Nebraska vs Penn St Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 13

BetMGM Betting Nov 19, 2025, 12:37 PM

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James Franklin has been head coach of Penn State football since January 2014.

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Penn St is a -9.5 point favorite vs. Nebraska
Nebraska vs. Penn State Total (Over/Under): 44.5 points
TV Channel: NBC | PEAC

Nebraska (7-3) visit West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium to take on Penn State (4-6) on Nov. 22 in University Park, PA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST.

Penn St is a betting favorite in Week 13, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).

The Nebraska vs. Penn State Over/Under is 44.5 total points.

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Nebraska vs. Penn State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

	Spread	Total (O/U)	Moneyline
Nebraska	+9.5 -105	44.5 -118	280
Penn State	-9.5 -115	44.5 -102	-350

Nebraska vs Penn State Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Penn State will win this game with 64.6% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Nebraska and Penn St, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

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Nebraska Best Bets Today

Nebraska has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 12 games (+8.55 Units / 17% ROI)
Nebraska have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 41% ROI)
Nebraska has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.50 Units / 18% ROI)
Nebraska has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in their last 5 away games (+5.05 Units / 83% ROI)
Nebraska has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.70 Units / 44% ROI)

Penn State Best Bets Today

Penn State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in their last 9 games at home (+9.57 Units / 92% ROI)
Penn State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+5.00 Units / 1% ROI)
Penn State has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 games (+4.50 Units / 26% ROI)
Penn State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+2.35 Units / 22% ROI)
Penn State has hit the Team Total Under in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)

Nebraska Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Nebraska is 3-5 against the spread this college football season (-2.55 Units / -25.63% ROI).

Nebraska is 5-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.5 Units / 2.83% ROI
Nebraska is 6-3 when betting the Over for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI
Nebraska is 3-6 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI

Penn State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Penn St iss 3-7 against the spread this college football season (-4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI).

Penn State is 1-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -43.85 Units / -92.51% ROI
Penn State is 6-3 when betting the Over for +2.7 Units / 24.55% ROI
Penn State is 3-6 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -32.73% ROI

Nebraska: Keys to the Game vs. Penn State

Nebraska Skill Players averaged a touchdown every 3.8 receptions (34 Rec/9 TDs) in the Red Zone last season– worst Receptions Per TD among Big Ten Teams; Average: 2.1

Nebraska’s RBs has averaged 9.2 yards after the catch this season — T-35th-best among FBS RBs. Penn State’s defense has allowed just 6.0 RAC to RBs this season — T-27th-best among FBS defenses.

Nebraska’s RBs has averaged 9.2 yards after the catch this season — T-35th-best among FBS RBs. Penn State’s defense has allowed just 9.0 RAC this season — 4th-best among P5 defenses.

Nebraska’s WRs has 1.6 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-17th-best among FBS WRs. Penn State’s defense has allowed just 1.0 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-21st-best among FBS defenses.

Nebraska WRs have caught 26 of 29 passes (90% Reception Pct) on 3rd down this season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 56%

Penn State: Keys to the Game vs. Nebraska

Penn State TEs averaged 7.9 receptions per game (127/16) last season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 3.7

Penn State have thrown 6 TDs and no interceptions in the 4th quarter this season– T-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 1.6

Penn State TEs picked up first downs on 11 receptions in the Red Zone last season– most among Big Ten Teams

Penn State TEs picked up first downs on 11 receptions in the Red Zone last season– most among FBS Teams

Penn State TEs caught 11 touchdown passes last season– most among Big Ten Teams

Matchup Notes for Nebraska vs. Penn State