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Nebraska Cornhuskers Favored by 6.5 Points in Highly Anticipated Big Ten Showdown Against UCLA Bruins

Game time: November 2, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET

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

Article updated Oct 31, 6:08 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming Big Ten conference game between the UCLA Bruins and Nebraska Cornhuskers is highly anticipated, with Nebraska holding a slight edge in their head-to-head

Game outlook

The upcoming Big Ten conference game between the UCLA Bruins and Nebraska Cornhuskers is highly anticipated, with Nebraska holding a slight edge in their head-to-head history. The most recent meeting between these two teams resulted in a victory for the Cornhuskers in 2015. As kickoff approaches, Nebraska is favored to win by -6.5 points according to current betting lines. Fans can expect an exciting matchup at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE on Saturday at 3:30 ET.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bruins +200 | Cornhuskers -243

Spread: Bruins +6.5 (-110) | Cornhuskers -6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 39.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nebraska will win straight-up is 71%.

UCLA Bruins

Coach DeShaun Foster and his UCLA Bruins are currently in their inaugural Big Ten campaign, with a disappointing record of 2-5 overall and 1-4 in conference play. After a promising win against Hawaii in week one, the team has struggled, losing five consecutive games before finally securing a victory against Rutgers. Quarterback Ethan Garbers has had a challenging season, throwing for 1,484 yards with eight touchdowns and nine interceptions. Tight end Moliki Matavao and running back T.J. Harden have been key contributors on offense. Defensively, UCLA has allowed an average of 29.0 points per game against FBS competition, ranking 84th in the nation. The team currently has a power ranking of 95 and is ranked 124th in offense and 100th in defense.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers Analysis

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have had a mixed season so far, starting off strong with a 3-0 record but facing some tough conference losses recently. Despite a standout performance by freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola, the team has struggled to maintain momentum in key matchups. The defense remains a top-25 unit in the nation, allowing an average of 20.3 points per game. Currently ranked 61st in power rankings, the Cornhuskers are #90 for offense and #19 for defense, with a record of 5-3 (5-2-1 ATS) overall. In their recent history against UCLA, the Cornhuskers have had the upper hand with a 1-2 record.

UCLA +6.5 Favored to Cover the Spread in Upcoming Game Against Nebraska

In this upcoming game, I am leaning towards selecting UCLA +6.5. Despite their 2-5 record, I believe UCLA is a more competitive team than their win-loss ratio suggests. Most of their losses have been against highly-ranked opponents according to the AP Top 25 poll. Additionally, their close home defeat against Minnesota demonstrates their ability to contend with tough teams. On the other hand, Nebraska may struggle to maintain a significant lead in this matchup due to their offensive style. With a heavy focus on rushing plays and average passing yardage, Nebraska lacks the explosiveness needed to dominate a game. This limitation should provide UCLA with the opportunity to keep the game close. Therefore, I am favoring UCLA to cover the spread.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · UCLA Bruins+235 → +250Moved
  • Moneyline · Nebraska Cornhuskers-287 → -300Moved
  • Spread · UCLA Bruins+7 (-110) → +7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Nebraska Cornhuskers-7 (-110) → -7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over40.5 (-110) → 38.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under40.5 (-110) → 38.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

UCLA Bruins
2-5 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Nebraska Cornhuskers
4-3 matchup record · 4-4-2 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-10-31T22:08:25.658Z). 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

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

UCLA Bruins defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 27-20

UCLA Bruins defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 27-20 on November 2, 2024, a 7-point decision in the series. UCLA Bruins' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 14-7. Against SportsJaw's recorded UCLA Bruins +7.5 (-110) spread, UCLA Bruins covered, while the 47 combined points finished over the recorded total of 38.5.

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Tipster picks

  • TgodfreySpread · UCLA Bruins -7 (-110)Win
  • StevehSpread · UCLA Bruins +7 (-110)Win
  • MikehuffSpread · UCLA Bruins -7 (-110)Win
  • Roderick806Spread · Nebraska Cornhuskers -6.5 (-110)Loss
  • ThehitmanSpread · Nebraska Cornhuskers -6.5 (-110)Loss
  • AliencreationSpread · Nebraska Cornhuskers -7 (-110)Loss
  • AliencreationMoneyline · Nebraska Cornhuskers -280Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Nebraska Cornhuskers -7 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 38.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Nebraska Cornhuskers -7 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 38.5 (-110)Win