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- Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Channel: ESPN+
- City: DeKalb, Illinois
- Venue: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | -11.5 (-112) | O 45.5 (-109) | -526 |
| Eastern Michigan | +11.5 (-108) | U 45.5 (-116) | +377 |
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Two of the country’s toughest passing defenses square off when the Northern Illinois Huskies (3-4) carry college football’s ninth-ranked unit into a contest versus the Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-3), featuring the No. 21 pass D, on Saturday, October 21, 2023. The Huskies are major, 11.5-point favorites. An over/under of 45.5 points has been established for the matchup.
In their most recent outing, the Huskies won 23-13 over the Ohio Bobcats. Last time out, the Eagles defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes 28-14.
We’ve compiled all the details you need for the upcoming game ahead—from betting trends to key stats and more.
Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Michigan Key Stats
- Northern Illinois has averaged 5.5 more points scored this season (24.9) than Eastern Michigan has allowed (19.4).
- In games where Northern Illinois scores more than 19.4 points, it is 3-1 overall and 2-0 against the spread.
- Eastern Michigan is 4-1 overall and 2-2 against the spread when it allows fewer than 24.9 points.
- Eastern Michigan scores 19.0 points per game, 3.4 fewer than Northern Illinois allows (22.4).
- Eastern Michigan is 3-0 against the spread and 3-1 overall in games when it records more than 22.4 points.
- When Northern Illinois allows fewer than 19.0 points, it is 1-0 against the spread and 2-1 overall.
Below are some more need-to-know figures from this season:
| Northern Illinois | Eastern Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 351.3 (78) | 253.1 (131) |
| Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 320.7 (49) | 389.0 (103) |
| Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 159.7 (59) | 111.1 (115) |
| Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 191.6 (111) | 142.0 (127) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 9 (66) | 7 (35) |
| Takeaways (Rank) | 10 (45) | 12 (19) |
Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Michigan Betting the Spread & Over/Under
- Together, the two teams combine for 43.9 points per game, 1.6 points fewer than the total of 45.5 for this contest.
- These two teams surrender a combined 41.8 points per game, 3.7 points less than this contest’s over/under.
- Northern Illinois has a record of 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
- Eastern Michigan has won three games against the spread this season, failing to cover twice.
- Spread Prediction: NA
- Over/Under Prediction: NA
Let’s snag a peek at how both teams have fared against the spread, over/under, and moneyline this season:
| ATS Record | Over/Under/Push | ML Favorite Record | ML Underdog Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | 2-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-2-0 | 1-4-0 | 3-0 | 0-3 |
Northern Illinois Statistical Leaders
- Rocky Lombardi has thrown for 1,187 yards (97-for-170), with six touchdowns and four interceptions (169.6 yards per game).
- Antario Brown has racked up a team-leading 648 rushing yards (92.6 per game) plus five touchdowns.
- So far this year Gavin Williams has run for 197 yards (28.1 per game), with three touchdowns.
- Kacper Rutkiewicz has racked up 20 receptions for 313 yards, best on his team, and two touchdowns. He has been targeted 38 times, and averages 44.7 receiving yards per game.
- Grayson Barnes has tacked on 211 yards, on 11 catches plus two touchdowns. He puts up 30.1 receiving yards per game.
- Davis Patterson is averaging 22.9 yards per game, with 13 catches for 160 yards.
- George Gumbs has registered a team-leading 3.5 sacks, while adding 3.0 TFL and 23 tackles.
- This season Raishein Thomas has collected 31 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks, leading his team in tackles.
- Nate Valcarel has a team-high three interceptions and has tacked on 14 tackles and three passes defended in seven games this season.
Eastern Michigan Statistical Leaders
- Austin Smith has 952 passing yards (136.0 per game) with a 57.3% completion percentage (94-for-164), throwing for six touchdowns with three interceptions. He also has 119 rushing yards on 67 carries and one touchdown.
- Jaylon Jackson has 70 carries for a team-high 340 rushing yards (48.6 per game) and one touchdown.
- So far this year Samson Evans has rushed for 331 yards on 74 carries (47.3 yards per game), with five touchdowns.
- This year Tanner Knue has 30 receptions for a team-high 295 yards (42.1 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Hamze Elzayat has been targeted 20 times, and added 186 yards (on 11 catches) and two touchdowns.
- JB Mitchell III is averaging 24.9 yards per game, with 18 catches for 174 yards and one touchdown.
- This season Mikah Coleman leads the team with 4.0 sacks and has added 4.0 TFL and 14 tackles.
- Joseph Sparacio has collected 38 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack, and he’s tops on his team in tackles.
- Bennett Walker has a team-high three interceptions and has tacked on seven tackles and three passes defended in seven games this season.
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