the spread vs. Purdue? Promo Codes, Betting Trends, Record ATS

KOLN

26 October 2023

The Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-3) host the Purdue Boilermakers (2-5) on Saturday, October 28, 2023 in a matchup between Big Ten opponents at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). Purdue is a 1.5-point underdog. The contest's point total is set at 39.5.

On defense, Nebraska has been a top-25 unit, ranking 21st-best by allowing only 313.6 yards per game. The offense ranks 106th (328.9 yards per game). Purdue is posting 370.7 total yards per contest on offense this season (79th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 395.4 total yards per contest (92nd-ranked).

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Nebraska vs. Purdue Game Info

Game Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023
Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Venue: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)
TV Channel: Fox Sports 1

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Nebraska Recent Performance

The Cornhuskers have been a bottom-25 offensive unit over their last three contests, averaging 288.3 total yards per game over that stretch (-100-worst). They've been more successful defensively, ceding 334.3 total yards per contest (47th).
In terms of scoring offense, the Cornhuskers rank -93-worst with 14.7 points per game over their last three contests. On the other side of the ball, they rank 60th by surrendering 20.3 points per game over their last three tilts.
With 146 passing yards per game on offense (eighth-worst) and 217.3 passing yards per game allowed on defense (eighth-worst) over the last three games, Nebraska has been playing poorly on both sides of the ball recently.
The last three games have seen the Cornhuskers' rushing offense struggle, ranking worst in the FBS in rushing yards (142.3 per game). They rank 73rd defensively (117 rushing yards surrendered per game).
The Cornhuskers have one win against the spread and are 2-1 overall in their past three contests.
In Nebraska's past three contests, it has hit the over once.

Week 9 Big Ten Betting Trends

Nebraska Betting Records & Stats

Nebraska has gone 3-4-0 ATS this season.
The Cornhuskers have been favored by 1.5 points or more three times this season, and covered the spread in one of those games.
In Nebraska's seven games with a set total, two have hit the over (28.6%).
Nebraska has not yet lost a game it was the moneyline favorite this season, going 3-0.
Nebraska has won all three games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -125 or shorter.
The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Cornhuskers a 55.6% chance to win.

Nebraska Stats Leaders

Heinrich Haarberg has thrown for 716 yards, completing 51.3% of his passes and collecting five touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He's also run for 424 yards (60.6 ypg) on 85 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
Anthony Grant has carried the ball 70 times for 302 yards (43.1 per game) and three touchdowns.
Billy Kemp IV's team-leading 216 yards as a receiver have come on 21 catches (out of 37 targets) with one touchdown.
Marcus Washington has hauled in eight receptions totaling 176 yards so far this campaign.
Thomas Fidone II's 15 catches have turned into 175 yards and three touchdowns.
Jimari Butler leads the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has three TFL and 15 tackles.
Isaac Gifford is the team's top-tackler this year. He's collected 35 tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception.
Omar Brown has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 23 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended to his name.

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