Nebraska vs Penn State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Nov 2025

College Football Betting Preview: Nebraska vs Penn State

Nebraska go up against Penn State at Beaver Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, November 22.

Over 44.5 points are expected to be scored when Penn State and Nebraska meet, with this prediction available at odds of -115 and this looks like a value bet.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers won their previous game by a 28-21 scoreline. It was on the road against UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl.

Penn State Nittany Lions have now suffered three straight home defeats. In their last game, they won on the road at Spartan Stadium when beating Michigan State Spartans 28-10.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Nebraska won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 30-23 triumph when facing Penn State at Memorial Stadium.

Quarterbacks

TJ Lateef

163.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

Ethan Grunkemeyer

175.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

Nebraska vs Penn State Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Nebraska vs Penn State, including a key match prediction, our best correct score selection, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -115 about Over 44.5 points and this looks generous for this college football showdown. The bar might have been set too low in terms of total.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and analyzing the form guide are key steps before making CFB predictions. We also put strong emphasis on stats, where a data-led approach often leads to smarter picks.

Key Nebraska vs Penn State stats:

• The 44.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Nebraska games.
• The 44.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Nebraska games.
• The 44.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Penn State games.
• The 44.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Penn State games.

Over 44.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% prospect of winning. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ethan Grunkemeyer Over 175.5 Passing Yards -114

You can place a bet on Ethan Grunkemeyer (Penn State) at -114 to exceed 175.5 passing yards. We're confident in him covering the QB Passing Yards line and hitting our Over bet.

Latest Ethan Grunkemeyer Player Prop Odds

Passing Yards

Over 175.5

-114

Under 175.5

-114

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Emmett Johnson Over 97.5 Rushing Yards -114

Emmett Johnson (Nebraska) can be backed at -114 to record more than 97.5 rushing yards. The line for him on the Overs is highly appealing, with Player Rushing Yards bettors able to get plenty of juice.

Latest Emmett Johnson Player Prop Odds

Receiving Yards

Over 22.5

-114

Under 22.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Over 97.5

-114

Under 97.5

-114

Correct Score Prediction

Nebraska 24 - 27 Penn State

We’re expecting a close battle so it might be worth going for the Lions to triumph by a 27-24 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

Nebraska vs Penn State 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.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Penn State as -303 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 75% likely to win. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +245 about Nebraska.

The spread is 8.5 and the total points line is currently 44.5. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 44.5 at -115.

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Moneyline

Nebraska

+245

Penn State

-303

Point Spread

Nebraska +8.5

-115

Penn State -8.5

-105

Total Points

Under 44.5

-105

Over 44.5

-115

Receiving Yards

Trebor Pena (Penn State)

Over 36.5

-114

Under 36.5

-114

Nyziah Hunter (Nebraska)

Over 34.5

-114

Under 34.5

-114

Dane Key (Nebraska)

Over 27.5

-114

Under 27.5

-114

Emmett Johnson (Nebraska)

Over 22.5

-114

Under 22.5

-114

Kyron Hudson (Penn State)

Over 21.5

-114

Under 21.5

-114

Devonte Ross (Penn State)

Over 19.5

-114

Under 19.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Kaytron Allen (Penn State)

Over 101.5

-114

Under 101.5

-114

Emmett Johnson (Nebraska)

Over 97.5

-114

Under 97.5

-114

Passing Yards

Ethan Grunkemeyer (Penn State)

Over 175.5

-114

Under 175.5

-114

TJ Lateef (Nebraska)

Over 163.5

-114

Under 163.5

-114

Penn State Record Shows Three Home Defeats in a Row

Penn State have come out on the wrong side in three straight at Beaver Stadium. They own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 33.10 points scored and 13.90 points allowed.

Nebraska own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 games on the road, scoring 18.70 points per contest and conceding 24.50.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O44.5	U44.5
Penn State Home Stats		6-4	47.00	33.10	13.90	6	4
Nebraska Away Stats		4-6	43.20	18.70	24.50	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O44.5 = Games Over 44.5 Points
• U44.5 = Games Under 44.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Stats

Penn State Nittany Lions Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 52.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 43.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 44.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 44.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 32.50 pts and allowed 19.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 18.70 pts and allowed 24.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 51.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 48.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 44.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 44.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 30.40 pts and allowed 21.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 34.20 pts and allowed 14.60 pts in the last 10 home games

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