Huskers -6.5

[The Maudfather]

I wouldn't touch this line.

 

We're going into the game with a short week, Illinois is coming off of a bye. I expect Illinois to sell out to stop the run. If they're successful, then we are going to have to rely on Lee to make plays with his arm. If Lee continues to hang around a 50% completion percentage and continues to throw the ball to the other team, then they're going to stay in the game - they may even win the damn thing. 

[Warrior10]

Morgan being 100% would probably put me over the edge and take the skers. We need weapons in the passing game. 

[brophog]

3 hours ago, admo said:

 

It reminds me when the Sooners came to Lincoln in '09.  We were 5-3 with all sorts of turnover and QB issues.  It was a night game and the line was unbelievably tight.  I couldn't understand why. 

 

Since then, I sorta trust the lines when they look fishy.

 

I usually do understand why, but early season lines can be all over the place at times.

[bugeater17]

My book's got it down to -5.5 as well

[teachercd]

It might just be me wanting to bet this game so badly but man it seems like a 27-13 kind of win for the Huskers.  Kind of like me in college, I can't find a reason why the Illini will score a lot.

[Hilltop]

I have no clue what to expect.  Stopping Rutgers doesn't prove much.  Holding NIU also tells me next to nothing.  2 touchdowns in 10 quarters looks great until you consider who we did it against.  Is Illinois any better??  We will soon find out.  Nebraska should score 24-30 at least against a crappy Illinois defense.  My gut tells me easy cover but my heart says stay the hell away from this one.  

[Xmas32]

16 minutes ago, teachercd said:

It might just be me wanting to bet this game so badly but man it seems like a 27-13 kind of win for the Huskers.  Kind of like me in college, I can't find a reason why the Illini will score a lot.

 

You could always bet the unders.  The total is around 47 right now.  If the game ends up where you're thinking.  Winner winner chicken dinner.

[brophog]

10 minutes ago, Xmas32 said:

 

You could always bet the unders.  The total is around 47 right now.  If the game ends up where you're thinking.  Winner winner chicken dinner.

 

Then the two worst QBs in the world become pick 6 pinatas.

[Kiyoat Husker]

31 minutes ago, teachercd said:

... I can't find a reason why the Illini will score a lot.

 

I agree.  The way this defense has been playing, I can't think of any way the Illini could score a lot in this game.  Except maybe on special teams?

[Xmas32]

6 minutes ago, brophog said:

 

Then the two worst QBs in the world become pick 6 pinatas.

 

Very true, that's why betting the under on a game sucks lol.  You're praying for long extended drives that stall in the RZ and end up in missed FGs or turnovers haha.

[Nebhawk]

6.5 spread is a decent number for winning on, but I truly see a battle .  28-24 Skers nail biter.

[Mavric]

Unders looking like the play.

[Warrior10]

Good play for those that took unders. I took -5.5 right before kickoff once I heard Decker/Jameis were starting and Stan was good to go. a 

[brophog]

I'm really liking Decker. 

[Warrior10]

50 minutes ago, brophog said:

I'm really liking Decker. 

He's your starting center, easily.