Northern Illinois vs. Miami (OH) Prediction: Picks & Start Time – November 2022

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The Northern Illinois Huskies (3-7) face a MAC matchup with the Miami (OH) RedHawks (4-6).

Northern Illinois vs. Miami (OH) Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at points, with bookmakers listing Northern Illinois as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Northern Illinois has -120 odds to pick up the win, while Miami (OH) is listed at +100 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 44.5 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Northern Illinois vs. Miami (OH) Live?

  • Game Day: Wednesday, November 16, 2022
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
  • Location: DeKalb, Illinois
  • Stadium: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium

Betting Preview

Northern Illinois

Northern Illinois is totaling 385.1 yards per game offensively this year (72nd in the FBS), and are giving up 388.0 yards per game (81st) on the defensive side of the ball. Northern Illinois owns the 64th-ranked scoring offense this year (29.2 points per game), and has been worse defensively, ranking 20th-worst with 32.0 points allowed per game. Northern Illinois ranks 18th-worst in passing offense (185.5 passing yards per game), but thas played slightly better on defense, ranking 101st with 253.7 passing yards allowed per contest. On the offensive side of the ball, Northern Illinois has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 25th-best in the FBS by compiling 199.6 per game. The Huskies rank 45th on defense (134.3 rushing yards allowed per game). Northern Illinois has the 36th-ranked third-down offense this season (43.8% third-down percentage), but has been less effective on defense, ranking 14th-worst with a 45.3% third-down conversion rate allowed. Northern Illinois owns the 51st-ranked turnover margin in college football at +2, forcing 15 turnovers (51st in the FBS) while turning it over 13 times (51st in the FBS).

Miami (OH)

Miami (OH) has not been getting things done on offense, ranking ninth-worst with 300.8 total yards per game. It has been more productive on the other side of the ball, surrendering 366.9 total yards per contest (55th-ranked). Miami (OH)’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, posting 19.6 points per game, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 43rd with 23.0 points ceded per contest. Miami (OH)’s passing offense has been bottom-25 this season, registering 158.8 passing yards per game, which ranks 11th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 96th with 252.0 passing yards ceded per contest. Miami (OH)’s run defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 22nd-best in the FBS with 114.9 rushing yards surrendered per contest. In terms of offense, it is generating 142.0 rushing yards per game, which ranks 78th. Miami (OH) ranks fourth-worst in third-down conversion percentage (28.0%), but it has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 86th in the FBS with a 41.1% third-down rate allowed. Miami (OH) sports a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 15th-best at +7.

Northern Illinois vs. Miami (OH) Betting Analysis

Northern Illinois Betting Insights

Northern Illinois has covered the spread four times over 10 games with a set spread. This season, seven Northern Illinois games have gone over the point total. The Huskies have yet to win as the moneyline favorite this season, going 0-4. The Huskies have not won a game when entering as a moneyline favorite with odds of -120 or shorter in four chances.

RedHawks Betting Insights

Miami (OH) is 4-6-0 against the spread this season. This year, Miami (OH) games have hit the over twice. This season, the RedHawks have been the underdog six times and won two of those games. The RedHawks have entered seven games this season as the underdog by +100 or more and are 1-2 in those contests.

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Northern Illinois vs. Miami (OH) Against The Spread & Betting Records

Northern Illinois

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 58.0 56.8 58.8
Implied Total AVG 33.6 34.5 33.0
ATS Record 4-6-0 0-4-0 4-2-0
Over/Under Record 7-3-0 4-0-0 3-3-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 0-4 0-2 0-2
Moneyline Underdog Record 2-3 0-1 2-2

RedHawks

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 50.9 51.3 50.4
Implied Total AVG 31.1 32.8 29.4
ATS Record 4-6-0 2-3-0 2-3-0
Over/Under Record 2-8-0 2-3-0 0-5-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 1-2 0-1 1-1
Moneyline Underdog Record 2-4 1-2 1-2

Players to Watch

Northern Illinois

  • As part of the Huskies’ defensive unit, Daveren Rayner has recorded 49 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks in 10 games.
  • With one interception to go with 53 tackles and one pass defended in 10 games, C.J. Brown has been a significant piece of the Huskies’ defensive unit in 2022.
  • With 18 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and six sacks in 10 games, Michael Kennedy has been a key contributor to the Huskies’ defense in 2022.
  • A key part of the Huskies’ defensive unit, Izayah Green-May has 21 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and three sacks in 10 games.

RedHawks

  • In 10 games for the RedHawks, Matthew Salopek has totaled 3.5 sacks to go with 5.0 TFL and 58 tackles.
  • The RedHawks’ Michael Dowell has registered 2.0 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL and 43 tackles in 10 games.
  • Ryan McWood has been doing his part on defense, amassing 0.5 sacks to go with 48 tackles and one interception for the RedHawks.
  • The RedHawks’ Brian Ugwu has registered 18 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and five sacks in 10 games.

Northern Illinois vs. Miami (OH) Predictions and Pick

Northern Illinois vs. Miami (OH) betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Pick OU:

    Over (44.5)

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Our pick to win this matchup is Northern Illinois, and we expect that will cover the spread (Northern Illinois -). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 44.5 points.

WRITTEN BY

Dan Weiner

Hailing from Atlanta and attending college at the University of Texas, Dan is passionate about sports, particularly college football and soccer. He's a diehard Atlanta pro sports and Texas Longhorns fan. He likes every sport and will watch anything and everything the weirder the better. He joined Betsperts after an 11 year career in television production at ESPN.

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