NIU Huskies vs Kentucky Wildcats Prediction, 9/24/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: NIU Huskies vs Kentucky Wildcats

Date: Saturday, September 24, 2022

Location: Kroger Field in Lexington, KY

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Wildcats (-24.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53

The NIU Huskies (1-2) are traveling to Kroger Field on Saturday where they will compete against the Kentucky Wildcats (3-0). Kentucky opens this game as 24.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 53.

The NIU Huskies step onto the field holding a record of 1-2 for this season. In their last matchup, the Huskies faced the Vanderbilt Commodores and took a loss by a final of 38-28. Harrison Waylee was the rushing leader for the Huskies with 17 totes for 52 yds (3.1 yards per attempt). Ethan Hampton went 12/19 with 124 yards through the air and 2 TDs. He had a QB rating of 142.2 and ended the game with 1 interception. Against the run, the Huskies gave up 173 yds on 39 attempts, which is an average of 4.4 yds per run allowed. NIU conceded 18 completions on 28 attempts for a total of 255 yards, and a completion rate of 64.3%. In the game, they tallied 57 plays which totaled 354 yards. The NIU Huskies rushed the ball a total of 31 times and totaled 151 yds, which earned them an average of 4.9 yds per carry.

In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the NIU Huskies hold an average of 32.3 points per contest. As a team they're maintaining an average of 154.7 yards in the run game ranking this team at 82nd in Division 1. The Huskies have attained 1,118 total yards this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, NIU has earned 7 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. NIU has accrued 55 first downs, and they have been called for 21 infractions for 197 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 2 different times.

Regarding yards through the air, the Huskies have given up 853 yds which ranks them 111th in the nation. They have allowed 284.3 yards per outing via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 65.3%. During this campaign, they have given up 432.7 yards/game which ranks them 111th in the nation. They have relinquished 11 touchdowns by air in addition to 2 touchdowns on the ground. They are giving up an average of 4.2 yards per run and 148.3 rushing yards per contest on the campaign. In total, they have given up 445 rushing yards through 3 games. The Huskies are ranked 108th in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 34.3 PPG.

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The Wildcats head into this game 3-0 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Wildcats walked away with a victory by a final of 31-0 against the Youngstown State Penguins. Will Levis (2 TDs) finished the contest with 377 yds on 27/35 through the air while his quarterback rate was 175.1. He threw 2 interceptions and his Y/A was 10.8. Kavosiey Smoke ran the football 18 times for 66 yards, ending the contest with 3.7 yds per carry for Kentucky. Kentucky ran the ball for 2.9 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 103 yards on 36 carries. The Wildcats finished the game with a total of 480 yds while they ran 71 plays (6.8 yds per play). The Wildcats secondary conceded a completion percentage of 37.5%, surrendering 134 yds on 9 out of 24 through the air. Kentucky gave up 22 running attempts for 58 yards (2.6 yards per carry).

The Kentucky Wildcats have an average of 368.3 yards per contest, which has them sitting 92nd in the nation. The Kentucky offense has accrued 114 yards of penalties on 16 infractions, which has them sitting 95th in the nation in terms of helping out the other team. For the year thus far, the Wildcats have earned 882 passing yards as well as holding an average of 294.0 passing yards per outing, which ranks 28th in the country. When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Wildcats are sitting 76th in the country with an average of 31.3 PPG.

Kentucky has surrendered a total of 305 yards rushing (101.7 yards per contest) in addition to 2 touchdowns rushing so far this year. They have given up 0 TDs through the air in addition to 152.0 yards/outing, which has them in 12th in Division 1. The Wildcats defense has participated in 175 plays, which is 18th in Division 1. The Wildcats are relinquishing 9.7 points per contest, which has them 12th in D-1. In total, they have relinquished 29 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Huskies/Wildcats college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Huskies +24.5

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