Colorado at Nebraska 2010 College Football Predictions: No. 15 (BCS) Nebraska could have ensured itself at least a share of the BIG 12 North championship had it beat Texas A&M last week – it didn't. Had the Huskers won, they would have locked down a spot in the 2010 BIG 12 Championship game. On Saturday (3:30 pm ET, ABC) the Huskers will again try to win a share of the North Division and by virtue of their earlier victory over potential co-champ Missouri, will represent the North in the BIG 12 Championship Game. Winning today's game is vitally important for Nebraska because with a loss combined with a Missouri win versus Kansas tomorrow would hand the North championship to the Tigers.
College football oddsmakers at most offshore sportsbooks list Nebraska a heavy -16 1/2 chalk favorite versus Colorado with a 49 total.
Taylor Martinez, the Huskers starting freshman quarterback, is on the shelf for this game. Getting the start will be backup Cody Green. The Huskers will also be without their leading receiver, Niles Paul, who is also their leading returner. The Huskers limited passing game will be good for Colorado as they are weak defensively in that area, giving up 270.5 yards per game. Nebraska will be running into Colorado's strength, rushing defense. Colorado ranks second in the BIG 12 rushing defense, allowing 128.9 yards per game.
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Since the firing of Dan Hawkins as head coach, the Buffaloes have won two straight games. The Buffs were 44-36 winners at home against Kansas State last week covering ATS as 2-point home underdogs. The combined 80 points scored went OVER the games posted total.
Nebraska lost its last outing, a 9-6 result against Texas A&M on November 20. Nebraska failed to cover in that game as a 1 1/2-point favorite, while the 15 combined points took the game UNDER the total.
In lined games, Nebraska has not been dependable for backers covering ATS in 6-of-10 attempts. The OVER has exceeded the posted total in 6-of-10 games Nebraska played. Colorado has won SU and covered ATS in two straight games.
Reno Gold's pick: Oddsmakers have overlined Nebraska all year and today's game is no exception. I look for Colorado to show up and cover as a +16 1/2 point underdog.
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