Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan State Spartans Prediction, Pick and Preview, September 25 (9/25): NCAAF

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan State Spartans Prediction, Pick and Preview, September 25 (9/25): NCAAF

Credit: photo by Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

 

Odds

 

Time 7:00 p.m. EST
Cornhuskers money line +165
Cornhuskers spread +5 (-110)
Spartans money line -200
Spartans spread -5 (-110)
Over / under 51.5

 

Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers will travel and take on the Michigan State Spartans. Michigan State was able to pull off a big road win over Miami, while Nebraska nearly tackled former conference rival Oklahoma on the road themselves.

 

Offensive matchup
Nebraska

Adrian Martinez has been sharp in his fourth year starting behind center. He went 19-25 for 289 passing yards, with a touchdown to an interception, while adding 34 yards on the ground and a score.

Martinez leads the Cornhuskers in rushing with 290 rushing yards and four touchdowns, while Markese Stepp and Gabe Ervin Jr. handle the backfield work. Stepp has 128 yards on 30 carries, while Ervin Jr. has 124 yards on 37 carries, and both backs have scored.Samori Toure has come in and given Martinez a reliable target early. The Montana transfer had a quiet game against Oklahoma, but he leads the team with 16 catches for 333 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Tight end Austin Allen is second in both catches (13) and yards (135).

 

Michigan State

Payton Thorne appears to be the real deal behind center. The sophomore quarterback was flawless last weekend on the road, going 18-31 for 261 passing yards with four touchdowns to no interceptions.

Kenneth Walker III has been a big part of the offense early. The Wake transfer rushed for a carry high 264 yards in the opener against Northwestern, and he was ran for 172 yards on 24 carries last weekend. Jayden Reed and Jalen Nailor give the Spartans a nice duo on the outside. Reed leads the team with 12 catches, 277 receiving yards, and three touchdowns. Nailor caught four passes for 82 yards and two scores in the road win over Miami.

 

Defensive matchup

Nebraska has shored up their defense since giving up 30 points to Illinois in the opener. They only gave up 21 points to Oklahoma, after dominating Buffalo and Fordham.

Michigan State did a great job stifling star quarterback D'Eriq King last weekend. They got to the senior quarterback four times and picked off a pair of passes.

Prediction

It may just be your typical, physical Big Ten battle, and with the spread feeling very manageable, we will sway in that direction. Take Michigan State's game spread, and eye the low, reachable over despite it being a conference battle.

PICK: Michigan State Spartans -5

 

Find more sports picks from the top sports bettors and NCAAF experts all in one place using our iOS and Google Play apps, as well as our other articles at Kingpin.pro.  We are the home for NCAAF picks, sports picks and sports betting.

Winnings $21,649
last 30 days winnings $0
Yesterday winnings $0
Top Sport NCAAF
W-L-D 166 - 146 - 6
Winnings % 52%
Winnings $19,880
last 30 days winnings $0
Yesterday winnings $0
Top Sport NCAAB
W-L-D 42 - 20 - 0
Winnings % 68%