College Football Odds Week 5: Michigan vs Nebraska Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Matchup Spread Total Moneyline
Nebraska vs
Michigan
+17.5 (-106)
-17.5 (-114)
o39.5 (-115)
u39.5 (-105)
+810
-1450

Second-ranked Michigan hits the road for the first time this season as the Wolverines travel to Lincoln to face Nebraska. Coverage of this Big Ten showdown begins from Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 30 at 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX.

Here's everything you need to know about the college football odds for Week 5 Michigan vs. Nebraska: the opening lines, spreads, betting trends and more. Check back regularly for updates.

No. 2 Michigan vs Nebraska Odds

Nebraska seeks a third straight win as they host Michigan on Saturday. (Getty)
  • Opening point spread: Michigan -19.5
  • Opening moneyline: Michigan -1000/Nebraska +650
  • Opening total: Over/Under 42.5 points scored
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (FOX)

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET FRIDAY: The Wolverines have been painted to -17.5 all week at BetMGM, though there have been a couple juice adjustments. Michigan is currently -17.5 flat, with ticket count 2/1 and money 2.5/1 on the favorite.

BetMGM's total opened at 40.5, hit a low point of 38.5 Thursday (Over -115) Thursday and went to 39.5 a few hours later. This afternoon, it's back at the 40.5 opener. Tickets and money are 4/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: Michigan is perfect on the field at 4-0 SU, but at 0-3-1 ATS has yet to cover for bettors. In Week 4, the Wolverines ripped Rutgers 31-7 to push as 24-point home favorites.

Nebraska (2-2 SU/1-3 ATS) beat Louisiana Tech 28-14, but failed to cash as 20-point home chalk.

Caesars slid Michigan down 2 points to -17.5 by early this afternoon, then crept up to -18. The total is already down 2.5 points to 40.

Click here for Vegas Insider senior reporter Patrick Everson's full College Football Odds Week 5 Report containing spreads, lines, and trends for every Top 25 matchup.