Toledo Rockets vs NIU Huskies Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Toledo Rockets vs NIU Huskies

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Huskie Stadium in Dekalb, IL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Huskies (-2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 43

The NIU Huskies (4-2) are hosting the Toledo Rockets (4-2) at Huskie Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024. NIU opens as 2.5-point favorites. The total is set at 43.

The Toledo Rockets come into this matchup with a record of 4-2 this season. In their last contest, the Rockets took on the Buffalo Bulls and took a loss by a final of 30-15. When all was said and done, they had 74 plays which converted into 418 yards. The Toledo Rockets ended up running the ball 25 different times and tallied 46 yards, which came out to an average of 1.8 yards per tote. When it came to stopping the run, the Rockets conceded 230 yards on 52 tries, which averages out to 4.4 yards per run allowed. Toledo relinquished 11 pass completions on 20 tries for 127 yards, and a completion rate of 55.0%.

The Rockets currently have 2,297 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Toledo has amassed 16 passing touchdowns and 8 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the football over 9 times. Toledo has tallied 128 first downs as an offense, and they have been called for 35 penalties for 270 yards. Offensively they're holding an average of 111.3 yards rushing which ranks them 112th in Division 1. Regarding getting in the endzone, the Toledo Rockets are averaging 32.3 points per game.

The Rockets rank 46th in D-1 regarding their opponents scoring, giving up 21.0 points per game. They are allowing an average of 3.2 yards per rushing attempt and 110.5 yards on the ground per game for the year. Over the course of this season, they have given up 663 running yards through 6 games. When it comes to passing yards, the Rockets have given up 1,404 yards which puts them in 91st in Division 1. They have given up 234.0 yards per game through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 60.8%. Over the course of this season, they are granting 344.5 yards/contest ranking them 58th in college football. They have yielded 8 touchdowns by air and 6 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Huskies come into this game with a record of 4-2 for this year. For their last game, the Huskies walked away with a victory by a final of 17-7 when they faced the Bowling Green Falcons. NIU ran for 3.3 yards per attempt, totaling 170 yards on 52 carries. The Huskies finished the game with a total of 278 yds while running 73 plays (3.8 yards per play). The Huskies pass defense gave up a completion rate of 43.5%, surrendering 98 yds on 10 for 23 through the air. NIU surrendered 33 run attempts for 107 yds (3.2 yds per rush).

The NIU Huskies have an average of 402.0 yards per game, ranking them 60th in the country. The NIU offense has racked up 241 penalty yds on 24 violations, which has them ranked 129th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They maintain an average of 220.7 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 1,324 yards for this season. They have tossed 4 interceptions while surrendering 5 fumbles and they have been able to earn 132 1st downs. In terms of their ability to score points, the Huskies are sitting 86th in college football with an average of 26.3 points per outing. For the season thus far, the Huskies have racked up 1,088 passing yards along with an average of 181.3 passing yards per game, ranking them 111th in D-1.

NIU has conceded a total of 578 rushing yards (96.3 yards per outing) in addition to 4 touchdowns on the ground this year. They have given up 6 touchdowns through the air as well as 157.3 yards/game, which has them in 9th in the nation. Their defense has 3 fumbles and 3 interceptions so far this season. The Huskies defense has taken the field for 340 plays, which has them sitting 7th in the country. The Huskies are relinquishing 17.2 points per game, ranking them 22nd in college football. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 103 total points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Rockets +2.5

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