The Utah Utes (-11) and Northern Illinois Huskies are set to go at it on the turf at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium. ESNN will broadcast the action and the matchup is scheduled to get going at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Utah Utes vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Preview
Northern Illinois is a big underdog in this game and is currently getting 11 points. The Utes are also receiving -450 moneyline odds while the Huskies are +325. If one squad finds paydirt early on, it’ll probably generate a worthy live betting opportunity.
This game’s opening line was originally set at 10 but sharp bettors are siding with the Utes
The Utes are 1-0 against the spread (ATS) and have recorded 0.0 units so far in 2018. The team’s recorded an O/U mark of 0-0. The Huskies have lost 1.0 unit this season. The team is 0-1 ATS and has an O/U record of 0-1.
The Utes are 1-0 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Huskies are 0-1 SU.
The Utes are hoping to stay unbeaten following a 41-10 victory over Weber State last week where Tyler Huntley completed 24-of-39 passes for 253 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. Zack Moss (150 yards on 16 rush attempts, one TD) spearheaded the ground attack. Britain Covey (six receptions, 53 yards) and Siaosi Mariner (six catches, 73 yards, one TD) shared the receiving duties in the win.
Northern Illinois just fell 33-7 to Iowa. Marcus Childers completed 14-of-25 passes for 105 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Jordan Nettles (74 rushing yards on 13 attempts) and the signal-caller Childers (-33 yards on 10 carries) led the running game as D.J. Brown (five receptions, 38 yards) and Jauan Wesley (four catches, 43 yards, one TD) led the pass-catching attack in the loss.
It seems like the Huskies should have an edge when it comes to quarterback protection. Their offensive line yielded just 26 sacks last season while the D-line registered 43 sacks. The Utes O-line allowed 38 sacks last year and their defense got to opposing QBs just 25 times..
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The Northern Illinois offense has lost one fumble this season while Utah has let three get away
Utah created 22 rushing touchdowns last season.
Northern Illinois put up 18 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Utes logged 4.1 yards per carry last season while allowing 4.0 YPC to opponents.
The Huskies tallied 4.1 yards per carry last season and allowed a YPC of 3.0 to opponents.
The Utah offensive line allowed 38 sacks last season. Their defense created 25 sacks.
Huskies quarterbacks were sacked 26 times last season. Their defense created 43 sacks
Utah produced 18 passing touchdowns last season.
Northern Illinois produced 25 passing touchdowns last season.
The Utah D has sacked opposing quarterbacks 3 times this year. Northern Illinois has produced one sacks.
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