Zips vs Huskies Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Wednesday 11-13-2024

The Northern Illinois Huskies (5-4) and Akron Zips (2-7) will meet in a matchup of two conference rivals. The Huskies are heavy favorites, expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -14.5). The expected point total for the matchup is 43.5.

The Huskies prevailed 42-28 last time out when they took on the Western Michigan Broncos. The Zips came up short in their last outing by a final score of 41-30 against the Buffalo Bulls.

Akron vs. Northern Illinois Game Info

When: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
Location: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Illinois
TV: CBS Sports Network
Favorite: Northern Illinois -14.5
Total: 43.5 points

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Akron vs. Northern Illinois Stat Matchup

Northern Illinois		Akron
399.1 (64th)	Off. Yards Avg. (Rank)	320.3 (122nd)
288.1 (8th)	Def. Yards Avg. (Rank)	421.0 (107th)
211.8 (17th)	Rush Yards Avg. (Rank)	85.6 (130th)
187.3 (106th)	Pass Yards Avg. (Rank)	234.8 (61st)
14 (77th)	Turnovers (Rank)	18 (119th)
9 (109th)	Takeaways (Rank)	8 (118th)

Akron vs. Northern Illinois Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: Northern Illinois 32, Akron 16

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: Northern Illinois -14.5 (model predicted spread is 16.3 points)

So far this season, Northern Illinois has put together a 3-4-1 record against the spread.
The Huskies have not yet covered the spread as favorites of 14.5 points or more this season (0-1).
Akron is 3-5-0 ATS this year.
In games they have played as at least 14.5-point underdogs this season, the Zips are 2-2 against the spread.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 43.5 (model projecting 48.3 points)

Northern Illinois and its opponent have broken the 43.5-point mark three times this year.
Zips games have finished with more than 43.5 points seven times this year.
Northern Illinois games have had an average of 45.9 points this season, 2.4 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
The average total points scored in Zips games this year (43.5) is 4.5 points higher than the total for this matchup.

Team Leaders

Northern Illinois

Ethan Hampton: 1,256 PASS YDS / 157.0 YPG / 60.2% / 11 TD / 5 INT / 39 CAR / 128 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
Antario Brown: 115 CAR / 567 YDS / 70.9 YPG / 4 TD / 8 REC / 204 YDS / 34.0 YPG / 1 TD
Gavin Williams: 114 CAR / 530 YDS / 58.9 YPG / 2 TD / 13 REC / 65 YDS / 7.2 YPG / 1 TD
Cam Thompson: 25 REC / 372 YDS / 41.3 YPG / 3 TD
Trayvon Rudolph: 25 REC / 275 YDS / 39.3 YPG / 1 TD
Grayson Barnes: 21 REC / 222 YDS / 24.7 YPG / 1 TD
Devonte O'Malley: 18 TKL / 6.0 TFL / 6.0 SACK
Jaden Dolphin: 37 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Nate Valcarel: 28 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 2 INT / 3 PD

Akron

Ben Finley: 1,931 PASS YDS / 214.6 YPG / 59.2% / 12 TD / 9 INT
Jordon Simmons: 87 CAR / 495 YDS / 55.0 YPG / 2 TD / 19 REC / 174 YDS / 19.3 YPG / 0 TD
Charles Kellom: 43 CAR / 174 YDS / 19.3 YPG / 0 TD / 19 REC / 125 YDS / 13.9 YPG / 1 TD
Adrian Norton: 36 REC / 667 YDS / 74.1 YPG / 6 TD
Bobby Golden: 25 REC / 397 YDS / 44.1 YPG / 1 TD
Jacob Newell: 30 REC / 205 YDS / 25.6 YPG / 2 TD
CJ Nunnally: 28 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 3.0 SACK
Bryan McCoy: 76 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1 PD
Daymon David: 8 TKL / 1 INT / 1 PD