The Northern Illinois Huskies (1-4) will face off against their MAC-rival, the Akron Zips (1-4) in a matchup on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at InfoCision Stadium. The spread foreshadows a close game, with the Huskies favored to win by 4.5 points. The over/under is 42 in the outing.
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Northern Illinois vs. Akron Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | -4.5 | -110 | -110 | 42 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Akron (+4.5) | Over (42) | Akron 25 Northern Illinois 20 |
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 | Akron | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 19.2 (118) | 17.0 (124) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 26.0 (79) | 24.4 (70) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 9 (100) | 10 (115) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 6 (76) | 8 (36) |
Northern Illinois vs. Akron Betting Insights
Northern Illinois Stats and Trends
- Northern Illinois has won two games against the spread this season.
- The Huskies have not covered the spread when favored by 4.5 points or more this season (in one opportunity).
- Northern Illinois games have hit the over three out of five times this season.
- In three of five games this season, the Huskies and their opponents have combined to total more than 42 points.
- NIU has an average point total of 50.9 in their outings this year, 8.9 more points than this game’s over/under.
Akron Stats and Trends
- Akron has won two games against the spread this year.
- The Zips have been an underdog by 4.5 points or more three times this season, and covered the spread in two of those matchups.
- Akron games have gone over the point total just once this year.
- The Zips have played three games this season that finished with a combined score over 42 points.
- The average total for Akron games this season has been 49.7, 7.7 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Northern Illinois Players to Watch
- Rocky Lombardi leads the team with 824 passing yards (164.8 yards per game) and has a 54.5% completion percentage this year (72-of-132) while throwing three touchdowns with four interceptions.
- Antario Brown has rushed for a team-leading 334 yards on 80 carries (66.8 yards per game) while scoring one touchdown.
- Gavin Williams has run for 105 yards on 28 carries (21.0 yards per game) this year.
- This season Kacper Rutkiewicz has 19 receptions for a team-high 249 receiving yards (49.8 per game) and one touchdown.
- Christian Carter has contributed with 130 yards (on nine catches) and two touchdowns.
- Grayson Barnes is averaging 22.2 yards per game, racking up eight receptions for 111 yards.
Akron Players to Watch
- DJ Irons has thrown for 722 yards while completing 66.2% of his passes (88-of-133), with three touchdowns and three interceptions this year (144.4 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 60 times for 225 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 45.0 yards per game.
- Lorenzo Lingard has taken 44 carries for a team-leading 238 rushing yards (47.6 yards per game) while scoring one touchdown. He’s also caught 11 passes for 159 yards (31.8 receiving yards per game) with one touchdown through the air.
- This season Jasaiah Gathings has 21 receptions for a team-high 205 receiving yards (41.0 per game).
- Daniel George has hauled in 18 catches for 167 yards (33.4 yards per game).
- Alex Adams is averaging 41.3 yards per game, racking up 19 receptions for 165 yards and one touchdown.
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