The Bowling Green Falcons (2-3) host the Northern Illinois Huskies (3-2) on Saturday afternoon in a battle between two MAC schools.
Bowling Green beat Akron on the road this past weekend, winning 27-20 behind QB Connor Bazelak’s 268 yards.
NIU topped UMass 34-20 previously, as RB Gavin Williams totaled 125 rushing yards in the victory.
Will the Falcons protect their home field, or will the Huskies build off of their last win?
Northern Illinois vs Bowling Green Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Northern Illinois | +2.5 (+102) | O 47.5 (-110) | +118 |
| Bowling Green | -2.5 (-124) | U 47.5 (-110) | -142 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Northern Illinois vs Bowling Green Match Details
- Fixture: Northern Illinois Huskies @ Bowling Green Falcons
- Date and Time: Saturday, October 12, 2024, 3:30 PM ET
- Location: Doyt L. Perry Stadium
Key Stats
Bowling Green Falcons
BGSU has one of the better offenses compared to the majority of the NCAA. The Falcons come in averaging 28.4 points per game. QB Connor Bazelak has thrown for 1243 yards this season. He’s thrown for 5 TDs through the air, and he’s thrown four interceptions. RB Terion Stewart has rushed for 270 yards on 47 attempts. He’s also rushed for 4 TDs this season. TE Harold Fannin Jr. leads the team with 676 yards on 46 receptions. He has caught 4 TD passes this year.
The Falcons allow 25.4 points per game. The Falcons are giving up 380.2 yards of total offense per game this year. They also allow 189.2 passing yards per game. The Falcons’ opponents are averaging 191 rushing yards. LB Charles Rosser has been a bright spot on defense, entering with four sacks, 27 tackles, and four tfl.
Northern Illinois Huskies
The Huskies average 28.2 points per game. QB Ethan Hampton has thrown for 913 yards this season. He also enters Saturday’s game with 8 TDs and four interceptions on the year. RB Antario Brown has rushed for 401 yards on 87 attempts. He’s also rushed for 2 TD this season. RB Antario Brown leads the team with 204 yards on eight receptions. He also has one receiving TD this season.
Northern Illinois’s defense has been slightly above average this season. The Huskies allow 19.2 points per game. The Huskies allow 263.4 yards of total offense on average. They’re also giving up 169.2 passing yards per game. The Huskies’ opponents average 94.2 rushing yards this season. DE Neveah Sanders has stood out on defense, coming in with four sacks, six tackles, and four tfl.
Prediction
Bowling Green is slightly stronger on paper, but these teams are pretty evenly matched. I have more confidence in the Falcons’ offense; however, I’m going to target the first half under here. Both of NIU’s road games have gone under, and I’m anticipating a lower-scoring first half here. The Huskies’ offense has been about average, and they might run into some issues early on. Also, the Huskies have a strong defensive unit, which should keep things tight through the first two quarters.
Final Pick
1st Half Total Under 23.5 (+106)
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