Two of the country’s toughest pass defenses battle when the Northern Illinois Huskies (3-4) bring college football’s ninth-ranked passing D into a matchup with the Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-3), who have the No. 21 unit, on Saturday, October 21, 2023. The Huskies are major, 12-point favorites. The over/under is set at 43.5 in the outing.
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Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Michigan Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois | -12 | -110 | -110 | 43.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois (-12) | Under (43.5) | Northern Illinois 29 Eastern Michigan 14 |
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 | Eastern Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 24.9 (80) | 19.0 (113) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 22.4 (63) | 19.4 (33) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 9 (72) | 6 (29) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 10 (36) | 7 (80) |
Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Michigan Betting Insights
Northern Illinois Stats and Trends
- Northern Illinois has won four games against the spread this season, while failing to cover three times.
- Northern Illinois games have hit the over four out of seven times this season.
- The Huskies seven games this season have gone over this contest’s total of 43.5 points four times.
- NIU has an average total of 48.9 in their outings this year, 5.4 more points than this game’s over/under.
Recent Head-to-Head Matchups
Northern Illinois holds an edge against Eastern Michigan in the last three matchups between these two teams, putting together a 2-1 record in those games. In those games against the Eagles, the Huskies have a 2-1 record against the spread with those games eclipsing the point total on one occasion. Northern Illinois outscored Eastern Michigan 99-71 in those three head-to-head matchups.
Eastern Michigan Stats and Trends
- Eastern Michigan has compiled a 4-3-0 ATS record so far this year.
- The Eagles have been an underdog by 12 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
- In 2023, three Eastern Michigan games have gone over the point total.
- The Eagles and their opponents have scored more than 43.5 combined points twice this season.
- EMU’s games this year have had a 47.5-point total on average, 4.0 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Northern Illinois Players to Watch
- Rocky Lombardi leads the team with 1,187 passing yards (169.6 yards per game) and has a 57.1% completion percentage this year (97-of-170) while throwing six touchdowns with four interceptions.
- Antario Brown has run for a team-high 648 yards on 105 attempts (92.6 yards per game) and five touchdowns.
- So far this year Gavin Williams has run for 197 yards on 48 carries (28.1 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns.
- Kacper Rutkiewicz has 20 catches, leading his team with 313 yards (52.2 ypg) while hauling in two touchdowns this season.
- Grayson Barnes’ stat line this year shows 11 catches for 211 yards and two touchdowns. He puts up 30.1 receiving yards per game.
- This season Davis Patterson has caught 13 passes for 160 yards, averaging 26.7 receiving yards per game.
Eastern Michigan Players to Watch
- Austin Smith has passed for 952 yards while completing 57.3% of his throws (94-of-164), with six touchdowns and three interceptions (136.0 yards per game). He’s also rushed 67 times for 119 yards and one touchdown, averaging 17.0 yards per game.
- Jaylon Jackson has churned out a team-high 340 rushing yards (48.6 yards per game) and scored one touchdown.
- Samson Evans has 331 yards on 74 carries (47.3 ypg), with five rushing touchdowns.
- Tanner Knue has 30 catches and paces his team with 295 receiving yards (49.2 ypg) while scoring three touchdowns.
- Hamze Elzayat has also contributed with 11 catches for 186 yards and two touchdowns this year. He averages 31.0 receiving yards per game.
- This season JB Mitchell III has caught 18 passes for 174 yards and one touchdown, averaging 29.0 receiving yards per game.
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