- Game: NIU Huskies vs Toledo Rockets
- Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Location: Glass Bowl in Toledo, OH
- TV: ESPNU
- Odds/Point Spread: Rockets (-14)
- Total/Over-Under: 51
The Toledo Rockets (3-1) will face off against the NIU Huskies (1-3) on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the Glass Bowl in Toledo, OH. The Huskies are the underdogs with a spread of 14 points, while the over/under is set at 51.
Northern Illinois @ Toledo
Moneyline
Northern Illinois +375
Toledo -525
Northern Illinois @ Toledo
Point Spread
Northern Illinois 13.0 (-110)
Toledo -13.0 (-110)
Northern Illinois @ Toledo
Total
Over 49.0 (-115)
Under 49.0 (-105)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
The NIU Huskies have a season record of 1-3. In their previous matchup against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, the Huskies suffered a 22-14 loss. Quarterback Ethan Hampton had 97 passing yards and 1 touchdown, but also threw 2 interceptions. Justin Lynch led the team in rushing with 84 yards on 8 carries. Overall, the Huskies gained 295 yards on 70 plays. Defensively, they allowed 179 rushing yards and 102 passing yards.
Throughout the season, the Huskies have accumulated a total of 1,142 yards. They have scored 4 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns, while also committing 8 turnovers. Defensively, they have allowed an average of 23.8 points per game. In terms of rushing defense, they have given up an average of 155.5 yards per game and 4.3 yards per carry. Against the pass, they have conceded 143.0 yards per game and have a completion percentage against of 52.1%.
The Toledo Rockets enter this matchup with a record of 3-1. In their last game against the Western Michigan Broncos, they secured a 49-31 victory. Peny Boone had an impressive performance, rushing for 211 yards on 24 carries. Quarterback DeQuan Finn threw for 119 yards and 2 touchdowns, but also had 2 interceptions. Toledo gained a total of 497 yards on 68 plays.
The Toledo offense averages 445.8 yards per game, with 214.0 yards coming from rushing. They have scored 42.3 points per game and have recorded 100 first downs. Defensively, they have allowed an average of 20.3 points per game. In terms of rushing defense, they have given up 146.3 yards per game and 5 rushing touchdowns. Against the pass, they have conceded 173.5 yards per game and have recorded 3 interceptions.
For tonight’s matchup between the Huskies and Rockets, the recommended bet is to take the Rockets with a spread of -14.
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