Scheduled Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Venue: Yager Stadium, Oxford, OH
Broadcast: ESPN
Betting Odds: Miami-Ohio favored by (-2.5)
Projected Total Score: 43.0
The Miami RedHawks (6-4) are set to host the NIU Huskies (6-4) at Yager Stadium on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The Huskies start as 2.5-point underdogs as per Bovada Sportsbook, with the total score projected at 43.0.
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
- Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!
The NIU Huskies come into this game with a strong record of 6-4 this season. In their recent matchup against the Akron Zips, the Huskies secured a win with a score of 29-16. During that game, NIU executed 58 plays resulting in 439 total yards. On the ground, the Huskies rushed the ball 41 times for a remarkable 295 yards, averaging 7.2 yards per carry. Defensively, the Huskies allowed just 50 rushing yards on 24 attempts, yielding an average of 2.1 yards per run. In the passing department, the Huskies faced 52 passing attempts from the Akron Zips, conceding 19 completed passes for a total of 205 yards and a completion percentage of 36.5%.
In terms of offensive scoring, the NIU Huskies average 25.8 points per game. They boast an average of 219.7 rushing yards, positioning them 11th in NCAA Division I. Overall, the Huskies have accumulated a total of 4,027 yards for the season. When it comes to touchdowns, NIU has recorded 13 passing touchdowns and 18 rushing touchdowns. The team has accumulated 214 first downs and has been penalized 45 times for a total of 452 yards, while also turning over the ball 14 times.
Defensively, the Huskies have allowed 1,702 passing yards, ranking them 8th in college football. They give up an average of 170.2 yards per game through the air, with a completion percentage against of 52.4%. Overall, NIU allows an average of 284.4 total yards per game, placing them 7th nationally. The Huskies have surrendered 11 passing touchdowns as well as 7 rushing touchdowns, allowing opponents an average of 3.5 yards per rush and 114.2 rushing yards per game. Over the course of 10 games this season, they’ve given up a total of 1,142 rushing yards, ranking 16th in the nation for points allowed at 18.5 per game.
The RedHawks stand at 6-4 this season. In their latest outing, they triumphed over the Kent State Golden Flashes with a decisive score of 34-7. Miami’s run game averaged 6.9 yards per carry, accumulating a total of 275 yards from 40 rushes. Overall, the RedHawks amassed 477 yards on 62 plays, averaging 7.7 yards per play during that game. In their defensive performance against the pass, Miami allowed a 41.7% completion rate, giving up 93 yards on 10 completions out of 24 attempts while also limiting the Golden Flashes to 96 rushing yards on 39 carries for an average of 2.5 yards per run.
On the offensive front, the RedHawks rank 96th nationally in scoring, averaging 24.3 points per game. Their offense has recorded an average of 365.2 total yards per match, placing them 89th in the college football rankings. The Miami squad has incurred 468 penalty yards from 59 infractions, which ranks 68th for the negative impact on the team. They have turned the ball over 8 times via interceptions and 4 fumbles, while registering 174 first downs. To date, the RedHawks have accumulated 2,241 passing yards, averaging 224.1 yards through the air per game, which puts them at 72nd in the nation. They also average 141.1 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,411 rushing yards for the season.
Defensively, the RedHawks have given up 18.7 points per game, positioning them 19th in NCAA Division I. They’ve allowed 1,368 rushing yards this season, averaging 136.8 yards allowed per game, along with 14 rushing touchdowns. Overall, they have conceded 187 total points. Their passing defense has given up 7 touchdowns and 184.0 yards per game, ranking them 21st in Division I. Miami’s defense has been active on 666 plays this season, which ranks 71st in the league. This season, their defense has recovered 7 fumbles and intercepted 9 passes.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s matchup between the Huskies and RedHawks against the spread?
Free Prediction: Take Northern Illinois (+2.5)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
- Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!
