- The Arizona Wildcats are a -34.5 point favorite vs. the Northern Illinois Huskies
- Northern Illinois vs. Arizona Total (Over/Under): 49.5 points
- TV Channel: TNT | HBOM
Northern Illinois (0-2) visit Casino Del Sol Stadium to take on Arizona (1-1) on Sep. 19 in Tucson, AZ. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 pm.
The Arizona Wildcats are betting favorites in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -34.5 (-108).
The Northern Illinois vs. Arizona Over/Under is 49.5 total points.
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Northern Illinois vs. Arizona Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northern Illinois | +34.5 -110 | 49.5 -108 | +4500 |
| Arizona | -34.5 -108 | 49.5 -110 | -35000 |
Northern Illinois vs Arizona Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Arizona will win this game with 94.5% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Northern Illinois Huskies and the Arizona Wildcats, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Northern Illinois vs Arizona Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Northern Illinois will cover the spread with 64.2% 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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Northern Illinois Best Bets Today
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.70 Units / 27% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.40 Units / 25% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.75 Units / 27% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
- Northern Illinois have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+0.55 Units / 4% ROI)
Arizona Best Bets Today
- Arizona has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.90 Units / 42% ROI)
- Arizona has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- Arizona has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.15 Units / 22% ROI)
- Arizona has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 games (+1.45 Units / 5% ROI)
- Arizona have covered the 1H Spread in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+0.75 Units / 13% ROI)
Northern Illinois Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Northern Illinois Huskies is 0-2 against the spread this college football season (-2.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Northern Illinois is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
- Northern Illinois is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Northern Illinois is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
Arizona Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Arizona Wildcats is 0-2 against the spread this college football season (-2.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Arizona is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
- Arizona is 0-2 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
- Arizona is 2-0 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
Northern Illinois: Keys to the Game vs. Arizona
Northern Illinois was 5-1 (.833) when intercepting at least 1 pass last season– 13th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .643
Northern Illinois was 5-2 (.714) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– T-15th-best in FBS; Average: .429
Northern Illinois was 5-1 (.833) when not losing a fumble last season– T-6th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .533
Northern Illinois was 6-2 (.750) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-33rd-best in FBS; Average: .604
Arizona: Keys to the Game vs. Northern Illinois
Arizona was 2-6 (.250) when allowing 200 or more passing yards last season– T-4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .498
Arizona was 1-8 (.111) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-10th-worst in FBS; Average: .420
Arizona was 2-8 (.200) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– T-25th-worst in FBS; Average: .422
Arizona was 2-1 (.667) when in a one score game last season– T-12th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .514
Matchup Notes for Northern Illinois vs. Arizona
Arizona’s TEs had 38 receptions in 13 games (just 2.9 per game) last season — 4th-worst among Big 12 TEs. Northern Illinois’s defense allowed just 15.7 receptions per game last season — 15th-best among FBS defenses.
Arizona’s QBs threw for 3,318 passing yards in 13 games (255.2 YPG) last season — 35th-best among FBS teams. Northern Illinois’s defense allowed just 173.9 passing yards per game last season — 13th-best among FBS defenses.
Arizona’s WRs had 208.8 receiving yards per game last season — 3rd-best among Big 12 WRs. Northern Illinois’s defense allowed just 173.9 receiving yards per game last season — 13th-best among FBS defenses.
Northern Illinois’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 4.9% of 244 attempts last season — 2nd-worst among FBS offenses. Arizona’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.8% of attempts last season — 4th-best among Big 12 defenses.
Northern Illinois’s WRs gained 890 yards on 85 receptions (just 10.5 YPR) last season — T-5th-worst among FBS WRs. Arizona’s defense allowed just 10.3 Yards Per Reception last season — 2nd-best among Big 12 defenses.
Northern Illinois’s TEs had 10 receptions in 11 games (just 0.9 per game) last season — 4th-worst among FBS TEs. Arizona’s defense allowed just 16.0 receptions per game last season — 3rd-best among Big 12 defenses.
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends
Northern Illinois’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 4.9% of 244 attempts last season — 2nd-worst among FBS offenses. Arizona’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.8% of attempts last season — 4th-best among Big 12 defenses.
Northern Illinois’s WRs gained 890 yards on 85 receptions (just 10.5 YPR) last season — T-5th-worst among FBS WRs. Arizona’s defense allowed just 10.3 Yards Per Reception last season — 2nd-best among Big 12 defenses.
Northern Illinois’s TEs had 10 receptions in 11 games (just 0.9 per game) last season — 4th-worst among FBS TEs. Arizona’s defense allowed just 16.0 receptions per game last season — 3rd-best among Big 12 defenses.
Northern Illinois’s offense threw for 1,186 passing yards in 12 games (just 98.8 YPG) last season — 3rd-worst among FBS offenses. Arizona’s defense allowed just 165.3 passing yards per game last season — 8th-best among FBS defenses.
Northern Illinois averaged just 7.5 yards per completion (308 yards/41 completions) on 3rd down last season– 3rd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 11.8
Arizona Offensive Stats & Trends
Arizona TEs averaged 23.2 yards per reception (93 yards/4 catches) on 3rd and long last season– best among Big 12 Teams; Average: 12.2
Arizona TEs had no touchdowns on 3 receptions in the Red Zone last season– worst Receptions Per TD among Big 12 Teams; Average: 1.9
Arizona’s TEs had 38 receptions in 13 games (just 2.9 per game) last season — 4th-worst among Big 12 TEs. Northern Illinois’s defense allowed just 15.7 receptions per game last season — 15th-best among FBS defenses.
Arizona’s QBs threw for 3,318 passing yards in 13 games (255.2 YPG) last season — 35th-best among FBS teams. Northern Illinois’s defense allowed just 173.9 passing yards per game last season — 13th-best among FBS defenses.
Arizona RBs had 12 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 2023 season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams
Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends
Northern Illinois allowed 1.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (39 yards / 25 touches) on 3rd and short last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 5.0
Northern Illinois allowed 1.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (39 yards / 25 touches) on 3rd and short last season– best in FBS; Average: 5.1
Northern Illinois allowed 7 rushing TDs on 53 carries (7.6 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.4
Northern Illinois allowed 7 rushing TDs on 53 carries (7.6 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone last season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 4.6
Northern Illinois allowed 10 rushing TDs on 412 carries (41.2 Carries Per TD) last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 21
Arizona Defensive Stats & Trends
Arizona tackled opponents for a loss on 8 of 34 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– best in the Big 12; Average: 10%.
Arizona tackled opponents for a loss on 8 of 34 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– T-4th-best in FBS; Average: 11%.
Arizona opponents averaged 42.6 Passing Attempts per TD (383 Pass Attempts/9 Passing TDs) last season– 5th-best in FBS; Average: 21.3
Arizona allowed a Completion Pct of just 54% (208 completions/383 attempts) last season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 62%
Arizona had 22 interceptions last season– T-2nd-most in FBS
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