Northern Illinois Vs. Akron: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions And Tips – November 26, 2022

Written By PlayPicks Staff on November 22, 2022

The Northern Illinois Huskies (3-8) have a MAC matchup against the Akron Zips (1-9). The Huskies (-10) and the Zips (+282 on the moneyline to win) take to the field on November 26, 2022 at 1:30 PM ET on ESN3. The total for the contest is set at 53 points.

This article uses betting data updated as of November 26, 2022 at 8:31 AM ET. Browse all the latest odds for this outing in the table below and click here to claim your free sports bet (up to $1,001) at Caesars!

Northern Illinois Vs. Akron Odds

Computer Pick

Computer picks for Northern Illinois vs Akron
Spread Over/Under
Northern Illinois (-10) Over (53)

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 Stats (Rank) Akron
28.6 (67) Points Per Game 19.5 (115)
31.7 (112) Points Per Game Against 36.7 (126)
183.6 (114) Pass Yards 282.5 (21)
247.5 (99) Pass Yards Against 248.9 (100)
199.6 (23) Rush Yards 82.3 (128)
137.6 (51) Rush Yards Against 183.3 (104)
14 (47) Giveaways 19 (107)
15 (57) Takeaways 8 (129)
+1 Turnover Differential -11

Northern Illinois Vs. Akron Betting Insights

Northern Illinois Stats And Trends

  • Northern Illinois’ record against the spread is 4-7-0.
  • Northern Illinois has no wins ATS (0-1) as a 10-point favorite or greater this year.
  • Out of 11 Northern Illinois games so far this year, eight have hit the over.
  • Huskies games have had more than 53 points scored on seven occasions this season.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 53 points, 3.7 fewer than the average total in this season’s Huskies contests.

Akron Stats And Trends

  • Akron has four wins in 10 contests against the spread this year.
  • Akron has an ATS record of 3-3 as 10-point underdogs or greater.
  • This season, four of Akron’s 10 games have hit the over.
  • Zips games have finished with more than 53 points six times this year.
  • The average total points scored in Zips games this year (53) is 4.4 points higher than the total for this matchup.

Northern Illinois Players To Watch

  • Ethan Hampton has 798 passing yards (199.5 ypg) to lead Northern Illinois, completing 59% of his passes and tossing seven touchdown passes and six interceptions this season.
  • Harrison Waylee’s team-high 872 rushing yards (87.2 per game) have come on 157 carries, with five touchdowns this year.
  • This season Antario Brown has rushed for 689 yards (68.9 per game) on 110 carries with seven touchdowns.
  • Cole Tucker’s 597 receiving yards (59.7 yards per game) lead the team. He has 42 receptions with four touchdowns.
  • Kacper Rutkiewicz has put up a 405-yard season so far (45.0 receiving yards per game) with six touchdowns, reeling in 24 passes.
  • Shemar Thornton has hauled in 26 catches for 280 yards (35.0 ypg) this season.

Akron Players To Watch

  • DJ Irons has thrown for 2,600 yards (260.0 ypg) to lead Akron, completing 66.8% of his passes and recording 10 touchdown passes and seven interceptions this season. He’s also run for 314 yards (31.4 ypg) on 133 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
  • Cameron Wiley has carried the ball 82 times for a team-high 358 yards (39.8 per game), with five touchdowns this year.
  • Shocky Jacques-Louis’ team-leading 780 receiving yards (78.0 yards per game) have come on 65 receptions with two touchdowns.
  • Alex Adams has recorded 682 receiving yards (75.8 yards per game) and six touchdowns, hauling in 49 passes this year.
  • Daniel George’s 53 catches are good enough for 592 yards (59.2 ypg).

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