Akron Zips vs NIU Huskies Prediction, 11/13/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Akron Zips vs NIU Huskies

Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Location: Huskie Stadium in Dekalb, IL

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Huskies (-15.5)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

The NIU Huskies (5-4) will try to defeat the Akron Zips (2-7) at Huskie Stadium on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Akron opens as 15.5-point underdogs. The over/under is set at 46.5.

The Akron Zips step onto the field holding a record of 2-7 for this season. In their last game, the Zips played the Buffalo Bulls and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 41-30. Once the final whistle blew, they had 70 plays which converted into 452 yds. The Akron Zips ran the ball 27 different times and tallied 74 yards, earning them an average of 2.7 yds per attempt. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Zips gave up 180 yds on 44 tries, which is an average of 4.1 yds per rush surrendered. Akron relinquished 17 pass completions on 29 tries for 210 yds, and a completion rate of 58.6%.

The Zips have earned 2,883 total yards this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Akron has totaled 12 touchdowns through the air and 7 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the football 18 different times. Akron has amassed 151 1st downs offensively, and they have been called for 56 penalties for 447 yds. Offensively they hold an average of 85.6 yards in the run game giving them a rank of 130th in college football. In terms of scoring, the Akron Zips have an average of 18.9 points per outing.

The Zips rank 126th in D-1 regarding team defense, giving up 36.0 PPG. They are allowing 4.6 yards per rush and 186.3 rushing yards per contest for the year. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 1,677 yards via the running game in 9 games. Concerning yards through the air, the Zips have given up 2,111 yds which puts them in 85th in the nation. They have yielded 234.6 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 64.3%. Overall, they have allowed 420.9 yards/game which puts them 112th in Division 1. They have granted 18 touchdowns via the pass as well as 21 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Huskies head into this matchup 5-4 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Huskies walked away with a victory by a final of 42-28 when they faced the Western Michigan Broncos. The Huskies finished the game with 411 yds and they ran 60 plays (6.9 yards per play). NIU ran the football for 5.9 yards per tote, finishing the game with 255 yards on 43 carries. NIU relinquished 36 rush attempts for 211 yards (5.9 yds per carry). The Huskies pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 50.0%, surrendering 179 yards on 14 for 28 passing.

The NIU Huskies are averaging 398.7 yards per game, ranking them 58th in the nation. The NIU offense has compiled 383 yds of penalties on 38 violations, which has them ranked 129th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They average 211.3 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 1,902 yards for the year. They have tossed 6 picks while allowing opponents to recover 8 fumbles and they have been able to record 200 first downs. When looking at their scoring prowess, the Huskies rank 86th in the country averaging 25.4 PPG. Over the course of the season thus far, the Huskies have compiled 1,686 passing yards along with holding an average of 187.3 throwing yards per outing, ranking them 106th in the nation.

The Huskies are giving up 18.8 points per game, ranking them 20th in Division 1. NIU has conceded a total of 1,092 yards on the ground (121.3 yards per outing) and 7 touchdowns via the rush for the season. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 169 total points. They have allowed the opposition 10 touchdowns through the air in addition to 166.3 yards per outing, which puts them in 11th in Division 1. The Huskies defense has been on the field for 544 plays, which is 13th in D-1. They have earned 3 fumbles recovered and 6 picks this year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Zips +15.5

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