When the Nebraska football team clashes with the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday, it’s a safe bet that most people are expecting the Huskers to come out the other side the losers. After all, the team is dealing with a lot more than just an opponent that’s currently ranked in the Top 10 and has blown out both of its early-season opponents.
The Nebraska football team also has to overcome the strife caused by replacing a head coach in the middle of the season. Scott Frost is gone. In his place Mickey Joseph has stepped up.
While the Huskers are preaching a positive vibe these days, it’s never going to be all that easy to lose a head coach one week and go out and play one of the best teams in the country the next.
In short, it would certainly seem like there is one big play that anyone looking to put some money on Nebraska vs Oklahoma.
Best Nebraska football bets Week 3
While the Oklahoma Sooners opened at -14.5, it’s been more than a little weird to see that line shrink by quite a bit. According to WynnBet, the Sooners are currently -11 and FanDuel’s spread is even lower with OU at -10.5 for this weekend’s game.
There’s a couple things that point to this being a heck of a play. There’s the fact that while Oklahoma is only 1-1 ATS this year, they only missed covering their second game by three points despite being 33 point favs.
Nebraska, on the other hand is currently 0-3 and hasn’t really come close to covering any of its spreads. They’ve also failed to cover in seven of their last 10 contests overall. However, their last game was their worst showing. Favored by more than three touchdowns against Georgia Southern, they lost by three.
It’s hard to argue against putting a small fortune on Oklahoma this week.
When it comes to the Nebraska football team this year, laying heavy on the over has been a smart play as well. However, the Huskers haven’t played a defense the caliber of OU yet. With WynnBet setting the total at 66 and FanDuel at 66.5, it’s probably smart to stay away entirely.
If one must absolutely make a play on that number, it feels like the under will be the key.
Official prediction: Nebraska football loses to Oklahoma, 38-20.