The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl will feature the Northern Illinois Huskies heading into a showdown with the Fresno State Bulldogs on Monday, December 23, 2024.
The Bulldogs are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3.5), versus the Huskies (with an over/under of 40.5 points).
Below you’ll find our betting preview for this this matchup between the Huskies and the Bulldogs, and discover all of our predictions here, too!
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Northern Illinois -3.5 vs. Fresno State
Northern Illinois vs. Fresno State betting lines
- Spread favorite: Huskies (-3.5)
- Moneyline: Huskies (-157), Bulldogs (+132)
- Total: 40.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Northern Illinois vs. Fresno State betting info and stats
- Northern Illinois is 4-7-0 against the spread so far this season. Northern Illinois has yet to cover the spread when favorites by at least 3.5 points (a 0-5 ATS record). In seven games as a moneyline favorite, Northern Illinois is 4-3. Fresno State has won seven games against the spread this season (7-4-0). In the three games Fresno State has been the underdog by at least 3.5 points, it covered the spread twice. Fresno State has been listed as an underdog on the moneyline four times so far this season, losing each game.
Northern Illinois vs. Fresno State recent stats and trends
Northern Illinois Huskies
- Northern Illinois is winless against the spread (0-3) and 2-1 overall during its past three contests.
- Northern Illinois and its opponents have combined to hit the over one time in those games.
- The last three Northern Illinois games averaged 42.2 total points, 1.7 more points than this matchup’s point total.
Fresno State Bulldogs
- Fresno State has covered the spread twice in its last three matchups while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
- Fresno State and its opponents have combined to hit the over two times in those games.
- Fresno State’s past three outings have ended with an average of 43.8 points scored. That’s 3.3 more points than this contest’s over/under.
Northern Illinois vs. Fresno State key players
Northern Illinois Huskies
- Ethan Hampton has thrown for 1,600 yards (145.5 ypg) to lead Northern Illinois, completing 58.5% of his passes and collecting 12 touchdown passes compared to six interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 129 rushing yards on 53 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Gavin Williams has 741 rushing yards on 135 carries with four touchdowns.
- Antario Brown has been handed the ball 115 times this year and racked up 567 yards (70.9 per game) with four touchdowns. He’s also helped out in the pass game with eight grabs for 204 yards and one touchdown.
- Trayvon Rudolph has hauled in 37 catches for 392 yards (39.2 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone one time as a receiver.
- Cam Thompson has put up a 391-yard season so far with three touchdowns, hauling in 28 passes on 48 targets.
- Grayson Barnes has hauled in 25 grabs for 281 yards, an average of 23.4 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Devonte O’Malley leads the team with 8.5 sacks, and also has 8.0 TFL and 29 tackles.
- Jaden Dolphin, Northern Illinois’ leading tackler, has 46 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one interception this year.
- Nate Valcarel leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 40 tackles, 2.0 TFL, two sacks, and three passes defended.
Fresno State Bulldogs
- Mikey Keene leads Fresno State with 2,887 yards on 276-of-393 passing with 18 touchdowns compared to 11 interceptions this season.
- Elijah Gilliam is his team’s leading rusher with 121 carries for 466 yards, or 38.8 per game. He’s found paydirt eight times on the ground, as well. Gilliam has also chipped in with 29 catches for 190 yards.
- Bryson Donelson has run for 380 yards across 62 attempts, scoring two touchdowns.
- Mac Dalena has collected 58 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 941 (78.4 yards per game). He’s been targeted 83 times and has eight touchdowns.
- Jalen Moss has caught 48 passes and compiled 563 receiving yards (46.9 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Raylen Sharpe has racked up 523 reciving yards (47.5 ypg) and three touchdowns this season.
- Phoenix Jackson has collected 4.0 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 5.0 TFL, 46 tackles, and two interceptions.
- Tuasivi Nomura, Fresno State’s leading tackler, has 77 tackles and 4.0 TFL this year.
- Cameron Lockridge leads the team with five interceptions, while also putting up 39 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and five passes defended.
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