Nebraska vs. Northern Illinois Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – September 16, 2023

The Northern Illinois Huskies (1-1) will look to upset the Nebraska Cornhuskers (0-2) on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). The Cornhuskers are considerable favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 12.5 points. An over/under of 42 points has been set for the contest.

Nebraska vs. Northern Illinois Favorite, Moneyline, Total

  • Spread Favorite: Cornhuskers (-12.5)
  • Moneyline: Cornhuskers (-485), Huskies (+370)
  • Total: 42 points
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    How to Watch Nebraska vs. Northern Illinois

  • When: Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
  • Location: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) in Lincoln, Nebraska
  • TV: FS1
  • Cornhuskers 2023 Stats & Rankings

    Stat Average (Total) Rank
    Pass yards 116.5 (233) 128
    Rush yards 201.5 (403) 33
    Points scored 12 (24) 125
    Pass yards against 296 (592) 113
    Rush yards against 56.5 (113) 9
    Points allowed 24.5 (49) 73

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    Nebraska 2023 Betting Info

  • The Cornhuskers have covered once in two chances against the spread this season.
  • The average point total in Cornhuskers games this season is 7.8 more points than the total of 42 in this matchup.
  • Cornhuskers Home/Away Splits (2022)

    Overall Home Away
    Point Total AVG 52.9 55.4 48.5
    Implied Total AVG 33.6 34.9 31.5
    ATS Record 5-6-0 3-4-0 2-2-0
    Over/Under Record 3-8-0 1-6-0 2-2-0
    Moneyline Favorite Record 3-1 2-1 1-0
    Moneyline Underdog Record 1-6 0-4 1-2

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    Nebraska’s Offense vs. Northern Illinois’ Defense (2023)

  • The Cornhuskers’ 116.5 passing yards per game ranks 128th in the FBS. The Huskies’ defense allows 158 through the air (26th in college football).
  • Nebraska is 118th-ranked in the FBS in yards per pass (5.7), and will be facing the 17th-best defense in that category, owned by Northern Illinois (5.1).
  • The Cornhuskers are 119th in college football, gaining 318 yards per game, while the Huskies rank 25th in yards conceded (266.5).
  • Nebraska has a 37.5% third-down conversion rate, 87th in the FBS. Northern Illinois allows third-down conversions on 25% of its opponents’ attempts (10th).
  • Huskies 2023 Stats & Rankings

    Stat Average (Total) Rank
    Pass yards 234.5 (469) 69
    Rush yards 114.5 (229) 105
    Points scored 19 (38) 119
    Pass yards against 158 (316) 26
    Rush yards against 108.5 (217) 56
    Points allowed 19 (38) 53

    Northern Illinois 2023 Betting Info

  • The Huskies have one win against the spread this season.
  • One Huskies game (out of two) has gone over the point total this season.
  • The average point total in Cornhuskers games this year is 7.8 more points than the total of 42 in this matchup.
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    Huskies Home/Away Splits (2022)

    Overall Home Away
    Point Total AVG 56.7 54.4 58.9
    Implied Total AVG 32.8 32.3 33.2
    ATS Record 4-8-0 0-6-0 4-2-0
    Over/Under Record 9-3-0 6-0-0 3-3-0
    Moneyline Favorite Record 2-6 1-4 1-2
    Moneyline Underdog Record 1-3 0-1 1-2

    Northern Illinois’ Offense vs. Nebraska’s Defense (2023)

  • The Huskies average 2.8 yards per carry (115th in college football) compared to the 1.9 per attempt the Cornhuskers allow (ninth in the FBS).
  • Northern Illinois has the 105th-ranked rushing offense in the FBS (114.5 yards per game). It takes on Nebraska’s ninth-ranked rushing defense, which gives up 56.5 on the ground.
  • The Huskies convert 52.9% of their third downs (27th in college football), while the Cornhuskers’ defense ranks 112th in that category (48.6%)
  • Nebraska vs. Northern Illinois Prediction and Pick

    Our prediction for Nebraska vs. Northern Illinois sees the Cornhuskers (-485 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we recommend betting on the over at 42 points.

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