Nebraska vs Utah Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Dec 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Nebraska vs Utah
Nebraska battle No. 15 Utah in the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 16:30 on Wednesday, December 31.
Over 51.5 points seems very realistic when Utah go up against Nebraska. We’re taking odds of -110 on the basis that the total line is too low.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-5, 10th in Big Ten) suffered a second straight defeat in their previous game, losing 40–16 at home to the Iowa Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium.
The Utah Utes (10-2, 3rd in Big 12) are riding a five-game winning streak, most recently earning a 31–21 road victory over the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Quarterbacks
TJ Lateef
Devon Dampier
Nebraska vs Utah Prediction & Picks
Our Nebraska vs Utah tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.
Game Prediction
The total line looks to be on the low side at 51.5. There’s a strong chance that these college football rivals will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -110.
To deliver the best possible college football picks, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date stats available.
Key Nebraska vs Utah stats:
Over 51.5 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 team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
The odds for Devon Dampier (Utah) to go beyond 187.5 passing yards stand at -114. We believe it makes sense to stick with him on the Over and bettors can be confident in this QB Passing Yards pick.
Nyziah Hunter (Nebraska) can be backed at -114 to reach over 31.5 receiving yards. We can back him in the Player Receiving Yards market and hope the Over hits.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Over 51.5, Utah -14.5 on the spread and Devon Dampier (Utah) to have Over 187.5 passing yards.
A football same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular game. Should a bettor get these picks correct, then they can achieve a big return from a small stake.
Correct Score Prediction
21
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38
Utah
For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, Utah can be backed to win 38-21 at enormous betting odds.
Nebraska vs Utah 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.
You might not get rich backing Utah at -588. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 85% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Nebraska are trading at +440.
The spread is 14.5 and the total points line is currently 51.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 51.5 at -105.
There's a great variety of team props and game lines when it comes to college football wagering and we recommend visiting the top sportsbooks to find the selection that matches your view on the matchup.
Favorite Wayshawn Parker is priced at +490 to be the first player to score a touchdown. There’s also the chance to back him to score a TD at anytime at odds of -149.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
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.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Stats
Utah Utes Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
- -14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 52.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 43.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 51.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 51.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 26.30 pts and allowed 25.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 18.00 pts and allowed 25.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 59.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 54.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 51.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 51.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 38.70 pts and allowed 20.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 33.00 pts and allowed 21.00 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texas Tech
|
12 | 1 | 552 | 142 | 410 | 8-0 | 4-1 | 6W |
BYU
|
11 | 2 | 415 | 247 | 168 | 6-0 | 5-2 | 1L |
|
Utah
|
10 | 2 | 493 | 224 | 269 | 5-1 | 5-1 | 5W |
Arizona
|
9 | 3 | 391 | 227 | 164 | 6-1 | 3-2 | 5W |
Houston
|
9 | 3 | 340 | 262 | 78 | 3-3 | 6-0 | 1W |
Iowa State
|
8 | 4 | 329 | 242 | 87 | 4-2 | 4-2 | 3W |
TCU
|
8 | 4 | 369 | 302 | 67 | 5-1 | 3-3 | 2W |
Cincinnati
|
7 | 5 | 381 | 298 | 83 | 5-3 | 2-2 | 4L |
Kansas State
|
6 | 6 | 353 | 320 | 33 | 4-3 | 2-3 | 1W |
Baylor
|
5 | 7 | 373 | 391 | -18 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 3L |
Kansas
|
5 | 7 | 337 | 321 | 16 | 4-3 | 1-4 | 3L |
UCF
|
5 | 7 | 292 | 283 | 9 | 5-2 | 0-5 | 1L |
West Virginia
|
4 | 8 | 261 | 370 | -109 | 3-3 | 1-5 | 2L |
Colorado
|
3 | 9 | 251 | 366 | -115 | 3-4 | 0-5 | 5L |
Oklahoma State
|
1 | 11 | 170 | 400 | -230 | 1-6 | 0-5 | 11L |
| 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 |
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