Nebraska vs Rutgers Odds, Spread and Best Bet

• Nebraska visits Rutgers in a Big Ten showdown on Friday, October 7th
• The road team is 4-0 in the last four Nebraska vs Rutgers games
• Check below for all of Nebraska vs Rutgers odds and best wagers

An intriguing Big Ten matchup headlines the college football slate on Friday night. Both Nebraska and Rutgers will be looking to build momentum and turn disappointing seasons around. The Cornhuskers have been deadly against Rutgers in the past, winning each of the previous five Nebraska vs Rutgers match-ups.

Nebraska continues a turbulent season on Friday in New Jersey. The Cornhuskers are coming off a 35-21 victory over Indiana last weekend.

On the other side, the Scarlet Knights suffered a 49-10 beatdown at the hands of Ohio State.

You can catch Nebraska vs Rutgers on Fox sports networks. This one kicks off at 7pm from Shi Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. Check out all the odds and our best bets below.

Nebraska vs Rutgers Odds

Odds as of October 4th at BetMGM.

Nebraska enters this one as a 2.5-point road favorite. While the total for Nebraska vs Rutgers sits at 49. Rutgers will be a live underdog on Friday at just +115 odds to win.

Nebraska Betting Trends

After a tumultuous start to the season, the Cornhuskers enter week 6 searching for stability. Entering the year with high hopes, Nebraska lost a squeaker to Northwestern in Dublin, before being upset as 23-point favorites by Georgia Southern. That loss saw the dismissal of head coach Scott Frost, and saw Mickey Joseph take the helm. Joseph will aim to steady the ship with a victory in New Jersey on Friday night.

Texas transfer Casey Thompson led the Cornhuskers to victory last week, completing 18 of 27 passes while throwing for two touchdowns. He added another score on the ground, and has been a steady presence throughout the year.

Play of the Day: Casey Thompson 34 yard touchdown pass to Oliver Martin for the first touchdown of the game #Huskers @HuskGuys pic.twitter.com/d9joQULpxA

— Huskers Top Plays (@HuskersTopPlays) October 3, 2022

However, the Cornhuskers have been atrocious defensively, allowing nearly 470 yards per game. Their defense has shown little signs of improvement lately and rank 124th in total defense nationally. Additionally, the trends are hardly working in Nebraska’s favor. The Cornhuskers are 1-5 against the spread in their last six games played. Moreover, October has been spooky-season in Lincoln. Nebraska is just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games in October.

Rutgers Betting Trends

Rutgers football had a difficult day at the office as the Scarlet Knights fell to No. 3 Ohio State 49-10 on Saturday. However, Rutgers must now swiftly reassemble for what may be their most crucial game of the year.

After throwing for just 74 yards last week, quarterback Evan Simon is looking to bounce back. However, we can’t blame the young pivot for struggling the past two weeks. After facing the likes of Iowa and Ohio State in consecutive games, playing against an atrocious Nebraska defense will feel like a walk in the park.

Evan Simon’s 14-yard touchdown pass to Sean Ryan that put Rutgers up 7-0 on Ohio State at the Shoe: pic.twitter.com/t01BbZaN37

— Brian Fonseca (@briannnnf) October 1, 2022

Greg Schiano’s men are halfway to bowl eligibility, and won’t want to let this opportunity slip through their fingers. Unfortunately, the Scarlet Knights have been awful against Big Ten foes lately. Rutgers is just 0-3-1 against the spread in their last four conference match-ups. Besides, the Scarlet Knights are 1-6 ATS in their last seven home games.

Nebraska vs Rutgers Pick

Ultimately, Friday night could decide the directions these two programs are heading for the rest of the year. While neither team is prolific offensively, both have been successful when running the football.

Additionally, barring their blowout loss to Ohio State, Rutgers defense has been a dependable unit so far this season. The Scarlet Knights rank 18th in total defense, allowing only 283 yards per game. Look for these teams to keep the ball on the ground and the clock moving. Bet the under.

Pick: Nebraska vs Rutgers UNDER 49 (-110)