Nebraska vs Cincinnati Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Aug 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Nebraska vs Cincinnati
Nebraska clash with Cincinnati in this NCAAF matchup at Nippert Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday 28 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
Points Look in Short Supply
When Cincinnati meet Nebraska, we’re not sure that the total points will go over the line. Based on this prediction, you can land odds of -105 for Under 52.5 and this looks worth taking.
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Nebraska Bidding for Another Win
Nebraska Cornhuskers won their previous game. It was a 20-15 triumph at Yankee Stadium against Boston College Eagles.
Cincinnati Bearcats lost when they last took to the field. At Nippert Stadium, they were turned over 20-13 at home to Texas Christian Horned Frogs.
Quarterbacks
Dylan Raiola
Brendan Sorsby
Nebraska vs Cincinnati Prediction & Picks
Get the full betting picture for Nebraska vs Cincinnati, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.
Game Prediction
We’ve identified a betting angle for this college football matchup on the totals. Our best pick is Under 52.5 which can currently be backed at odds of -105.
The formbook is always a smart starting point when making CFB predictions. Up-to-date team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.
Key Nebraska vs Cincinnati stats:
Under 52.5 Probability
According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Best Bet
Under 52.5 Points @ -105
Player Prop Picks
The odds for Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) to have less than 247.5 passing yards stand at -114. If you agree with our verdict that the line is too high, this QB Passing Yards wager is worth backing.
Dane Key (Cincinnati) is available at -114 to end with fewer than 53.5 receiving yards. There’s a strong case for opting for him to fall short of the required total in the Player Receiving Yards market.
Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Under 52.5, Nebraska -6.5 and Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) to go Under 247.5 passing yards.
A same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different outcomes within the same football game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
27
-
17
Cincinnati
There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Huskers to claim a 27-17 win. There’s a huge return if we get this right.
Nebraska vs Cincinnati 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.
Books Make Nebraska Likelier Winners
Sportsbooks’ favorites Nebraska are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -244 about them triumphing means a 71% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. At +198, Cincinnati are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
The spread is calculated to be 6.5, while total points comes in at 52.5. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Under 52.5, then the odds are -105.
You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for every college football game, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.
Player Odds
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Last 5 & H2H
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Stats
Cincinnati Bearcats Stats
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road
- +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 43.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 38.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 52.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 52.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 20.40 pts and allowed 23.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 16.00 pts and allowed 22.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 48.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 49.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 52.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 52.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 23.70 pts and allowed 24.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 24.10 pts and allowed 25.20 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAF Standings Select Season
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Iowa State
|
1 | 0 | 24 | 21 | 3 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1W |
Kansas
|
1 | 0 | 31 | 7 | 24 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Arizona
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Baylor
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
BYU
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
|
Cincinnati
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Colorado
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Houston
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Kansas State
|
0 | 1 | 21 | 24 | -3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Oklahoma State
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
TCU
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Texas Tech
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
UCF
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Utah
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
West Virginia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Illinois
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Oregon
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Washington
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
USC
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
UCLA
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Rutgers
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Purdue
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Penn State
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Ohio State
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Indiana
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Northwestern
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
|
Nebraska
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Minnesota
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Michigan
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Michigan State
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Maryland
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Iowa
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Wisconsin
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
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