- N Illinois is a -14.5 point favorite vs. Akron
- Akron vs. Northern Illinois Total (Over/Under): 43.5 points
- TV Channel: CBSSN
The Akron Zips (2-7) visit Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium to take on the Northern Illinois Huskies (5-4) on Nov. 13 in DeKalb, IL. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST.
N Illinois is a betting favorite in Week 12, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-105).
The Akron vs. Northern Illinois Over/Under is 43.5 total points.
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Akron vs. Northern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Akron | +14.5 -115 | 43.5 -105 | +475 |
| Northern Illinois | -14.5 -105 | 43.5 -115 | -650 |
Akron vs Northern Illinois Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Northern Illinois will win this game with 88.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Akron and N Illinois, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Akron vs Northern Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Northern Illinois will cover the spread with 60.8% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Akron Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.95 Units / 59% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+3.65 Units / 35% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 2 of their last 5 away games (+1.90 Units / 38% ROI)
- Akron have covered the 1Q Spread in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.75 Units / 24% ROI)
Northern Illinois Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Northern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games (+11.20 Units / 28% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 games (+7.80 Units / 54% ROI)
- Northern Illinois have covered the 1Q Spread in their last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 88% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.85 Units / 56% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+1.85 Units / 41% ROI)
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Northern Illinois players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Northern Illinois Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Trayvon Rudolph has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
Akron Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Akron is 3-6 against the spread this college football season (-3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI).
- Akron is 2-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.9 Units / -34.75% ROI
- Akron is 6-3 when betting the Over for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI
- Akron is 3-6 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI
Northern Illinois Against the Spread (ATS) Record
N Illinois is 4-3 against the spread this college football season (+0.7 Units / 7.11% ROI).
- Northern Illinois is 4-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.05 Units / 34.85% ROI
- Northern Illinois is 4-4 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -4.04% ROI
- Northern Illinois is 4-4 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -4.04% ROI
Akron: Keys to the Game vs. Northern Illinois
Akron is 1-14 (.062) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: .536
Akron is winless (0-7) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .489
Akron is 1-16 (.056) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .433
Akron is winless (0-7) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards this season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .437
Northern Illinois: Keys to the Game vs. Akron
Northern Illinois is 7-3 (.700) when not losing a fumble since the 2023 season– T-11th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .522
Northern Illinois is 2-7 (.222) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2023 season– 27th-worst in FBS; Average: .385
Northern Illinois is 7-3 (.700) when not losing a fumble since the 2023 season– T-35th-best in FBS; Average: .599
Northern Illinois is 7-7 (.500) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2023 season– T-38th-best in FBS; Average: .429
Matchup Notes for Akron vs. Northern Illinois
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Akron’s RBs has 38 receptions in 9 games (4.2 per game) this season — 26th-best among FBS RBs. Northern Illinois’s defense has allowed just 15.0 receptions per game this season — T-12th-best among FBS defenses.
Akron’s RBs have 33.2 receiving yards per game this season — 33rd-best among FBS RBs. Northern Illinois’s defense has allowed just 166.3 receiving yards per game this season — 11th-best among FBS defenses.
Akron’s QBs has rushed for 93 yards on 99 carries (just 0.9 YPC) this season — T-23rd-worst among FBS teams. Northern Illinois’s defense have allowed just 3.6 YPC this season — T-27th-best among FBS defenses.
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends
Akron WRs have averaged a touchdown every 19.3 receptions (270 Rec/14 TDs) since the 2023 season– 3rd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.0
Akron Skill Players have averaged a touchdown every 19.8 receptions (436 Rec/22 TDs) since the 2023 season– 3rd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.6
Akron WRs have 11 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 4th quarter this season– T-3rd-most among FBS Teams
Akron RBs have averaged 69.3 rushing yards per game (1,455/21) since the 2023 season– 3rd-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 125.9
Akron WRs averaged a touchdown every 33.8 receptions (169 Rec/5 TDs) in the 2023 season– 3rd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 10.9
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends
Northern Illinois Skill Players have no touchdowns on 37 receptions in close and late situations this season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 12.0
Northern Illinois WRs have no touchdowns on 24 receptions in close and late situations this season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.5
Northern Illinois Skill Players have averaged just 9.6 yards per reception (973 yards/101 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– T-7th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 12.1
Northern Illinois Skill Players have averaged just 8.7 yards per reception (383 yards/44 catches) in the 4th quarter this season– 4th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 11.9
Northern Illinois WRs have averaged just 9.4 yards per reception (281 yards/30 catches) in the 4th quarter this season– T-10th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 13.1
Akron Zips Defensive Stats & Trends
Akron has intercepted 2 of 262 attempts (131.0 pass attempts per int.) this season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 38.8
Akron has intercepted 8 of 596 attempts (74.5 pass attempts per int.) since the 2023 season– 4th-worst in FBS; Average: 36.4
Akron has intercepted 2 of 262 attempts (131.0 pass attempts per int.) this season– 5th-worst in FBS; Average: 36.1
Akron has allowed 9.0 touchdowns per interception (18 TDs allowed, and 2 INT) this season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0
Akron has allowed 4.6 touchdowns per interception (37 TDs allowed, and 8 INT) since the 2023 season– 5th-worst in FBS; Average: 1.8
Northern Illinois Huskies Defensive Stats & Trends
Northern Illinois has allowed 4 rushing TDs on 35 carries (8.8 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.3
Northern Illinois has allowed 4 rushing TDs on 35 carries (8.8 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone this season– T-4th-best in FBS; Average: 4.6
Northern Illinois has allowed first downs on 22% of pass attempts on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 51%
Northern Illinois has allowed 1.4 yards from scrimmage per touch (24 yards / 17 touches) on 3rd and short this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 5.1
Northern Illinois has allowed 7 rushing TDs on 302 carries (43.1 Carries Per TD) this season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 20.8
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