Missouri at Nebraska (10/04/2008)

Missouri vs. Nebraska +10.5 (2 units) - strictly a going against the public play here, Missouri is getting near 78-80% of the public bets.  These Cornhuskers aren't too shabby, especially at home.  I know its gonna be a ball buster going against Chase Daniel and this high flying offensive juggernaut.  Nebraska hasn't had an away game yet, not that it really matters much here because they are at home once again.  BUT... this IS Missouri's first road game, and while Nebraska isn't too far away and they should have plenty of support you can't help to wonder how some of these kids will opperate in a hostile environment.  The Huskers are coming off of a disappointing loss to VA Tech, maybe they were looking ahead, who knows.  I don't know too much about either defense, but hopefully the Huskers secondary is ready for Daniel and his trio of WRs.  Nebraska has a balanced running attack, and you can even expect QB Joe Ganz to get out on his own as well.  I would also expect a trick play or two from HC Bo Pelini to catch the defensive off guard and show the nation that Nebraska football is back.

Nebraska is coming off a tough 35-30 home loss to Virginia Tech, and has to face one of the nation's most powerful offenses. First-year Cornhuskers coach Bo Pelini has his team off to a good start, but knows the Huskers have a tough task this week. Nebraska has put up 37.5 points per game, and they will look to take advantage of a porous Missouri pass defense with Senior QB Joe Ganz.

This will be Missouri's first road contest as they open their Big 12 schedule. They opened as -10 favorites at Pinnacle and the line has moved up and down between 10 and 11 across the marketplace throughout the week. With the Tigers receiving 77% of the public's backing, Nebraska is receiving a plethora of Smart Money plays, mostly from books with positive records, due to the betting percentage and line fluctuation. We'll follow the Smart Money and take the Huskers with the points.

Nebraska also looks to take advantage of facing a Missouri pass defense that ranks 112th in the nation, giving up 279.5 passing yards a game. Huskers quarterback Joe Ganz passed for 278 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Saturday's loss to the Hokies, and is averaging 249.3 passing yards a game.