Nebraska vs Cincinnati Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Aug 2025

By Joshua Davis, NCAAF Analyst | Published: 1 day ago | Last Updated: Aug 28, 02:04 | 4 min read
Nebraska Cornhuskers
American Football NCAAF Nippert Stadium Fri 29 Aug 09:00
Cincinnati Bearcats
  1. Prediction
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  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Stats
  6. Standings

College Football Betting Preview: Nebraska vs Cincinnati

Nebraska clash with Cincinnati in this NCAAF Week 1 matchup at Nippert Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 09:00 on Friday 29 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Points Look in Short Supply

When Cincinnati meet Nebraska, we’re not sure that the total points will go over the line. Based on this prediction, you can land odds of 1.95 for Under 52.5 and this looks worth taking.

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Nebraska Bidding for Another Win

Nebraska Cornhuskers won their previous game. It was a 20-15 triumph at Yankee Stadium against Boston College Eagles.

Cincinnati Bearcats lost when they last took to the field. At Nippert Stadium, they were turned over 20-13 at home to Texas Christian Horned Frogs.

Quarterbacks

Dylan Raiola
Brendan Sorsby

Nebraska vs Cincinnati Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Nebraska vs Cincinnati, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

We’ve identified a betting angle for this college football matchup on the totals. Our best pick is Under 52.5 which can currently be backed at odds of 1.95.

The formbook is always a smart starting point when making CFB predictions. Up-to-date team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.

Key Nebraska vs Cincinnati stats:

  • The 52.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 Nebraska games.
  • The 52.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Nebraska games.
  • The 52.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Nebraska games.
  • The 52.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Cincinnati games.

Under 52.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Dylan Raiola Under 247.5 Passing Yards 1.88 bet365 logo

The odds for Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) to have less than 247.5 passing yards stand at 1.88. If you agree with our verdict that the line is too high, this QB Passing Yards wager is worth backing.

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Dane Key Under 53.5 Receiving Yards 1.88 bet365 logo

Dane Key (Cincinnati) is available at 1.88 to end with fewer than 53.5 receiving yards. There’s a strong case for opting for him to fall short of the required total in the Player Receiving Yards market.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 52.5
Spread Nebraska -6.5
Passing Yards Dylan Raiola Under 247.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Under 52.5, Nebraska -6.5 and Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) to go Under 247.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nebraska Nebraska logo 27 - 17 Cincinnati logo Cincinnati

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Huskers to claim a 27-17 win. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

Nebraska vs Cincinnati Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Make Nebraska Likelier Winners

Sportsbooks’ favorites Nebraska are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the 1.41 about them triumphing means a 71% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. At 2.98, Cincinnati are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is calculated to be 6.5, while total points comes in at 51.5. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Under 51.5, then the odds are 1.91.

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Emmett Johnson Favorite to Be First Touchdown Scorer

The Anytime Touchdown betting indicates that Emmett Johnson has odds of %anytime_odds%. He is available at %first_odds% to score the first TD which makes him favorite.

Touchdown

Emmett Johnson (Nebraska)
First TD
4.70
Anytime TD
1.45
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Tawee Walker (Cincinnati)
First TD
9.50
Anytime TD
2.40
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Mekhi Nelson (Nebraska)
First TD
10.00
Anytime TD
2.25
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Receiving Yards

Jacory Barney Jr. (Nebraska)
Over 47.5
1.88
Under 47.5
1.88
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Cyrus Allen (Cincinnati)
Over 38.5
1.88
Under 38.5
1.88
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Joe Royer (Cincinnati)
Over 37.5
1.88
Under 37.5
1.88
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Rushing Yards

Emmett Johnson (Nebraska)
Over 74.5
1.88
Under 74.5
1.88
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Tawee Walker (Cincinnati)
Over 53.5
1.88
Under 53.5
1.88
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Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati)
Over 23.5
1.88
Under 23.5
1.88
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Passing Yards

Dylan Raiola (Nebraska)
Over 243.5
1.88
Under 243.5
1.88
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Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati)
Over 215.5
1.88
Under 215.5
1.88
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Nebraska Cornhuskers logo Nebraska Cornhuskers Stats
Cincinnati Bearcats logo Cincinnati Bearcats Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Big 12 W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Iowa State 1 0 24 21 3 0-0 1-0 1W
Kansas 1 0 31 7 24 1-0 0-0 1W
Arizona 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Baylor 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
BYU 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Cincinnati 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Colorado 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Houston 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Kansas State 0 1 21 24 -3 0-1 0-0 1L
Oklahoma State 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
TCU 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Texas Tech 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
UCF 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Utah 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
West Virginia 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Big Ten W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Illinois 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Oregon 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Washington 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
USC 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
UCLA 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Rutgers 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Purdue 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Penn State 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Ohio State 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Indiana 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Northwestern 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Nebraska 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Minnesota 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Michigan 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Michigan State 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Maryland 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Iowa 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Wisconsin 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
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