Nebraska vs. Cincinnati odds
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Moneyline (ML): Nebraska -254 (Bet $254 to win $100) | Cincinnati +206 (Bet $100 to win $206)Against the spread (ATS): Nebraska -6.5 (-119) | Cincinnati +6.5 (-104)Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -109 | U: -117)Nebraska vs. Cincinnati betting tips preview
The Nebraska Cornhuskers (0-0) and the Cincinnati Bearcats (0-0) square off at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The matchup will air on ESPN, beginning at 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around Nebraska vs. Cincinnati odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Cornhuskers finished 7-6 last season and won the Pinstripe Bowl. They scored 23.5 points per game (103rd in the nation) while allowing 19.5 (17th). The Bearcats went 5-7 in 2024 and failed to qualify for a bowl game. They gave up 24.6 points per game (to rank 62nd in college football) while scoring 25.2 per game (89th).
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Nebraska vs. Cincinnati picks and predictionsPrediction
Nebraska 24, Cincinnati 22
MoneylineMoneyline pick: Nebraska -254Nebraska won seven of the nine games it was listed as the moneyline favorite last season (77.8%).When they played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -254 or shorter last year, the Cornhuskers had a record of 4-2 (66.7%).Last season, Cincinnati was the underdog six times and won one of those games.The Bearcats played as an underdog of +206 or more twice last season and lost both games.Against the spreadATS pick: Cincinnati +6.5The Cornhuskers compiled an 8-4-1 record against the spread last season.Nebraska covered the spread five times last season (5-2 ATS) when playing as at least 6.5-point favorites.The Bearcats won four games against the spread last year, while failing to cover or pushing eight times.Cincinnati was an underdog by 6.5 points or more last year three times and failed to cover in all three games.
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