Nebraska vs Minnesota Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Oct 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Nebraska vs Minnesota
Nebraska meet Minnesota in this NCAAF Week 8 matchup at Huntington Bank Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 20:00 on Friday, October 17. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
Don’t Underestimate Minnesota
We’re making Minnesota against the spread our prediction when they clash with Nebraska. The line is favorably set at +7.5 and you can secure -102 that this happens.
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Minnesota Bidding to Maintain Winning Run Over Nebraska
Nebraska Cornhuskers won their previous game 34-31. This road victory at SECU Stadium against Maryland Terrapins was their second on the spin.
Minnesota Golden Gophers last game was a 27-20 victory over Purdue Boilermakers at Huntington Bank Stadium. That means it’s now been four home wins on the spin.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Minnesota beat Nebraska when the teams last met. It was a 13-10 scoreline at Huntington Bank Stadium. Minnesota have won all of the past 5 H2H meetings.
Quarterbacks
Dylan Raiola
Drake Lindsey
Nebraska vs Minnesota Prediction & Picks
Our expert Nebraska vs Minnesota tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.
Game Prediction
The underdogs look a great play at +7.5 on the spread. Minnesota could beat their opponents and the -102 about this college football pick makes lots of appeal.
Injuries are always factored in by the CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our predictions are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.
Key Nebraska vs Minnesota stats:
Minnesota +7.5 Probability
The best sportsbooks make it a 50.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this figure between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. That means we are regarding it as a value wager.
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Best Bet
Minnesota +7.5 @ -102
Player Prop Picks
Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) is priced at -114 to have less than 245.5 passing yards. The line looks too high and we’re confident he’ll fall short of the QB Passing Yards total.
You can place a bet on Emmett Johnson (Minnesota) at -114 to record fewer than 96.5 rushing yards. There’s a strong case for opting for him to fall short of the required total in the Player Rushing Yards market.
Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Minnesota +7.5 on the spread, combined with Over 47.5 and Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) to go Under 245.5 passing yards.
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Correct Score Prediction
28
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27
Minnesota
We’re expecting a close battle so it might be worth going for the Huskers to triumph by a 28-27 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.
Nebraska vs Minnesota 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.
Nebraska Favorites to Win According to the Books
The Nebraska odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -270 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 73% chance of winning. Minnesota are the underdogs at +220 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
7.5 is the spread and 47.5 is the total points line. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Under 47.5, then the odds are -105.
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Emmett Johnson Favorite to Be First Touchdown Scorer
The First Touchdown Scorer favorite is Emmett Johnson at +290. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the final TD.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Micro Betting
There are always opportunities to enjoy college football micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Punt, Turnover or Score Play.
Minnesota Riding a Home Hot Streak
Minnesota have put together four straight wins at Huntington Bank Stadium. They are 8-2 in their last 10 home games, averaging 33.30 points scored and 15.50 points allowed.
Nebraska are 4-6 in their last 10 games away from home, scoring 19.00 points per contest and conceding 22.70.
Minnesota earned a 13-10 win against Nebraska in the teams’ last meeting at Huntington Bank Stadium. From 3 head-to-head games at Huntington Bank Stadium, Minnesota have been victorious in all.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O47.5 | U47.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Home Stats |
8-2 | 48.80 | 33.30 | 15.50 | 5 | 5 | |
 Nebraska Away Stats |
4-6 | 41.70 | 19.00 | 22.70 | 3 | 7 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O47.5 = Games Over 47.5 Points
- U47.5 = Games Under 47.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Stats
Minnesota Golden Gophers Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road
- +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 53.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 41.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 47.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 47.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 34.00 pts and allowed 19.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 19.00 pts and allowed 22.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 45.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 48.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 47.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 47.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 25.60 pts and allowed 19.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 33.30 pts and allowed 15.50 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAF Standings Select Season
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indiana
|
10 | 0 | 445 | 121 | 324 | 6-0 | 4-0 | 10W |
Ohio State
|
9 | 0 | 327 | 65 | 262 | 5-0 | 4-0 | 9W |
Oregon
|
8 | 1 | 348 | 124 | 224 | 4-1 | 4-0 | 3W |
Michigan
|
7 | 2 | 253 | 155 | 98 | 5-0 | 2-2 | 3W |
USC
|
7 | 2 | 356 | 196 | 160 | 5-0 | 2-2 | 2W |
|
Nebraska
|
7 | 3 | 325 | 199 | 126 | 4-2 | 3-1 | 1W |
|
Minnesota
|
6 | 3 | 214 | 194 | 20 | 6-0 | 0-3 | 1W |
Iowa
|
6 | 3 | 266 | 123 | 143 | 4-2 | 2-1 | 1L |
Washington
|
6 | 3 | 294 | 180 | 114 | 4-1 | 2-2 | 1L |
Illinois
|
6 | 3 | 298 | 233 | 65 | 4-1 | 2-2 | 1W |
Northwestern
|
5 | 4 | 197 | 172 | 25 | 4-1 | 1-3 | 2L |
Rutgers
|
5 | 5 | 299 | 300 | -1 | 4-2 | 1-3 | 1W |
Maryland
|
4 | 5 | 228 | 211 | 17 | 3-3 | 1-2 | 5L |
UCLA
|
3 | 6 | 184 | 276 | -92 | 2-3 | 1-3 | 2L |
Wisconsin
|
3 | 6 | 113 | 201 | -88 | 3-3 | 0-3 | 1W |
Michigan State
|
3 | 6 | 230 | 283 | -53 | 3-2 | 0-4 | 6L |
Penn State
|
3 | 6 | 276 | 201 | 75 | 3-3 | 0-3 | 6L |
Purdue
|
2 | 8 | 209 | 277 | -68 | 2-4 | 0-4 | 8L |
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