Buffalo Bulls vs NIU Huskies Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Buffalo Bulls vs NIU Huskies

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Huskie Stadium in Dekalb, IL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Huskies (-14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 45

Huskie Stadium is where the NIU Huskies (2-0) will compete against the Buffalo Bulls (2-1) on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Buffalo opens this game as 14.0-point dogs. The over/under has been set at 45.

The Buffalo Bulls head into this matchup 2-1 for this season. In their last matchup, the Bulls faced off with the UMass Minutemen and went home with a win by a final score of 34-3. In the running game, the Bulls gave up 72 yds on 37 attempts, which is 1.9 yards per rush allowed. Buffalo conceded 14 completions on 29 attempts for a total of 121 yds, and a completion percentage of 48.3%. At the end of the game, they ran 60 plays which gave them 314 yds. The Buffalo Bulls ran the ball 38 different times and amassed 129 yards, earning them an average of 3.4 yds per attempt.

Regarding scoring, the Buffalo Bulls have an average of 21.3 PPG. As a unit they have an average of 150.3 yards rushing which ranks them 79th in Division 1. The Bulls have racked up 886 total yards over the course of this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Buffalo has compiled 3 passing touchdowns and 4 touchdowns via the ground. Buffalo has tallied 47 1st downs, and they have been flagged for 13 infractions for 121 yds. They have surrendered the ball 3 different times.

The Bulls sit in 52nd in college football concerning team defense, allowing 18.0 points per game. The opposition is running for an average of 3.5 yards per running attempt and 123.3 yards on the ground per game for the season. During this campaign, they have allowed 370 yards via the running game in 3 games. Concerning yards through the air, the Bulls have given up 564 yds which has them sitting in 68th in the country. They have conceded 188.0 yards per game through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 68.0%. Over the course of this year, they are allowing 311.3 yards per outing putting them 59th in D-1. They have surrendered 2 touchdowns via the pass as well as 5 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Huskies step onto the field holding a record of 2-0 for this year. In their last game, the Huskies got the victory with a final of 16-14 against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. NIU ran the football for 4.2 yards per attempt, finishing with a total of 190 yards on 45 carries. The Huskies finished the game with 388 yards and they ran 65 plays (6.0 yards per play). The Huskies pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 60.6%, relinquishing 163 yds on 20 for 33 passing. NIU conceded 28 rushing attempts for 123 yards (4.4 yards per rush).

The NIU Huskies hold an average of 547.0 yards per contest, which is good for 7th in college football. The NIU offense has 60 yards of penalties on 6 infractions, which is good for 132nd in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They average 251.0 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 502 yards for this season. They have tossed no interceptions while surrendering 1 fumble and they have been able to obtain 46 1st downs. In relation to the points being put on the board, the Huskies are sitting 38th in D-1 holding an average of 35.0 points per contest. During the season so far, the Huskies have thrown for a total of 592 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 296.0 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 28th in Division 1.

NIU has given up a total of 217 yards on the ground (108.5 yards per game) in addition to 2 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this season. They have allowed 1 touchdown through the air and 183.5 yards per outing, which has them ranked 55th in D-1. They have compiled no fumbles recovered and 2 interceptions so far this year. The Huskies defense has been on the field for 119 plays, which ranks 6th in the nation. The Huskies are allowing 14.5 points per contest, which puts them 38th in the nation. Overall, they have allowed 29 points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Huskies -14.0

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