NIU Huskies vs Bowling Green Falcons Prediction, 10/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: NIU Huskies vs Bowling Green Falcons

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Falcons (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 47.5

The Bowling Green Falcons (2-3) are hosting the NIU Huskies (3-2) at Doyt L. Perry Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024. NIU is 3.0-point underdogs. The betting total comes in at 47.5.

The NIU Huskies come into this game with a record of 3-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Huskies stepped onto the field against the UMass Minutemen and took home the win by a score of 34-20. When it came to stopping the run, the Huskies gave up 115 yds on 34 tries, which is 3.4 yards per run allowed. NIU gave up 15 completions on 30 attempts for 263 yds, and a completion rate of 50.0%. When all was said and done, they ran 64 plays which converted into 402 yds. The NIU Huskies ended up rushing 54 times and accrued 367 yards, which earned them an average of 6.8 yards per carry.

The Huskies have racked up 2,134 yards in total over the course of this year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, NIU has totaled 8 touchdowns via the pass and 10 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 9 different times. NIU has accounted for 113 first downs offensively, and they have committed 20 infractions for 196 yds. As a unit they average 230.8 yards on the ground which ranks them 10th in Division 1. Concerning scoring points, the NIU Huskies are averaging 28.2 points per contest.

The Huskies rank 34th in the nation when it comes to team defense, allowing 19.2 points per game. They are allowing an average of 3.0 yards per rushing attempt and 94.2 rushing yards per game so far this year. During the season, they have conceded 471 running yards through 5 outings. In terms of yards via the pass, the Huskies are conceding 846 yards which ranks them 20th in college football. They are conceding 169.2 yards per outing through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 58.1%. For the season, they are conceding 263.4 yards/game ranking them 11th in the nation. They have yielded 5 touchdowns through the air as well as 4 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Falcons come into this game with a record of 2-3 for this year. In their last game, the Falcons went home victorious with a score of 27-20 against the Akron Zips. Bowling Green conceded 22 rushing attempts for 115 yds (5.2 yards per carry). The Falcons passing defense allowed a completion rate of 65.6%, relinquishing 206 yards on 21 for 32 through the air. The Falcons finished the game with a total of 385 yards while they ran 66 plays (5.8 yds per play). Bowling Green ran for 3.3 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 117 yds on 36 attempts.

Concerning the points being put on the board, the Falcons are ranking 71st in D-1 with 28.4 points per game. The Bowling Green Falcons have an average of 394.6 yards/game, which is good for 68th in college football. The Bowling Green offense has accrued 242 yds of penalties on 26 infractions, which ranks them 103rd in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 4 picks while surrendering 1 fumble and they have been able to earn 102 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the Falcons have a total of 1,245 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 249.0 passing yards per game, which has them sitting 52nd in Division 1. They average 145.6 yards per game via the rush and have run for 728 yards overall.

Bowling Green has allowed a total of 955 rushing yards (191.0 yards/game) as well as 5 touchdowns via the rush for the campaign. They have conceded 8 touchdowns via the pass as well as 189.2 yards/game, which has them sitting 38th in the nation. Their defense has 1 fumble recovery and 1 interception on the season. The Falcons defense has taken the field for 312 plays, which is 35th in college football. The Falcons are allowing 25.4 PPG, ranking them 82nd in Division 1. Over the course of the season, they have given up 127 points in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Huskies +3.0

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