The Ohio Bobcats (5-1) are 5.5-point favorites on the road versus the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-4) on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Each team features a tough passing defense, with the Bobcats ninth in the country against the pass, and the Huskies 13th. The over/under in this outing is 45 points.
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Ohio vs. Northern Illinois Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | -5.5 | -110 | -110 | 45 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio (-5.5) | Over (45) | Ohio 26 Northern Illinois 19 |
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
| Ohio | Northern Illinois | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 24.5 (90) | 25.2 (87) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 11.8 (9) | 24.0 (70) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 9 (88) | 9 (88) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 11 (14) | 7 (67) |
Ohio vs. Northern Illinois Betting Insights
Ohio Stats and Trends
- Ohio is 3-2-1 ATS this season.
- The Bobcats have covered the spread once when favored by 5.5 points or more this season (in three opportunities).
- Games featuring Ohio have hit the over just once this season.
- In two games this season, the Cats and their opponents have combined to score more than 45 points.
- Ohio’s outings this year have an average total of 50.3, 5.3 more points than this game’s over/under.
Northern Illinois Stats and Trends
- Northern Illinois has covered three times in six games with a spread this year.
- The Huskies have covered the spread twice when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this year (in three opportunities).
- Northern Illinois games have gone over the point total four out of six times this season.
- The Huskies have combined with their opponents to score more than 45 points in four of six games this season.
- The average over/under for NIU’s contests this season is 49.5, 4.5 more points than this game’s total.
Ohio Players to Watch
- This season, Kurtis Rourke has put up 909 passing yards (181.8 yards per game) while completing 76 of 119 passes (63.9% completion percentage), with eight touchdowns and two interceptions. He has tacked on 133 rushing yards on 27 carries (plus one touchdown), averaging 26.6 yards per game.
- Sieh Bangura has racked up a team-best 328 rushing yards (54.7 per game) and two touchdowns.
- O’Shaan Allison has rushed for 239 yards on 78 carries (39.8 yards per game), with one touchdown on the ground this year.
- Sam Wiglusz has hauled in 25 passes for a team-high 248 yards with two touchdowns. He averages 49.6 yards per game.
- Miles Cross’ stat line this year shows 17 catches for 246 yards and four touchdowns. He puts up 49.2 receiving yards per game.
- Tyler Walton has caught 17 passes for 175 yards and one touchdown, averaging 35.0 yards per game this year.
Northern Illinois Players to Watch
- This year, Rocky Lombardi has racked up 1,015 passing yards (169.2 yards per game) while going 82-for-147 (55.8% completion percentage) and throwing five touchdowns and four interceptions.
- Antario Brown has 93 attempts for a team-high 614 rushing yards (102.3 per game) and five touchdowns.
- Gavin Williams has 142 yards on 38 carries (23.7 ypg), with two rushing touchdowns.
- This season Kacper Rutkiewicz has 20 receptions for a team-high 313 receiving yards (52.2 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Grayson Barnes has hauled in nine catches for 145 yards (24.2 yards per game) and one touchdown.
- Trayvon Rudolph has caught 15 passes for 138 yards and one touchdown, averaging 23.0 yards per game this year.
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