NCAA Football Handicapping: Texas Tech vs Nebraska

The Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Nebraska Cornhuskers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Memorial Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Cornhuskers listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Red Raiders, while the game's total is sitting at 59. Texas Tech pounded Kansas State 66-14 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Week 6. Texas Tech covered as a 16.5-point home favorite while the final score played over the 54.5-point total. Nebraska scored all their points in the fourth quarter as they rallied for a 27-12 victory over Missouri in Week 6. Nebraska covered the 4-point spread, while the combined score went UNDER the posted total of 50. Zac Lee threw for 158 yards with three touchdowns to lead the way in that win for the Cornhuskers. Current streak: Texas Tech has won 2 straight games. Nebraska has won 2 straight games. Team records: Texas Tech: 4-2 SU, 3-2 ATS Nebraska: 4-1 SU, 5-0 ATS Texas Tech most recently: When playing in October are 8-2 When playing on turf are 10-0 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing within the conference are 8-2 Nebraska most recently: When playing in October are 3-7 When playing on turf are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When playing within the conference are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Texas Tech is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas Tech's last 6 games on the road Nebraska is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Nebraska is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games Nebraska is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games Nebraska is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home Next up: Texas Tech home to Texas A&M, Saturday, October 24 Nebraska home to Iowa State, Saturday, October 24   Check out timeless articles on sports gaming strategy at OffshoreInsiders.com