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Nebraska vs. Minnesota College Football Odds, Plays and Insights

Check out odds, insights and more in our betting preview for the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers college football matchup on October 16, 2021.

Oct 9, 2021; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost walks off the field after an injury timeout following a play against the Michigan Wolverines during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

The Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-4, 0-0 Big Ten) and the 18th-ranked rushing attack will take the field against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-2, 0-0 Big Ten) and the fifth-ranked rush defense on Saturday, October 16, 2021. The Cornhuskers are favored by 4 points in the outing. The over/under is set at 48.

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Odds for Nebraska vs. Minnesota

Odds courtesy of SI Sportsbook.

Over/Under Insights

  • Nebraska and its opponents have combined to score more than 48 points in three of six games this season.
  • Minnesota has combined with its opponents to score more than 48 points in two games this season.
  • The two teams combine to score 56.3 points per game, 8.3 more than the over/under in this contest.
  • The 37.5 combined points per game that these two squads have allowed this season are 10.5 fewer than the 48 total in this contest.
  • The Cornhuskers and their opponents have scored an average of 54.8 points per game in 2021, 6.8 more than Saturday's total.
  • The 53.3 PPG average total in Golden Gophers games this season is 5.3 points more than this game's over/under.

Nebraska Stats and Trends

  • Nebraska has four wins against the spread in seven games this year.
  • This season, the Cornhuskers have two ATS wins in three games as a favorite of 4 points or more.
  • Nebraska's games this year have hit the over on two of six set point totals (33.3%).
  • The Cornhuskers score 31.9 points per game, 12.3 more than the Golden Gophers surrender per contest (19.6).
  • When Nebraska puts up more than 19.6 points, it is 3-2 against the spread and 3-3 overall.
  • The Cornhuskers average 493.3 yards per game, 185.5 more yards than the 307.8 the Golden Gophers give up per outing.
  • When Nebraska amasses more than 307.8 yards, the team is 4-2 against the spread and 3-4 overall.
  • This year, the Cornhuskers have turned the ball over nine times, while the Golden Gophers have forced nine.
  • Find the latest spread and moneyline odds for Nebraska at SISportsbook.

Minnesota Stats and Trends

  • So far this season Minnesota has two wins against the spread.
  • The Golden Gophers have been underdogs by 4 points or more one time this year and have not covered the spread once.
  • Minnesota's games this season have hit the over on two of five set point totals (40%).
  • The Golden Gophers rack up 6.5 more points per game (24.4) than the Cornhuskers surrender (17.9).
  • When Minnesota scores more than 17.9 points, it is 2-2 against the spread and 3-1 overall.
  • The Golden Gophers average just 7.4 fewer yards per game (334.2) than the Cornhuskers give up per matchup (341.6).
  • In games that Minnesota picks up more than 341.6 yards, the team is 1-1 against the spread and 1-1 overall.
  • The Golden Gophers have five giveaways this season, while the Cornhuskers have eight takeaways .
  • Head to SISportsbook to find the latest moneyline, spread and over/under odds for this matchup.

Season Stats

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