The Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-1) and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-0) play on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) in a clash of Big Ten opponents.

The Cornhuskers are the favorites (-6.5) in their game against the Scarlet Knights, with the over/under being 39.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Cornhuskers are -256 and the Scarlet Knights are +205.)

Below you can find our betting primer for this this contest between the Cornhuskers and the Scarlet Knights, and find all of our predictions here, too!

Nebraska vs. Rutgers betting lines

• Spread favorite: Cornhuskers (-6.5)
• Moneyline: Cornhuskers (-256), Scarlet Knights (+205)
• Total: 39.5 points
• TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Nebraska vs. Rutgers betting info and stats

Nebraska has four wins against the spread so far this season (4-1-0). Nebraska has an ATS record of 4-1 this season when the favorite by 6.5 points or more. Nebraska has been favored on the moneyline for five games this season, and it has recorded a 4-1 record in those contests. Rutgers has a single win against the spread this season (1-0-0). Rutgers has not played a game as the underdog on the moneyline yet this season.

Nebraska vs. Rutgers recent stats and trends

Nebraska Cornhuskers

• Nebraska is 2-1 against the spread over its last three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those matchups.
• In one of those three games, the final combined score went over the set total.
• The last three Nebraska games averaged 46.5 total points, seven more points than this matchup’s point total.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Nebraska vs. Rutgers key players

Nebraska Cornhuskers

• Dylan Raiola has thrown for 1,211 yards (242.2 ypg) to lead Nebraska, completing 70.2% of his passes and collecting nine touchdown passes compared to two interceptions this season.
• Dante Dowdell has racked up 277 yards on 60 carries while finding the end zone four times.
• Emmett Johnson has racked up 174 yards on 21 attempts, scoring one time. He’s grabbed six passes for 83 yards (16.6 per game), as well.
• Isaiah Neyor’s 291 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 28 times and has registered 17 catches and four touchdowns.
• Jahmal Banks has caught 20 passes for 252 yards (50.4 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Jaylen Lloyd’s four grabs have turned into 137 yards.
• MJ Sherman leads the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has two TFL and 12 tackles.
• Nebraska’s tackle leader, John Bullock, has 29 tackles, five TFL, two sacks, and one interception this year.
• Malcolm Hartzog has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 18 tackles and three passes defended to his name.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

• Athan Kaliakmanis has racked up 761 yards on 61.5% passing while tossing seven touchdown passes with one interception this season. He’s also run for 67 yards .
• Kyle Monangai is his team’s leading rusher with 97 carries for 589 yards, or 147.3 per game. He’s found the end zone six times on the ground, as well.
• Samuel Brown V has taken 33 carries and totaled 172 yards with three touchdowns.
• Dymere Miller has racked up 227 receiving yards on 15 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring one touchdown as a receiver.
• Ian Strong has caught 12 passes and compiled 186 receiving yards (46.5 per game) with one touchdown.
• Kenny Fletcher has racked up 122 reciving yards (30.5 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
• Eric Rogers has racked up one sack to lead the team, while also picking up one TFL, 13 tackles, and one interception.
• Dariel Djabome is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 20 tackles.
• Robert Longerbeam leads the team with one interception, while also collecting 11 tackles and one pass defended.

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