Michigan vs. Nebraska score predictions from MLive’s beat writers - MLive.com

Michigan is on the road for a second straight week, but this time it is a slight favorite instead of a slight underdog.

The Wolverines (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) cruised to a 38-17 victory over Wisconsin last week and now head to Nebraska (3-3, 1-2) as three-point favorites for a 7:30 p.m. showdown in Lincoln.

The Cornhuskers have had their fair share of up and downs this season, opening with a surprising home loss to Illinois. But their three victories against Fordham, Buffalo and Northwestern have been by a combined score of 136-17, while their other two losses against ranked teams -- Oklahoma and Michigan State -- were both by under eight points.

All three of MLive’s beat writers predicted a Michigan loss last week, but they are all high on the Wolverines against Nebraska.

Michigan vs. Nebraska scouting report: Both teams coming off impressive wins

Ryan Zuke

The line in this game is puzzling to me. Yes, Nebraska has built some momentum after a disastrous season-opening loss to Illinois, but I still have very little confidence in Scott Frost in big games. A night game should give the Cornhuskers a bit more of a home-field advantage, but Michigan’s performance on the road last week against Wisconsin has me confident it can replicate it against Nebraska. Adrian Martinez is the best quarterback the Wolverines have faced so far this season, but I think facing Rutgers’ Noah Vedral two weeks ago was a good tune-up. Nebraska’s defense also isn’t as daunting as Wisconsin’s. I expect running back Blake Corum to have a bounce-back game and Michigan’s defense to get enough stops to make this a two-score game. The Wolverines will cover easily. Prediction: Michigan 31, Nebraska 21

Aaron McMann

I’d tread lightly here if I was Michigan. The Cornhuskers are better than their 3-3 record indicates, this game is in Lincoln (a place U-M hasn’t played in since 2012, and Jim Harbaugh has never been to) and Adrian Martinez can present some problems for a defense. I don’t expect Mike Macdonald’s defense to get their licks in as they did at Wisconsin, and the group will be forced to stay disciplined and keep an eye on Martinez. They had some trouble with that against Rutgers and Noah Vedral. That said, Michigan’s offense has looked much better in recent weeks, even without 300 yards rushing on the ground. Nebraska has a decent rush D, so Michigan will be forced to throw a bit more. I think Michigan wins (and covers), but this is going to be a close, back-and-forth affair for 3 1/2 quarters. Prediction: Michigan 28, Nebraska 21

Andrew Kahn

When I first saw the point spread for this game, on Sunday, I thought Michigan should be favored by more. After giving Nebraska a closer look, it made sense to me. The Cornhuskers are coming off a complete performance (a 56-7 win over Northwestern). Their loss at Illinois doesn’t look so good, but Nebraska shot itself in the foot, repeatedly, in that game, and it was on the road. Nebraska was within a touchdown against Oklahoma, currently ranked sixth in the country, and was a successful punt away from beating Michigan State (ranked No. 11).

If this was a college basketball game, I’d pick Nebraska. Unranked teams, at home, regularly take down top-10 teams on the hardwood. Getting up for 30 games isn’t easy. But this ain’t hoops. Every game is huge, and this Michigan team seems particularly focused.

Here’s a random prediction to go along with the pick below: Each team scores a touchdown of at least 50 yards. Prediction: Michigan 30, Nebraska 20

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