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Rutgers Scarlet Knights Set to Face Off Against Nebraska Cornhuskers in Highly Anticipated Big Ten Matchup

Game time: October 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) — Lincoln, NE

Article updated Oct 3, 6:06 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This Saturday, the undefeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-0, 1-0 B1G) will face off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-1, 1-1 B1G) in a highly anticipated Big Ten matchup.

Game outlook

This Saturday, the undefeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-0, 1-0 B1G) will face off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-1, 1-1 B1G) in a highly anticipated Big Ten matchup. Nebraska has historically dominated the series with a 6-0-0 record against Rutgers, including a close 14-13 victory in their last meeting in 2022. The game will be held at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE, with kickoff at 4:00 ET. Currently, Nebraska is the betting favorite with a -7 opening line that has not changed.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Scarlet Knights +223 | Cornhuskers -273

Spread: Scarlet Knights +7 (-110) | Cornhuskers -7 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 40.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nebraska will win straight-up is 73%.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Rutgers football team, under the leadership of head coach Greg Schiano, is off to a strong start this season with a perfect 3-0 record, including notable wins against Akron and Virginia Tech. With a relatively light schedule ahead, the Scarlet Knights are seen as a serious threat in the Big Ten Conference. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has been a standout performer, with top receiver Dymere Miller and running back Kyle Monangai also making significant contributions on offense. Defensively, coordinator Joe Harasymiak has helped the team allow only 19.3 points per game against FBS opponents. With a solid power ranking of 82, Rutgers is currently ranked 38th in offense and 32nd in defense, making them a team to watch in the upcoming games.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers Analysis

In his second season at Nebraska, Coach Matt Rhule is looking to revitalize the football program and bring them back to national prominence. Despite a 4-1 start to the season, including wins over Colorado and Purdue, the team suffered a setback with a loss to #24 Illinois. The Huskers are led by standout freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola, who has put up impressive numbers early in the season. The team's defense has been a force to be reckoned with, ranking 12th in the country in defensive scoring and 6th in sacks per game. With three more ranked opponents on the schedule, Nebraska's odds to win the Big Ten Championship are at +13,000. They currently hold a power ranking of 35, with a strong defense ranked 19th in the nation. In their upcoming matchup against Rutgers, the Cornhuskers will look to continue their success on both sides of the ball.

Nebraska Faces Similar Challenge Against Rutgers: Favorable Betting Opportunity Detected

This upcoming game presents a similar scenario for Nebraska as their previous match against Illinois. Based on the offering of a full possession's worth of points with an experienced quarterback on the opposing team, I see a favorable betting opportunity. Having supported Illinois +8.5 in their previous game in Lincoln, I am inclined to back the undefeated Rutgers team plus the points in this instance. Both teams boast strong defensive capabilities, conceding fewer than 20.0 points per game. However, the pivotal factor for me is the discrepancy in quarterback experience between the two teams. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola, though promising, is a freshman facing a formidable defense, while Rutgers has a senior quarterback in Athan Kaliakmanis. With Rutgers' strong presence in the trenches and preference for a run-heavy strategy likely to reduce overall possessions, I am opting to support Rutgers +7.0 in this anticipated Big Ten showdown.

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SportsJaw Scarlet Knights vs Cornhuskers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Scarlet Knights vs Cornhuskers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Rutgers Scarlet Knights+235 → +220Moved
  • Moneyline · Nebraska Cornhuskers-285 → -260Moved
  • Spread · Rutgers Scarlet Knights+7 (-110) → +7 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Nebraska Cornhuskers-7 (-110) → -7 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over43.5 (-110) → 39.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under43.5 (-110) → 39.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Rutgers Scarlet Knights
3-0 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Nebraska Cornhuskers
3-1 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-10-03T22:06:58.215Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2022-10-07Nebraska Cornhuskers 14 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights 13
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 14-7

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 14-7 on October 5, 2024, a 7-point decision in the series. Nebraska Cornhuskers' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 7-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Rutgers Scarlet Knights +7 (-110) spread, the spread pushed, while the 21 combined points finished under the recorded total of 39.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • HopkinspicksSpread · Nebraska Cornhuskers -7 (-110)Push
  • VegaspatSpread · Rutgers Scarlet Knights +7 (-110)Push
  • GsimmsTotal · Under 40.5 (-110)Win
  • MackintoshSpread · Rutgers Scarlet Knights +7 (-110)Push
  • JohnmiznerTotal · Under 40.5 (-110)Win
  • RoycejacobsSpread · Rutgers Scarlet Knights +7 (-110)Push
  • RoycejacobsTotal · Over 40.5 (-110)Loss
  • PeytoncSpread · Rutgers Scarlet Knights +7 (-110)Push
  • IroncladlocksTotal · Under 40 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Nebraska Cornhuskers -7 (-110)Push
  • CoolioTotal · Over 39.25 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Nebraska Cornhuskers -7 (-110)Push
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 39.25 (-110)Loss