Duke at Northwestern College Football Parlay 9/8/2018

Saturday, September 8, 2018

Ryan Field

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Ryan Field is the venue for the game between the Duke Blue Devils and the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Northwestern as 4 point favorites. The Wildcats are 1-0-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 1-0-0. The Blue Devils are 1-0-0 ATS and their over/under record is 1-0-0.

Valuable Duke Blue Devils Betting Trends

The Duke Blue Devils are 1-0-0 against the over/under

The Duke Blue Devils are 1-0-0 against the spread

Important Northwestern Wildcats Betting Trends

The Northwestern Wildcats are 1-0-0 against the over/under

The Northwestern Wildcats are 1-0-0 against the spread

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Duke Blue Devils have run for 184 yards as a unit, which ranks 64th in the nation. They've run 35 times, averaging 5.3 yards per rush as a unit. The Blue Devils have been penalized on offense 4 times for 30 yards so far this year, which has them 95th in the country in penalties. They are 65th in Division 1 in points scored with 34. They have run 52 plays this year for 381 yards, which ranks them 89th in the nation in total offense. The Blue Devils average 7.3 yards per play, which is 31st in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 21 1st downs this season, ranking them 79th overall as an offensive unit. Daniel Jones has completed 13 throws while attempting 17 passes for a completion percentage of 76.5%. He has passed for 197 yards this year. He averages 12.8 adjusted yards per throw and 11.6 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 193.2.

Defensive Statistics

The Blue Devils rush defense has given up 47 attempts for 168 yards this season, putting them in 83rd place in the country against the run. They have had 7 penalties for 69 yards on defense this year. That places them 84th in Division 1. Duke is 38th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 14. They have given up a total of 365 yards on D, which is 69th in the nation. The Blue Devils are 76th in yards per play allowed with 5.4. Opponent offenses have completed 10 throws on 21 attempts against the Duke Blue Devils defense this season, ranking them 20th and 23rd in the country. The Duke pass defense has also surrendered a total of 197 yards in the air, which is 58th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

Duke Blue Devils kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 4 for 4 this season. Duke is 47th in the country in punt returns with 2. They've totaled 23 punt return yards and average 11.5 yards per return, which is 31st in D-1. They have returned 3 kicks for 67 yards on special teams, which puts them 40th in kick return yardage. The Blue Devils average 22 yards per kick return and they are 80th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 471.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Wildcats are 73rd in Division 1 in points scored with 31. They have run 79 plays this season for 401 yards, which ranks them 74th in the nation in total offense. The Northwestern Wildcats average 5.1 yards per play, which is 88th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 25 1st downs this year, placing them 47th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Northwestern has run for 166 yards as a team, which ranks 73rd in the country. They've run 42 times, averaging 4 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Wildcats have been penalized on offense 6 times for 56 yards so far this season, which has them 64th in the nation in penalties. Clayton Thorson has thrown for 172 yards this season. He has completed 16 passes on 26 attempts for a completion percentage of 61.5%. His quarterback rating this year is 117.1. He averages 6.6 yards per pass attempt and 6.6 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

Northwestern is 78th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 27. They have surrendered a total of 472 yards on D, which is 101st in Division 1. The Wildcats are ranked 106th in yards per play allowed with 6.6. Opposing offenses have completed 30 passes on 46 attempts against the Northwestern defense this season, placing them 120th and 115th in the country. The Northwestern Wildcats pass defense has also given up a total of 270 yards through the air, which is 93rd overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 25 attempts for 202 yards this year, putting them in 99th place in D-1 against the run. The Wildcats have committed 9 penalties for 95 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 111th in the nation.

Special Teams Stats

Northwestern has returned 2 kicks for 33 yards on special teams, ranking 73rd in kick return yardage. The Northwestern Wildcats average 17 yards per kick return and they are 87th in the country in all-purpose yards with 436. Northwestern kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 4 for 4 this year. Their punters have totaled 265 yards on 7 punts, averaging 38 yards per punt. That places them 91st in Division 1 in punting average.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Wildcats -4 and over 47 total points

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