NIU Huskies vs NC State Wolfpack Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: NIU Huskies vs NC State Wolfpack

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Wolfpack (-7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 47

The NIU Huskies (2-1) are hitting the road to Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2024 where they will take on the NC State Wolfpack (2-2). NC State opens this contest as 7.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 47.

The NIU Huskies come into this game with a record of 2-1 for this season. In their last matchup, the Huskies faced the Buffalo Bulls and went home with a loss by a final score of 23-20. In the running game, the Huskies conceded 77 yards on 37 attempts, which is an average of 2.1 yards per rush allowed. NIU allowed 10 completions on 17 tries for a total of 107 yds, and a completion percentage of 58.8%. In all, they ran 85 plays which gave them a total of 359 yds. The NIU Huskies ran the ball 42 different times and accumulated 165 yards, which earned them an average of 3.9 yds per carry.

The Huskies have earned 1,453 total yards this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, NIU has earned 6 passing touchdowns and 5 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 3 times. NIU has earned 70 1st downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 11 penalties for 115 yds. As a unit they're maintaining an average of 222.3 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 23rd in the country. In terms of getting in the endzone, the NIU Huskies are averaging 30.0 PPG.

The Huskies sit in 39th in the country concerning their opponents scoring, giving up 17.3 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.1 yards per rush and 98.0 rushing yards per game this year. Overall, they have given up 294 yards on the ground through 3 outings. When talking about passing yards, the Huskies are conceding 474 yards which ranks them 13th in D-1. They have allowed 158.0 yards per contest through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 59.7%. For the season, they have yielded 256.0 yards per contest putting them 15th in D-1. They have yielded 2 touchdowns via the pass as well as 3 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Wolfpack head into this matchup 2-2 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Wolfpack went home defeated by a final of 59-35 when they faced the Clemson Tigers. NC State relinquished 33 attempts on the ground for 269 yds (8.2 yards per rush). The Wolfpack pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 61.8%, relinquishing 254 yards on 21 out of 34 passing. The Wolfpack finished the contest with a total of 436 yds on 69 plays (6.3 yds per play). NC State rushed the ball for 4.7 yds per carry, totaling 179 yds on 38 carries.

In relation to their ability to score points, the Wolfpack rank 80th in the country with 28.3 PPG. The NC State Wolfpack hold an average of 365.5 yards/game, ranking them 89th in D-1. The NC State offense has accrued 188 yards of penalties on 20 infractions, which ranks 88th in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away 4 picks while losing 4 fumbles and they have been able to earn 82 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Wolfpack have thrown for 889 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 222.3 throwing yards per outing, which ranks 78th in the country. They maintain an average of 143.3 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 573 yards for this season.

The Wolfpack are allowing 37.8 points per game, which puts them 128th in Division 1. NC State has yielded a total of 671 rushing yards (167.8 yards/game) in addition to 9 touchdowns via the rush for the year. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 151 points in total. They have given up 8 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 246.8 yards per outing, ranking them 102nd in D-1. The Wolfpack defense has participated in 248 plays, which ranks them 63rd in D-1. They have 2 fumbles recovered and 3 picks so far this year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Huskies +7.0

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