The Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-3) take on a fellow Big Ten opponent when they host the UCLA Bruins (2-5) on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE).

The Cornhuskers are expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7.5) against the Bruins. The over/under for this game is 41 points.

Keep reading to check out our betting primer for this this contest between the Cornhuskers and the Bruins, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!

Nebraska vs. UCLA betting lines

• Spread favorite: Cornhuskers (-7.5)
• Moneyline: Cornhuskers (-299), Bruins (+237)
• Total: 41 points
• TV Channel: Big Ten Network
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Nebraska vs. UCLA betting info and stats

Nebraska has a 6-2-0 record against the spread this season. Nebraska is 3-1 ATS when favored by at least 7.5 points. Nebraska has been favored on the moneyline for six games this season, and it has put up a 5-1 record in those outings. UCLA has won four games against the spread this season (4-2-1). When UCLA is underdogs by 7.5 points or more, it is 3-0 ATS. UCLA has been an underdog on the moneyline six times this year, going 1-5 in those games.

Nebraska vs. UCLA recent stats and trends

Nebraska Cornhuskers

• Nebraska is 2-1 against the spread over its last three games, and has a 1-2 straight-up record in those matchups.
• The final combined score of the last three Nebraska games surpassed the set total one time.
• The past three Nebraska games averaged 4.5 more points (45.5) than this matchup’s over/under.

UCLA Bruins

• UCLA has covered the spread twice in its past three matchups while putting up a 1-2 record straight-up in those games.
• UCLA and its opponents have hit the over one time in those games.
• UCLA’s last three outings have ended with an average of 43.2 points scored. That’s 2.2 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Nebraska vs. UCLA key players

Nebraska Cornhuskers

• Dylan Raiola has racked up 1,731 yards (216.4 ypg) on 161-of-244 passing with nine touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season.
• Dante Dowdell has carried the ball 95 times for a team-high 410 yards on the ground and has found the end zone six times.
• Emmett Johnson has racked up 261 yards on 51 carries, scoring one time.
• Jahmal Banks’ 347 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 42 times and has collected 25 receptions and two touchdowns.
• Isaiah Neyor has put up a 319-yard season so far with four touchdowns, reeling in 21 passes on 40 targets.
• Thomas Fidone II has compiled 24 grabs for 273 yards, an average of 34.1 yards per game.
• James Williams leads the team with four sacks, and also has four TFL and seven tackles.
• John Bullock, Nebraska’s tackle leader, has 33 tackles, five TFL, two sacks, and one interception this year.
• Malcolm Hartzog leads the team with four interceptions, while also recording 20 tackles and five passes defended.

UCLA Bruins

• Ethan Garbers has put up 1,484 passing yards, or 247.3 per game, so far this season. He has completed 64.9% of his passes and has tossed eight touchdowns with nine interceptions.
• The team’s top rusher, Tomarion Harden, has carried the ball 62 times for 180 yards (25.7 per game), with one touchdown this year. He’s proven to be a dual threat, hauling in 238 receiving yards (34 per game) on 26 catches with one receiving touchdown.
• Jalen Berger has run for 127 yards across 35 carries.
• Moliki Matavao’s 251 receiving yards (35.9 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 20 catches on 34 targets.
• Rico Flores Jr. has racked up 187 reciving yards (46.8 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
• Carson Schwesinger leads the team with two sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has racked up two TFL and 19 tackles.
• Bryan Addison leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting seven tackles and two passes defended.