Nebraska Cornhuskers
American Football NCAAF Beaver Stadium Sat 22 Nov 19:00
Penn State Nittany Lions
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  5. Stats
  6. Standings

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.

This Could Be a High-Scoring Matchup

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.

Teams’ Last Battle Saw 30-23 Nebraska Victory

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

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 BetMGM logo

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.

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Emmett Johnson Over 97.5 Rushing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

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.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 44.5
Spread Nebraska +8.5
Passing Yards Ethan Grunkemeyer Over 175.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Over 44.5 points followed by Nebraska to cover the +8.5 spread. We’ve also gone for Ethan Grunkemeyer (Penn State) to go Over 175.5 passing yards.

We recommend a same game parlay as it’s a great way of betting on a single event. Many football bettors like to create a personalised wager which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nebraska Nebraska logo 24 - 27 Penn State logo 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.

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Nebraska vs Penn State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Have Penn State as Favorites

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Penn State as -294 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 75% likely to win. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +235 about Nebraska.

The spread is 7.5 and the total points line is currently 45.5. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 45.5 at -108.

There are a wide range of game lines and team props when it comes to most college football matchups and we recommend visiting the best betting apps to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Kaytron Allen Favorite to Be First Touchdown Scorer

There is -196 available that Kaytron Allen scores a TD at any stage. He is available at +310 to register the first touchdown which makes him favorite.

Touchdown

Kaytron Allen (Penn State)
First TD
+310
Anytime TD
-196
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Emmett Johnson (Nebraska)
First TD
+430
Anytime TD
-154
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Nicholas Singleton (Penn State)
First TD
+550
Anytime TD
-141
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Devonte Ross (Penn State)
First TD
+1500
Anytime TD
+260
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Receiving Yards

Nyziah Hunter (Nebraska)
Over 40.5
-112
Under 40.5
-112
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Trebor Pena (Penn State)
Over 36.5
-114
Under 36.5
-114
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Devonte Ross (Penn State)
Over 24.5
-114
Under 24.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

Kaytron Allen (Penn State)
Over 103.5
-114
Under 103.5
-114
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Emmett Johnson (Nebraska)
Over 90.5
-114
Under 90.5
-114
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Passing Yards

Ethan Grunkemeyer (Penn State)
Over 160.5
-114
Under 160.5
-114
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Micro Betting

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on college football. There are a huge range of live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen next. Field Goal Outcome, Next Drive Result and Next Play Result are often among the options.

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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 logo Penn State Home Stats 6-4 47.00 33.10 13.90 6 4
Nebraska logo 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
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Nebraska Cornhuskers logo Nebraska Cornhuskers Stats
Penn State Nittany Lions logo 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
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Total Points
Total Points
NCAAF Standings Select Season
Big Ten W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Indiana 13 0 545 141 404 7-0 6-0 13W
Ohio State 12 1 454 106 348 7-1 5-0 1L
Oregon 11 1 458 178 280 6-1 5-0 6W
Michigan 9 3 331 224 107 5-1 4-2 1L
USC 9 3 438 269 169 7-0 2-3 1W
Iowa 8 4 347 182 165 5-2 3-2 2W
Illinois 8 4 352 279 73 6-1 2-3 1W
Washington 8 4 405 233 172 5-2 3-2 1L
Minnesota 7 5 279 281 -2 7-0 0-5 1W
Nebraska 7 5 351 276 75 4-3 3-2 2L
Northwestern 6 6 270 251 19 5-2 1-4 1L
Penn State 6 6 381 257 124 4-3 2-3 3W
Rutgers 5 7 344 382 -38 4-3 1-4 2L
Wisconsin 4 8 154 259 -105 4-3 0-5 1L
Maryland 4 8 282 318 -36 3-4 1-4 8L
Michigan State 4 8 295 359 -64 4-3 0-5 1W
UCLA 3 9 218 401 -183 2-4 1-5 5L
Purdue 2 10 225 382 -157 2-5 0-5 10L