Duke Blue Devils vs Northwestern Wildcats Prediction, 9/6/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Duke Blue Devils vs Northwestern Wildcats

Date: Friday, September 6, 2024

Location: Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium in Evanston, IL

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Wildcats (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 36.5

The Duke Blue Devils (1-0) are headed to Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium on Friday, September 6, 2024 where they will attempt to beat the Northwestern Wildcats (1-0). Northwestern opens as 3.0-point favorites. The total has been set at 36.5.

The Duke Blue Devils come into this matchup with a record of 1-0 this season. In their last matchup, the Blue Devils faced the Elon Phoenix and took home the win by a score of 26-3. The Duke Blue Devils ran the ball 27 times and accumulated 59 yds, which had them averaging 2.2 yards per attempt. On the day, they had 67 plays which gave them a total of 350 yds. Duke gave up 16 completions on 24 attempts for 110 yards, and a completion percentage of 66.7%. When it came to stopping the run, the Blue Devils conceded 30 yds on 36 tries, which averages out to 0.8 yards per run allowed.

In terms of scoring, the Duke Blue Devils are averaging 26.0 points per contest. As a unit they have an average of 59.0 yards in the run game which has them sitting 120th in Division 1. The Blue Devils have racked up 350 yards in total for the season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Duke has compiled 2 touchdowns through the air and 1 touchdown on the ground. Duke has a total of 17 first downs, and they have committed 0 infractions. They have surrendered the ball 1 time.

The Blue Devils rank 16th in the nation when it comes to team defense, allowing 3.0 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 0.8 yards per rushing attempt and 30.0 rushing yards per game for the season. Over the course of this season, they have given up 30 yards via the ground game in 1 game. Regarding yards through the air, the Blue Devils have given up 110 yds which puts them in 20th in the country. They have surrendered 110.0 yards per outing via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 66.7%. Overall, they are giving up 140.0 yards/contest which puts them 8th in the country. They have conceded no TD's via the pass in addition to no TD's via the ground game.

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The Wildcats head into this game 1-0 for this season. In their last game, the Wildcats went home victorious with a score of 13-6 against the Miami RedHawks. The Wildcats ended up finishing with 328 yds on 61 plays (5.4 yds per play). Northwestern ran for 4.8 yards per carry, finishing with 150 yards on 31 carries. Northwestern allowed 24 rush attempts for 40 yards (1.7 yards per rush). The Wildcats passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 59.5%, surrendering 227 yds on 22 out of 37 passing.

The Northwestern Wildcats are averaging 328.0 yards/game, which has them sitting 97th in Division 1. The Northwestern offense has totaled 35 penalty yards on 4 infractions, which is good for 96th in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have an average of 150.0 yards via the ground game. They have tossed no interceptions while losing 2 fumbles and they have been able to tally 20 first downs. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Wildcats rank 115th in D-1 holding an average of 13.0 points per game. During the season thus far, the Wildcats currently have a total of 178 yards via the pass, which has them sitting 96th in college football.

The Wildcats are conceding 6.0 points per contest, which has them 30th in the country. Northwestern has allowed the opposition a total of 40 yards rushing and no touchdowns on the ground this year. In total, they have relinquished 6 points in total. They have conceded no touchdownss through the air in addition to 227.0 yards per outing, ranking them 90th in college football. The Wildcats defense has been on the field for 61 plays, which ranks them 48th in D-1. They have tallied no fumbles recovered and 2 interceptions for the season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Wildcats -3.0

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