Northern Illinois vs Ohio Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 8

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The Northern Illinois Huskies (2-6) visit Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium to take on the Ohio Bobcats (5-3) on Oct. 22. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Athens.

are betting favorites in Week 8, with the spread sitting at ().

The Over/Under for Northern Illinois vs. Ohio is total points.

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Northern Illinois vs. Ohio Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 8

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Northern Illinois vs Ohio Prediction for Week 8

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Northern Illinois will win this game with 52.7% confidence.

Northern Illinois vs Ohio Spread Prediction for Week 8

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Ohio will cover the spread with 64.3% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Northern Illinois and Ohio, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


Best Northern Illinois Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Northern Illinois players for Week 8, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Trayvon Rudolph has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 18 games (+12.10 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 14 games (+9.75 Units / 61% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 15 games (+8.70 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 19 games (+8.50 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.45 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+5.20 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Over in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 games (+4.20 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.99 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Northern Illinois has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

    • Northern Illinois is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
    • Northern Illinois is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
    • Northern Illinois is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

    Ohio Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Ohio has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

    • Ohio is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
    • Ohio is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
    • Ohio is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

    Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends

    Northern Illinois RBs have averaged 14.0 yards from scrimmage per touch (307 yards / 22 touches) on 3rd and short this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.1

    Northern Illinois RBs have averaged 9.7 yards from scrimmage per touch (438 yards / 45 touches) on 3rd and short since last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.4

    Northern Illinois RBs have averaged 10.2 yards from scrimmage per touch (376 yards / 37 touches) on 3rd down this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4

    Northern Illinois RBs have rushed for 11 TDs in close and late situations since last season– most among FBS Teams

    Northern Illinois RBs have carried the ball 136 times in close and late situations since last season– 3rd most among FBS Teams

    Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends

    Ohio WRs have 18 receptions in the Red Zone this season– 2nd most among FBS Teams

    Ohio Skill Players have 36 receptions for 20 or more yards this season– most among FBS Teams

    Ohio QBs have fumbled 7 times this season– tied for 2nd most among FBS Teams

    Ohio QBs have fumbled 5 times in close and late situations since last season– tied for 2nd most among FBS Teams

    Ohio QBs have 35 completions for 20 or more yards this season– most among FBS Teams

    Northern Illinois Huskies Defensive Stats & Trends

    Northern Illinois has allowed a passer rating of 315.3 in the Red Zone (22.0 Pass Attempts) this season– worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 172.3

    Northern Illinois has allowed 12 TD passes in the Red Zone this season– most among Non-Power 5 Teams

    Northern Illinois has no interceptions (64 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since last season– tied for worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 33.3

    Northern Illinois has allowed 12 TD passes in the Red Zone this season– most in FBS

    Northern Illinois has allowed 19 TD passes this season– tied for most among Non-Power 5 Teams

    Ohio Bobcats Defensive Stats & Trends

    Ohio has allowed 2,715 Passing Yards this season– most among Non-Power 5 Teams

    Ohio has allowed 122 first down receptions this season– most in FBS

    Ohio has allowed 19 TD passes this season– tied for most among Non-Power 5 Teams

    Ohio has allowed 294.9 receiving yards per game (2,064/7) to WRs this season– worst in FBS; Average: 168.1

    Ohio has allowed 2,715 Passing Yards this season– most in FBS


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