Nebraska vs. Indiana Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will look to spoil Indiana's perfect season on Saturday in Bloomington. Can Dylan Raiola and the Cornhuskers upset the Hoosiers and hand them their first loss? Matt McCuen analyzes the possibility with his Nebraska vs. Indiana prediction.
Matt McCuen - October 19, 2024, 9:53 AM EDT
4 minNebraska vs. Indiana Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Indiana Hoosiers and the Nebraska Cornhuskers will meet in Bloomington, Indiana, on Saturday afternoon.
Today's contest is crucial for two teams fighting for a playoff spot. Indiana is off to one of their best starts in program history. Many people think of Indiana as a basketball school, but this Hoosiers team has flipped the script on that narrative.
Indiana has never had a 10-win season in program history. Former James Madison head coach Curt Cignetti has breathed new life into this program.
The Hoosiers began the season unranked, but have run the table in the season's first six weeks. The hot start has Indiana ranked 16th in the nation. With a win today, Indiana would likely be in a playoff position. Today will be Indiana's toughest test of the season.
Nebraska vs. Indiana Odds
- Spread: Nebraska +6.5 (-110), Indiana -6.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 49.5 (-110), U 49.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Nebraska (+200), Indiana (-240)
The Indiana Hoosiers spread odds opened at -4.5 before steaming up to -6.5 over the course of the week. There is a large backing of public bets on the Hoosiers at over 60%, but they have continued to move the line as bettors hop on Indiana's undefeated momentum. The total has fallen down a bit from the 51.5 opener, coming down to this 49.5 number signaling a possible defensive Big Ten matchup.
Nebraska vs. Indiana Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: October 19, 2024
- Time: 12:00 pm ET
- Where To Watch: FOX
Nebraska vs. Indiana Prediction
Ohio transfer Kurtis Rourke leads the Hoosier offense. Rourke has thrown for 1,752 yards, 14 touchdowns, and two interceptions.
Senior Justice Ellison has scampered for a team-best 409 yards and six touchdowns.
Stafford, Virginia native Elijah Sarratt has collected a team-best 513 receiving yards.
Indiana ranks 12th in points allowed (17.2).
Nebraska pulls into this contest with a 5-1 record. With a win today, the Cornhuskers will reclaim their spot in the top 25 and keep their playoff hopes alive.
Matt Rhule has done an outstanding job since taking over this historic program. Nebraska has not posted a winning season since 2016. Today's win would earn the Cornhuskers their first Bowl appearance since the 2016 season, when they reached the Music City Bowl.
Freshman standout Dylan Raiola leads the offense, throwing for 1,358 yards, nine touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Dante Dowdell leads the ground game with 334 yards and five touchdowns.
Forth Worth, Texas native Isaiah Neyor leads the receiving game with 291 yards and four touchdowns.
Nebraska ranks 8th in points allowed per game (13.0).
Nebraska vs. Indiana Picks
- Pick: Nebraska +7 -115 Click here for the latest Nebraska vs. Indiana odds
- Pick: Dylan Raiola Over 216.5 Passing Yards -120 Click here for the latest Nebraska vs. Indiana prop odds
There is a strong chance Nebraska will pull off the upset today.
While Indiana has been impressive early in the year they are being overvalued today.
The Hoosiers have yet to face an above-average team.
Nebraska's top-10 defense will make life difficult for the Hoosiers' offense today.
Raiola and the Husker's offense will do enough to compete and cover today.
