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Betting the Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under
- Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Channel: ESPN+
- City: Akron, Ohio
- Venue: InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | -3.5 (-105) | O 47.5 (-106) | -161 |
| Akron | +3.5 (-116) | U 47.5 (-119) | +131 |
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In a matchup of two conference rivals, the Northern Illinois Huskies (1-4) will face off against the Akron Zips (1-4). The Huskies are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5). The over/under for this one is set at 47.5 points.
The Huskies were defeated by the Toledo Rockets 35-33 in their most recent outing. Last time out, the Zips lost 13-10 to the Buffalo Bulls.
We’ve collected all the details you need for the upcoming game ahead—from betting trends to key stats and more.
Northern Illinois vs. Akron Key Stats
- Northern Illinois is averaging 5.2 fewer points per game (19.2) than Akron is allowing (24.4).
- When it goes over what Akron gives up this season (24.4 points per game), Northern Illinois is 1-1 and 1-0 against the spread.
- Akron racks up 17.0 points per game, 9.0 fewer than Northern Illinois allows (26.0).
Here are a few more need-to-know figures from this season:
| Northern Illinois | Akron | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 317.2 (112) | 301.4 (119) |
| Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 347.6 (61) | 314.0 (36) |
| Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 121.6 (107) | 102.2 (117) |
| Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 195.6 (103) | 199.2 (100) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 9 (102) | 11 (121) |
| Takeaways (Rank) | 6 (76) | 8 (37) |
Northern Illinois vs. Akron Betting the Spread & Over/Under
- Together, the two teams combine for 36.2 points per game, 11.3 points fewer than the total of 47.5 for this matchup.
- These two teams give up a combined 50.4 points per game, 2.9 more than this contest’s over/under.
- Northern Illinois has a record of 1-2-0 against the spread this season.
- Akron has won two games against the spread this season.
- Northern Illinois has not covered the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more this season (in one opportunity).
- Akron has won each of its two games this season when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.
- Spread Prediction: NA
- Over/Under Prediction: NA
Let’s snag a look at how both teams have matched up against the spread, over/under, and moneyline this season:
| ATS Record | Over/Under/Push | ML Favorite Record | ML Underdog Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 1-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 0-1 | 0-2 |
| Akron | 2-0-0 | 1-3-0 | 0-1 | 0-3 |
Northern Illinois Statistical Leaders
- Rocky Lombardi has posted 824 passing yards (164.8 per game) with a 54.5% completion percentage (72-for-132) while throwing three touchdowns and four interceptions.
- Antario Brown has taken 80 attempts for a team-high 334 rushing yards (66.8 YPG) and one touchdown.
- Gavin Williams has 105 rushing yards on 28 carries.
- Kacper Rutkiewicz has racked up 19 catches for 249 yards, best on his team, and one touchdown. He has been targeted 37 times, and averages 49.8 receiving yards per game.
- Christian Carter has nine catches for 130 yards (26.0 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Grayson Barnes has caught eight passes on 15 targets for 111 yards.
- This season George Gumbs leads the team with 2.5 sacks and has added 2.0 TFL and 14 tackles.
- Over the course of the current campaign, Raishein Thomas has collected 21 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks and leads the team in tackles.
- This season Muhammad Jammeh leads the team with one interception and has added one pass defended.
Akron Statistical Leaders
- This year DJ Iron has collected 718 passing yards (143.6 per game) while going 88-for-133 (66.2%) and throwing for three touchdowns with three interceptions. He has tacked on 215 rushing yards on 61 carries with two touchdowns.
- Lorenzo Lingard has 44 attempts for a team-high 238 rushing yards (47.6 per game) and one touchdown. He also has 11 catches for 159 receiving yards and one touchdown.
- Jasaiah Gathings has 20 catches (35 targets) and paces his team with 197 receiving yards (39.4 per game).
- Daniel George has hauled in 18 catches for 167 yards (33.4 per game).
- Alex Adams has caught 19 passes on 24 targets for 165 yards and one touchdown.
- CJ Nunnally has collected a team-leading 5.0 sacks, while adding 6.0 TFL and 17 tackles.
- Bryan McCoy’s 28 tackles and 1.0 TFL mean he’s the team’s leading tackler.
- Andrew Behm has a team-high one interception and has tacked on five tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended in five games this season.
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