The Northern Illinois Huskies (1-2) face the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (1-2) on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium. The Huskies are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 4 points. The over/under for the contest is 54.5 points.
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Northern Illinois vs. Tulsa Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | -4 | -108 | -112 | 54.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa (+4) | Over (54.5) | Northern Illinois 30 Tulsa 29 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Northern Illinois | Tulsa | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 16.3 (124) | 23.0 (98) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 24.3 (73) | 38.7 (118) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 5 (77) | 9 (127) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 2 (105) | 5 (44) |
Northern Illinois vs. Tulsa Betting Insights
Northern Illinois Stats and Trends
- Northern Illinois has won one game against the spread this season.
- The Huskies have been favored by 4 points or more this season once, and failed to cover the spread.
- So far this season, two Northern Illinois games have gone over the point total.
- None of the Huskies three games this season have had a combined score higher than this contest’s total of 54.5.
- NIU has an average total of 50.5 in their outings this year, 4.0 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Tulsa Stats and Trends
- Tulsa has covered once in three games with a spread this year.
- The Golden Hurricane have covered the spread once when an underdog by 4 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
- So far this year, one Tulsa game has hit the over.
- The Cane have combined with their opponent to score more than 54.5 points just once this season.
- Tulsa’s outings this season have a 59.2-point average over/under, 4.7 more points than this game’s total.
Northern Illinois Players to Watch
- This year, Rocky Lombardi has collected 535 passing yards (178.3 yards per game) while going 47-for-95 (49.5% completion percentage) and throwing one touchdown and four interceptions.
- Antario Brown has churned out a team-high 128 rushing yards (42.7 yards per game) and scored one touchdown.
- Gavin Williams has rushed for 85 yards on 21 carries (28.3 yards per game) this year.
- Kacper Rutkiewicz has 13 catches, leading his team with 192 yards (64.0 ypg) while scoring one touchdown this season.
- Christian Carter has also tacked on seven receptions for 112 yards and one touchdown.
- Davis Patterson has totaled 55 yards on five receptions, averaging 27.5 yards per game.
Tulsa Players to Watch
- This campaign, Cardell Williams has put up 494 passing yards (164.7 yards per game) while completing 30 of 45 passes (66.7% completion percentage), with five touchdowns and three interceptions.
- Jordan Ford has rushed for a team-high 187 yards on 43 attempts (62.3 yards per game) and one touchdown.
- So far this year Anthony Watkins has run for 152 yards on 35 carries (50.7 ypg).
- Marquis Shoulders has hauled in 11 passes for a team-high 207 yards while scoring three touchdowns. He averages 69.0 yards per game.
- Devan Williams has tacked on 148 yards on 11 catches and one touchdown. He averages 49.3 receiving yards per game this year.
- Kamdyn Benjamin has 68 receiving yards on four receptions, averaging 22.7 yards per game.
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