- Boston College is a -9.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 51.5 points
- Watch the game on ACC Network
The Northern Illinois Huskies visit Alumni Stadium to take on the Boston College Eagles on Sep. 2. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT in Chestnut Hill.
– is a betting favorite in Week 1, with the spread sitting at ().
The Northern Illinois vs. Boston College Over/Under is total points.
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Northern Illinois vs. Boston College Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 1
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
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Northern Illinois vs Boston College Prediction for Week 1
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Boston College will win this game with 75.2% confidence.
Northern Illinois vs Boston College Spread Prediction for Week 1
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Boston College will cover the spread with 73.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Northern Illinois and Boston College, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Best Northern Illinois Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Northern Illinois players for Week 1, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Trayvon Rudolph has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Rocky Lombardi has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
Best Boston College Player Prop Best Bets Today
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Boston College players for Week 1, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Pat Garwo III has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+6.80 Units / 60% ROI)
Northern Illinois Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Northern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 away games (+10.30 Units / 83% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 20 games (+9.50 Units / 43% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.20 Units / 35% ROI)
- Northern Illinois have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 12 of their last 21 games (+3.10 Units / 13% ROI)
Boston College Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Boston College has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 14 of their last 22 games (+7.85 Units / 33% ROI)
- Boston College has hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.25 Units / 32% ROI)
- Boston College has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 19 games (+5.45 Units / 26% ROI)
- Boston College has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 22 games (+5.10 Units / 21% ROI)
- Boston College has hit the Moneyline in 1 of their last 4 games (+5.00 Units / 125% ROI)
Northern Illinois Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Northern Illinois went against the spread last college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Northern Illinois went 2-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.4 Units / -69.8% ROI
- Northern Illinois went 9-3 when betting the Over for +5.7 Units / 43.18% ROI
- Northern Illinois went 3-9 when betting the Under for -6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI
Boston College Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Boston College went against the spread last college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Boston College went 2-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.4 Units / -9.15% ROI
- Boston College went 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.12% ROI
- Boston College went 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.45 Units / -3.73% ROI
Northern Illinois: Keys to the Game vs. Boston College
Northern Illinois was winless (0-7) when allowing 200 or more passing yards in the 2022 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .459
Northern Illinois was 1-9 (.100) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times in the 2022 season– tied for 8th-worst in FBS; Average: .415
Northern Illinois was 1-8 (.111) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards in the 2022 season– tied for 9th-worst in FBS; Average: .446
Northern Illinois was winless (0-4) when not forcing a fumble in the 2022 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .454
Boston College: Keys to the Game vs. Northern Illinois
Boston College is 5-14 (.263) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2021 season– 14th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .449
Boston College is 4-14 (.222) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2021 season– 11th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .420
Boston College is 3-13 (.167) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush since the 2021 season– 13th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .338
Boston College is 2-9 (.182) when not forcing a fumble since the 2021 season– tied for 10th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .449
Matchup Notes for Northern Illinois vs. Boston College
George Takacs (BC) has 26 receptions in 9 games (2.9 per game) since the 2021 season — best of Qualified ACC Tight Endss. Northern Illinois’s defense has allowed just 2.4 receptions per game to TEs since the 2021 season — tied for 12th-best among FBS defenses.
Boston College’s WRs gained 2,199 yards on 159 receptions (13.8 YPR) in the 2022 season — tied for fifth-best among ACC WRs. Northern Illinois’s defense allowed 14.7 Yards Per Reception to WRs in the 2022 season — tied for 17th-worst among FBS defenses.
Pat Garwo (BC) has averaged 8.1 yards after the catch since the 2021 season — fifth-worst of Qualified ACC Running Backss. Northern Illinois’s defense has allowed 11.1 RAC to RBs since the 2021 season — fourth-worst among FBS defenses.
Northern Illinois’s offense has thrown for 4,808 passing yards in 26 games (just 184.9 YPG) since the 2021 season — 17th-worst among FBS offenses. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 204.2 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — best among ACC defenses.
Northern Illinois’s offense has thrown for 4,808 passing yards in 26 games (just 184.9 YPG) since the 2021 season — 17th-worst among FBS offenses. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 204.2 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — 10th-best among FBS defenses.
Northern Illinois’s QBs has thrown for 4,939 passing yards in 26 games (just 190.0 YPG) since the 2021 season — 15th-worst among FBS teams. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 204.2 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — 10th-best among FBS defenses.
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends
Northern Illinois RBs averaged 11.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (312 yards / 27 touches) on 3rd and short in the 2022 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.2
Northern Illinois’s offense has thrown for 4,808 passing yards in 26 games (just 184.9 YPG) since the 2021 season — 17th-worst among FBS offenses. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 204.2 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — best among ACC defenses.
Northern Illinois RBs have averaged 8.9 yards from scrimmage per touch (443 yards / 50 touches) on 3rd and short since the 2021 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.4
Northern Illinois’s offense has thrown for 4,808 passing yards in 26 games (just 184.9 YPG) since the 2021 season — 17th-worst among FBS offenses. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 204.2 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — 10th-best among FBS defenses.
Northern Illinois’s QBs has thrown for 4,939 passing yards in 26 games (just 190.0 YPG) since the 2021 season — 15th-worst among FBS teams. Boston College’s defense has allowed just 204.2 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — 10th-best among FBS defenses.
Boston College Offensive Stats & Trends
Boston College’s WRs gained 2,199 yards on 159 receptions (13.8 YPR) in the 2022 season — tied for fifth-best among ACC WRs. Northern Illinois’s defense allowed 14.7 Yards Per Reception to WRs in the 2022 season — tied for 17th-worst among FBS defenses.
Boston College RBs averaged just 3.3 Yards per Carry (759 yards/231 carries) in the 2022 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0
Boston College RBs have averaged just 3.6 Yards per Carry (580 yards/160 carries) in the 4th quarter since the 2021 season– tied for 6th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0
Boston College RBs were targeted 37 times in the 4th quarter in the 2022 season– most among FBS Teams
Boston College’s WRs gained 2,199 yards on 159 receptions (13.8 YPR) in the 2022 season — tied for fifth-best among ACC WRs. Northern Illinois’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — 12th-worst among FBS defenses.
Northern Illinois Huskies Defensive Stats & Trends
Northern Illinois has no interceptions (80 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: 37.3
Northern Illinois has no interceptions (80 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– tied for worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 34.9
Northern Illinois has allowed 5.4 touchdowns per interception (59 TDs allowed, and 11 INT) since the 2021 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 1.9
Northern Illinois has no interceptions and 29 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: 9.4
Northern Illinois allowed passes of 20+ yards on 13 of 60 attempts (22%) on 3rd and long in the 2022 season– best in FBS; Average: 10%
Boston College Eagles Defensive Stats & Trends
Boston College has allowed a Completion Pct of just 44% (8 completions/18 attempts) on 3rd and short since the 2021 season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 63%
Boston College has allowed a Completion Pct of just 44% (8 completions/18 attempts) on 3rd and short since the 2021 season– 5th-best in FBS; Average: 63%
Boston College has allowed a Completion Pct of just 43% (44 completions/102 attempts) on 3rd and long since the 2021 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 54%
Boston College has allowed a Completion Pct of just 43% (44 completions/102 attempts) on 3rd and long since the 2021 season– 3rd-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 54%
Boston College had no interceptions and 14 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone in the 2022 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: 9.2
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