Northern Illinois vs Miami-OH Prediction College Football Picks 11/19/24

In this article, we will formulate a Northern Illinois vs Miami OH Prediction for this College Football Week 13 game on Saturday, November 23rd, at Yager Stadium.   Let’s take a look at a Northern Illinois Huskies vs Miami Redhawks pick. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Huskies’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Redhawks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Northern Illinois

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Miami

-Recent betting trends in games played between Northern Illinois and Miami 

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Huskies and Redhawks. 

Northern Illinois Heating Up

Northern Illinois is heating up heading into this game and they have won two games in a row. Two games ago against Western Michigan, they secured a 42-28 victory, and in the last game against Akron, they secured a 29-16 victory. At the end of the first quarter, they were up 17-6 and for the rest of the game, they made enough stops to secure the win. Ethan Hampton completed 9 of his 16 passes for 105 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. Telly Johnson Jr also had a huge game on the ground rushing 21 times for 104 yards. One area where they had issues was on the third down as there were only 2 for 12 on the third down. In this game, the defense is going to need to step up to make life tough on the Redhawks. 

The Huskies on the season are averaging 25.8 points while their defense is giving up 15.8 points per game. The Huskies are averaging a time possession of 32:47 and they are going to need to be good here. 

Miami Is On Fire

Miami is on fire heading into this game and they have won five games in a row. Two games ago against Ball State, it was a close game but they were able to secure the 27-21 victory. In the last game against Kent State, the defense was dominant giving up only seven points and they ended up cruising. Brett Gabbert had a strong game putting up 202 yards and two touchdowns while completing 10 of his 22 passes. Keyon Mozee had a strong game putting up 196 yards and a touchdown. In this game, the Redhawks are going to need to get the offense to get out to a fast start. The Redhawks on the season are averaging 24.3 points while the defense is giving up 18.7 points per game. 

Matchup/League Facts

• Miami (OH) ranks T18th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (18.7).
• Miami (OH) ranks T116th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (174).
• Northern Illinois ranks 10th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (170.2).
• Northern Illinois ranks 11th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (7.6).

Northern Illinois vs Miami OH Prediction

Miami is on fire and they are going to continue the success here. The Redhawks defense is giving up only 18.7 points per game and they are going to step up here. Northern Illinois is going to really struggle to get anything going here, and it’s going to be Miami that is going to end up cruising here. Good quarterback play here from the Redhawks will get it done. Back Miami against the spread here.