Northern Illinois vs Georgia State Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 4

Georgia State head coach Dell McGee during the first half of an NCAA football game against Georgia Techon Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
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Sportsbook Promos This Week
  • The Georgia State Panthers are a -10 point favorite vs. the Northern Illinois Huskies
  • Northern Illinois vs. Georgia State Total (Over/Under): 56.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN+

Northern Illinois (0-3) visit Center Parc Stadium to take on Georgia State (2-1) on Sep. 26 in Atlanta, GA. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 pm.

The Georgia State Panthers are betting favorites in Week 4, with the spread sitting at -10 (-108).

The Northern Illinois vs. Georgia State Over/Under is 56.5 total points.

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Northern Illinois vs. Georgia State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Illinois+10 -11056.5 -112+300
Georgia State -10 -10856.5 -105-375

Northern Illinois vs Georgia State Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Georgia State will win this game with 68.2% 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 Georgia State Panthers, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Northern Illinois vs Georgia State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Georgia State will cover the spread with 63.7% 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 has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+11.00 Units / 74% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.55 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Georgia State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 11 games (+8.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Georgia State have covered the 1Q Spread in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.70 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Georgia State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 11 games (+3.40 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Georgia State have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Georgia State has hit the Game Total Over in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+0.80 Units / 15% ROI)

Northern Illinois Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Northern Illinois Huskies is 1-2 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -34.38% ROI).

  • Northern Illinois is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
  • Northern Illinois is 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • Northern Illinois is 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI

Georgia State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Georgia State Panthers is 3-0 against the spread this college football season (+3 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • Georgia State is 2-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.5 Units / 5.95% ROI
  • Georgia State is 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • Georgia State is 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI

Northern Illinois: Keys to the Game vs. Georgia State

Northern Illinois is 1-9 (.100) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards this season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .474

Northern Illinois is 1-9 (.100) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards this season– T-7th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .441

Northern Illinois is 3-8 (.273) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team this season– T-15th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .481

Northern Illinois is winless (0-7) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns this season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .384

Georgia State: Keys to the Game vs. Northern Illinois

Georgia State is winless (0-8) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .531

Georgia State is winless (0-10) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays this season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .413

Georgia State is winless (0-9) when not forcing and recovering a fumble this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .484

Georgia State is winless (0-10) when allowing 22 or more points this season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .265

Matchup Notes for Northern Illinois vs. Georgia State

Georgia State’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 7.2% of 471 attempts last season — 13th-worst among FBS offenses. Northern Illinois’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.3% of attempts last season — T-12th-best among FBS defenses.

Georgia State’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.7% of 576 attempts since the 2024 season — T-29th-worst among FBS offenses. Northern Illinois’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.4% of attempts since the 2024 season — 3rd-best among NonP5 defenses.

Georgia State has 357 receptions in 15 games (23.8 per game) since the 2024 season — 11th-best among FBS skill players. Northern Illinois’s defense has allowed just 17.4 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-33rd-best among FBS 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. Georgia State’s defense allowed 240.8 passing yards per game last season — 29th-worst among FBS defenses.

Northern Illinois’s QBs threw for 1,186 passing yards in 12 games (just 98.8 YPG) last season — 3rd-worst among FBS teams. Georgia State’s defense allowed 240.8 passing yards per game last season — 29th-worst among FBS defenses.

Northern Illinois had just 98.7 receiving yards per game last season — 3rd-worst among FBS skill players. Georgia State’s defense allowed 240.8 receiving yards per game last season — 29th-worst among FBS defenses.

Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends

Northern Illinois Skill Players had no touchdowns on 35 receptions in close and late situations last season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.9

Northern Illinois have averaged just 98.8 receiving yards per game (1,186/12) this season– 3rd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 224.7

Northern Illinois’s offense threw for 1,186 passing yards in 12 games (just 98.8 YPG) last season — 3rd-worst among FBS offenses. Georgia State’s defense allowed 240.8 passing yards per game last season — 29th-worst among FBS defenses.

Northern Illinois’s QBs threw for 1,186 passing yards in 12 games (just 98.8 YPG) last season — 3rd-worst among FBS teams. Georgia State’s defense allowed 240.8 passing yards per game last season — 29th-worst among FBS defenses.

Northern Illinois have completed passes for 20+ yards on just 12 of their 244 total passing attempts (5%) this season– 2nd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 10%

Georgia State Offensive Stats & Trends

Georgia State’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 7.2% of 471 attempts last season — 13th-worst among FBS offenses. Northern Illinois’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.3% of attempts last season — T-12th-best among FBS defenses.

Georgia State RBs picked up first downs on 4 receptions in the Red Zone last season– T-5th-most among FBS Teams

Georgia State RBs were targeted 12 times in short yardage situations last season– T-most among FBS Teams

Georgia State RBs were targeted 8.5 times per game (102/12) last season– 3rd-highest among FBS Teams; Average: 4.4

Georgia State RBs have been targeted 32 times in the 4th quarter this season– 3rd-most among FBS Teams

Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends

Northern Illinois allowed 10 rushing TDs on 412 carries (41.2 Carries Per TD) last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 21

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 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 7 rushing TDs on 53 carries (7.6 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone last season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 4.6

Georgia State Defensive Stats & Trends

Georgia State has allowed 8.3 touchdowns per interception (25 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) this season– T-2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 1.8

Georgia State has allowed 8.3 touchdowns per interception (25 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) this season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 1.9

Georgia State intercepted 3 of 339 attempts (113.0 pass attempts per int.) last season– 3rd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 37.8

Georgia State has intercepted 3 of 339 attempts (113.0 pass attempts per int.) this season– 3rd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 37.8

Georgia State intercepted 3 of 339 attempts (113.0 pass attempts per int.) last season– 7th-worst in FBS; Average: 38.5


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