The Arkansas State Red Wolves are the underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+1), in this year’s Camellia Bowl, where they will meet the Northern Illinois Huskies. The matchup will kick off from the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama on December 23, 2023, starting at 12:00 PM ETand airing on ESPN. The over/under is set at 53.5 in the contest.
Northern Illinois vs. Arkansas State Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread Favorite: Huskies (-1)Moneyline: Huskies (-112), Red Wolves (-108)Total: 53.5 pointsBest Northern Illinois vs. Arkansas State Promo Code
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When: Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM ETLocation: Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, AlabamaTV: ESPNHuskies 2023 Stats & Rankings
Northern Illinois 2023 Betting Info
The Huskies are 5-7-0 ATS this season.Northern Illinois is 2-6 against the spread when favored by 1 point or more this season.In the Huskies’ 12 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total six times.The average point total in Huskies games this year is 5.3 less points than the over/under of 53.5 in this matchup.The Huskies have covered the spread once in their past three contests while putting together a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.Two times in those three games, the final combined score has surpassed the set total.The Red Wolves’ last three outings have ended with an average of 55.7 points scored. That’s 2.2 more points than this contest’s over/under.Huskies Home/Away Splits (2023)
Northern Illinois’ Offense vs. Arkansas State’s Defense (2023)
Northern Illinois averages 5.2 yards per rushing attempt (17th in the FBS), and Arkansas State allows 4.8 per carry (99th in college football).The Huskies’ rushing game ranks 42nd in the FBS (179.5 yards per game). The Red Wolves give up 184.3 rushing yards per game (118th).Red Wolves 2023 Stats & Rankings
Arkansas State 2023 Betting Info
The Red Wolves have covered the spread six times in 12 games.Northern Illinois has a 2-6 record against the spread in games it was favored by 1 point or more this season.Out of 12 Red Wolves games so far this year, six have hit the over.The average point total in Huskies games this season is 5.3 less points than the over/under of 53.5 in this matchup.The Huskies have covered the spread once in their past three contests while putting together a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.In two of those three games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.The past three Red Wolves games averaged 2.2 more points (55.7) than this matchup’s point total.Red Wolves Home/Away Splits (2023)
Arkansas State’s Offense vs. Northern Illinois’ Defense (2023)
The Red Wolves average 223.4 passing yards per game (66th in the FBS). They play the Huskies’ defense which ranks sixth, giving up 164.3 yards per game through the air.Arkansas State is 75th in college football, racking up 376.3 yards per game, while Northern Illinois ranks 20th in yards allowed (316.8).The Red Wolves’ offense is 63rd in the FBS at 27.8 points per game. They will be facing the Huskies’ defense which allows 21.2 per game (30th in college football).Arkansas State’s offense averages 7.9 yards per pass attempt (41st in the FBS). Northern Illinois’ defense gives up 6.1 yards per passing play (ninth in college football).Northern Illinois vs. Arkansas State Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Northern Illinois vs. Arkansas State sees the Red Wolves (-108 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we recommend betting on the over at 53.5 points.
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