NIU Huskies vs Miami RedHawks Prediction, 11/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: NIU Huskies vs Miami RedHawks

Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Location: Yager Stadium in Oxford, OH

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: RedHawks (-2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 41.5

The Miami RedHawks (6-4) are welcoming the NIU Huskies (6-4) at Yager Stadium on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. NIU opens as 2.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is 41.5.

The NIU Huskies step onto the field holding a record of 6-4 for this season. In their last game, the Huskies faced the Akron Zips and earned the victory with a final of 29-16. For the game, they had 58 plays which totaled 439 yds. The NIU Huskies ended up running the ball 41 times and accrued 295 yards, earning them an average of 7.2 yards per attempt. On the ground, the Huskies conceded 50 yds on 24 attempts, which is an average of 2.1 yards per run allowed. NIU conceded 19 pass completions on 52 attempts for a total of 205 yards, and a completion rate of 36.5%.

When talking about scoring, the NIU Huskies have an average of 25.8 PPG. Offensively they're maintaining an average of 219.7 yards in the run game which ranks them 11th in D-1. The Huskies have tallied 4,027 total yards for the season. In terms of getting in the endzone, NIU has totaled 13 touchdowns through the air and 18 touchdowns via the ground. NIU has accrued 214 1st downs as a team, and they have committed 45 infractions for 452 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 14 times.

Regarding passing yards, the Huskies have conceded 1,702 yds which ranks them 8th in college football. They have yielded 170.2 yards per contest through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 52.4%. For the year, they are conceding 284.4 yards/game which has them sitting 7th in the nation. They have granted 11 touchdowns via the pass as well as 7 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for 3.5 yards per run and 114.2 rushing yards per contest for the year. Over the course of this year, they have given up 1,142 rushing yards through 10 games. The Huskies sit in 16th in the nation concerning team defense, giving up 18.5 points per game.

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The RedHawks head into this matchup 6-4 this year. When they last stepped on the field, the RedHawks walked away with a victory by a final of 34-7 when they played the Kent State Golden Flashes. Miami ran for 6.9 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 275 yds on 40 carries. The RedHawks finished the game with a total of 477 yds and they ran 62 plays (7.7 yards per play). The RedHawks passing defense conceded a completion rate of 41.7%, surrendering 93 yards on 10 for 24 passing. Miami surrendered 39 attempts on the ground for 96 yds (2.5 yards per rush).

When it comes to this team's ability to score points, the RedHawks currently rank 96th in the nation by tallying 24.3 points per game. The Miami RedHawks are averaging 365.2 yards/game, ranking them 89th in the nation. The Miami offense has 468 penalty yds on 59 violations, which is 68th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They have given away 8 interceptions while surrendering 4 fumbles and they have tallied 174 first downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the RedHawks currently sit at 2,241 yards via the pass as well as an average of 224.1 passing yards per contest, which ranks 72nd in college football. They have an average of 141.1 yards per game via the rush and have run for 1,411 yards for the season.

The RedHawks are giving up 18.7 points per game, which has them sitting 19th in the country. Miami has yielded a total of 1,368 yards rushing (136.8 yards per game) and 14 touchdowns rushing this year. In total, they have given up 187 total points. They have allowed 7 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 184.0 yards/game, ranking them 21st in D-1. The RedHawks defense has been on the field for 666 plays, which is good for 71st in Division 1. Their defense has compiled 7 fumbles recovered and 9 interceptions for the year.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Huskies +2.5

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