Another great match-up in the Big 10 this week! Will Nebraska be able to stop the impressive Knights running game or will Dylan Raiola find the magic to pass his way to another Husker victory? Kyle Monangai is almost unstoppable at 147.3 yards per game and Raiola’s 242.2 passing yards per game puts him at 4th in the conference with 1224 total yards. Something’s gotta give. Check out my NCAAF spread and total prediction below.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers 10/05/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 4:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Memorial Stadium |
| TV: | FS1 |
| Stream: | Sling & Fubo |
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-0) vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-1)
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights were more than impressive vs the defending National Champion Runner-up Washington Huskies team last week defeating them 21-18. It was all about the running game as Monangai ran for 132 yards and a touchdown. He methodically wore down the Huskie defense as the 5’9 209 pounder rushed for a season high 25 attempts. Rutgers improved to 4-0 on the season for the first time since 2012.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers got their 28-10 victory over the Purdue Boilermakers after a slow first half by both teams. Nebraska put up 28 second half points on the arm of Raiola. He was 16-26 with 1 TD and 244 yards. He spread the completions around by connecting with 8 different receivers. Wide receiver Jahmal Banks led the Huskers air attack with 5 receptions for 82 yards and a touchdown.
Athan Kaliakmanis QB vs. Dylan Raiola QB
Athan averages 190.3 passing yards per game with a 61.5% completion percentage and 7 touchdowns on the season. Rutgers is 21st in the nation on 3rd down efficiency hitting at 51.0%. He ranks 13th in the Big 10 conference and has a QBR of 71.9.
Raiola averages 242.2 yards per game with a 70.2% completion percentage with 9 touchdowns. Nebraska is 44th in the nation on 3rd down efficiency at 45.8%. Dylan ranks 4th in the big 10 with a QBR of 76.4.
Point Spread/Total: Nebraska Cornhuskers -7 (-110), Total: 41
There has been no real opening line movement on the spread or total thus far. 58% of the public are on Rutgers and 51% are leaning to the under in this game.
Rutgers Scarlet Knight Betting Trends:
- Rutgers is 3-1 ATS
- Rutgers has gone under the total in their last 2 of 3 games
- Rutgers has gone under the first half total in 2 of their last 3 games
Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Trends
- Nebraska is 4-1 ATS
- Nebraska is 1-4 to the under this season
- Nebraska has cashed the first half Moneyline ticket in its last 7 of 10 times
Scarlet Knights vs. Cornhuskers 10/05/24 Betting Picks:
Clearly there is a huge mismatch at the quarterback position in this one. Raiola has proven that he can keep finding ways for his team to win. Raiola’s EPA is 26.6 while Kaliakmanis EPA is 17.1. Just by doing quick math that 9.5 differential puts us on a spread cover. That is not even counting the +5 turnover ratio by the Huskers. Memorial stadium is a tough place to play and the Black Shirts will help defeat the Scarlet Knights in exciting fashion.
Score Prediction: Rutgers 21, Nebraska 31.