Iowa vs Nebraska Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Nov 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Iowa vs Nebraska
Iowa face Nebraska at Memorial Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Friday, November 28.
Nebraska and Iowa are capable of scoring more than 39.5 points. Therefore, we’re going Over the total line and expect a payout at -110.
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Iowa Hawkeyes claimed a victory in their previous game. A 20-17 home win occurred against Michigan State Spartans at Kinnick Stadium.
Nebraska Cornhuskers lost on the road in their last game. Penn State Nittany Lions won 37-10 at Beaver Stadium.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Iowa have won the last two meetings against Nebraska. They triumphed 13-10 at Memorial Stadium and then 13-10 at Kinnick Stadium. The past 6 games between the teams have seen Iowa win five times.
Quarterbacks
Mark Gronowski
TJ Lateef
Iowa vs Nebraska Prediction & Picks
Explore our top Iowa vs Nebraska betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.
Game Prediction
The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals for this college football showdown. Our pick is for Over 39.5 points to be scored at odds of -110 which makes plenty of appeal.
Our CFB predictions are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.
Key Iowa vs Nebraska stats:
Over 39.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, there’s a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Mark Gronowski (Iowa) can be backed at -114 to surpass 126.5 passing yards. There’s an opportunity to place a QB Passing Yards bet, with him capable of covering an appealing line.
The odds for Jacory Barney Jr. (Iowa) to exceed 22.5 receiving yards stand at -114. There’s an opportunity to place a Player Receiving Yards bet, with him capable of covering an appealing line.
Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Over 39.5 on the total, Iowa to cover the -5.5 spread and Mark Gronowski (Iowa) to have Over 126.5 passing yards.
The same game parlay option is fantastic for football bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.
Correct Score Prediction
27
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17
Nebraska
There’s the chance to land massive odds when it comes to a Iowa correct score win. We’ll try a 27-17 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.
Iowa vs Nebraska Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.
Iowa are -222 favorites and that means a 69% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Nebraska are trading at +184.
5.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 39.5 right now. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you fancy Over 39.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.
Consider every angle when placing your college football wagers. The best betting sites have a huge selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Iowa Hold Advantage in Recent Head-to-Head Meetings at Memorial Stadium
Nebraska have a 6-4 record in their last 10 home games, posting 33.90 points per contest while yielding 19.60.
Iowa own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 23.70 points on average and giving up 21.10.
Iowa beat Nebraska 13-10 when they last met at Memorial Stadium. Iowa have taken all 3 of the recent head-to-head meetings at Memorial Stadium.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O39.5 | U39.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nebraska Home Stats |
6-4 | 53.50 | 33.90 | 19.60 | 8 | 2 | |
 Iowa Away Stats |
4-6 | 44.80 | 23.70 | 21.10 | 7 | 3 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O39.5 = Games Over 39.5 Points
- U39.5 = Games Under 39.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Iowa Hawkeyes Stats
Nebraska Cornhuskers Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
- +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 43.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 44.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 39.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 39.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 27.30 pts and allowed 15.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 23.70 pts and allowed 21.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 53.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 51.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 39.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 39.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 31.50 pts and allowed 21.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 33.50 pts and allowed 18.00 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indiana
|
11 | 0 | 476 | 128 | 348 | 7-0 | 4-0 | 11W |
Ohio State
|
11 | 0 | 417 | 84 | 333 | 7-0 | 4-0 | 11W |
Oregon
|
10 | 1 | 432 | 164 | 268 | 6-1 | 4-0 | 5W |
Michigan
|
9 | 2 | 322 | 197 | 125 | 5-0 | 4-2 | 5W |
USC
|
8 | 3 | 409 | 259 | 150 | 6-0 | 2-3 | 1L |
Washington
|
8 | 3 | 391 | 207 | 184 | 5-1 | 3-2 | 2W |
|
Iowa
|
7 | 4 | 307 | 166 | 141 | 5-2 | 2-2 | 1W |
Illinois
|
7 | 4 | 332 | 266 | 66 | 5-1 | 2-3 | 1L |
|
Nebraska
|
7 | 4 | 335 | 236 | 99 | 4-2 | 3-2 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
6 | 5 | 262 | 274 | -12 | 6-0 | 0-5 | 2L |
Northwestern
|
6 | 5 | 257 | 231 | 26 | 5-2 | 1-3 | 1W |
Penn State
|
5 | 6 | 341 | 221 | 120 | 4-3 | 1-3 | 2W |
Rutgers
|
5 | 6 | 308 | 342 | -34 | 4-2 | 1-4 | 1L |
Wisconsin
|
4 | 7 | 147 | 242 | -95 | 4-3 | 0-4 | 1W |
Maryland
|
4 | 7 | 254 | 280 | -26 | 3-4 | 1-3 | 7L |
UCLA
|
3 | 8 | 208 | 372 | -164 | 2-4 | 1-4 | 4L |
Michigan State
|
3 | 8 | 257 | 331 | -74 | 3-3 | 0-5 | 8L |
Purdue
|
2 | 9 | 222 | 326 | -104 | 2-4 | 0-5 | 9L |
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