Huskies vs Bulldogs Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Monday 12-23-2024

In the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, the Northern Illinois Huskies will play the Fresno State Bulldogs. The Huskies are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5). The expected point total for the matchup is set at 39.5.

The Huskies last took to the field against the Toledo Rockets, and they were defeated 13-6. The Bulldogs came up short by a final score of 20-13 last time out against the UCLA Bruins.

Northern Illinois vs. Fresno State Game Info

• When: Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho
• TV: ESPN
• Favorite: Northern Illinois -3.5
• Total: 39.5 points

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Northern Illinois vs. Fresno State Matchup Stats

Northern Illinois vs. Fresno State Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: Northern Illinois 24, Fresno State 21

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: Fresno State +3.5 (model predicted spread is 2.9 points)

• Northern Illinois has posted a 3-7-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Huskies have not yet covered the spread as favorites of 3.5 points or more this season (0-5).
• Fresno State is 6-4-1 ATS this year.
• The Bulldogs have a 2-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 39.5 (model projecting 44.6 points)

• In seven games this season, Northern Illinois and its opponent have combined for more than 39.5 points.
• So far this year, 10 Bulldogs games have featured more than 39.5 points scored.
• The average total for Northern Illinois games this season has been 44.9, 5.4 points higher than the total for this game.
• The average total for Bulldogs games is 49.7 points, 10.2 more than this game's over/under.

Team Leaders

Northern Illinois Team Leaders

• Ethan Hampton: 1,600 PASS YDS / 145.5 YPG / 58.5% / 12 TD / 6 INT / 53 CAR / 129 RUSH YDS / 2 TD
• Gavin Williams: 135 CAR / 741 YDS / 61.8 YPG / 4 TD / 22 REC / 138 YDS / 11.5 YPG / 1 TD
• Antario Brown: 115 CAR / 567 YDS / 70.9 YPG / 4 TD / 8 REC / 204 YDS / 51 YPG / 1 TD
• Trayvon Rudolph: 37 REC / 392 YDS / 39.2 YPG / 1 TD
• Cam Thompson: 28 REC / 391 YDS / 35.5 YPG / 3 TD
• Grayson Barnes: 25 REC / 281 YDS / 23.4 YPG / 2 TD
• Devonte O'Malley: 29 TKL / 8 TFL / 8.5 SACK
• Jaden Dolphin: 46 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
• Nate Valcarel: 40 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK / 2 INT / 3 PD

Fresno State Team Leaders

• Mikey Keene: 2,887 PASS YDS / 240.6 YPG / 70.2% / 18 TD / 11 INT
• Elijah Gilliam: 121 CAR / 466 YDS / 38.8 YPG / 8 TD / 29 REC / 190 YDS / 15.8 YPG / 0 TD
• Bryson Donelson: 62 CAR / 380 YDS / 31.7 YPG / 2 TD / 18 REC / 66 YDS / 5.5 YPG / 0 TD
• Mac Dalena: 58 REC / 941 YDS / 78.4 YPG / 8 TD
• Jalen Moss: 48 REC / 563 YDS / 46.9 YPG / 4 TD
• Raylen Sharpe: 51 REC / 523 YDS / 47.5 YPG / 3 TD
• Phoenix Jackson: 46 TKL / 5 TFL / 4 SACK / 2 INT / 2 PD
• Tuasivi Nomura: 77 TKL / 4 TFL
• Cameron Lockridge: 39 TKL / 2 TFL / 5 INT / 5 PD