Toledo vs. Northern Illinois: Prediction and Betting Insights for College Football Week 11
A detailed preview of the upcoming matchup between the Toledo Rockets and the Northern Illinois Huskies, including odds and expert analysis.
MACtion takes the spotlight with a crucial match on Wednesday as the Toledo Rockets face off against the Northern Illinois Huskies. Toledo, with a record of 4 wins and 4 losses (2-2 in the MAC), recently suffered a setback, losing 28-7 to Washington State on October 25. Conversely, NIU ended a six-game losing streak with a 21-7 victory over Ball State on the same day.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7 PM ET at the Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio, where the Rockets are favored by 14.5 points. The total points over/under is set at 42.5, per the consensus from SportsLine.
Betting Insights: Before placing any bets on the game, it is advisable to explore insights from the SportsLine Projection Model, which has proved profitable on college football betting throughout the season.
The model has accurately predicted outcomes based on simulations that examine every FBS game 10,000 times. It boasts a betting profit exceeding $2,000 based on $100 bets on its top picks. Entering Week 11, it has maintained a favorable record of 47 wins and 33 losses on both money-line and over/under bets since the start of 2024.
Northern Illinois’ Potential to Cover
NIU has shown resilience, last recording a season-high of 21 points while limiting their opponent to just 7, showcasing a robust defense against passing plays. Ranking 15th nationally in both passing yardage allowed and touchdowns given up, the Huskies have been disciplined, committing few penalties per game.
Toledo’s Strengths
Toledo has a dominant history against NIU, boasting 35 wins against 17 losses, including a recent streak of victories. The Rockets have excelled offensively at home, recording an average of at least 45 points in each of their four home games this season.
Predictions
The model predicts an outcome exceeding the total points, estimating a combined score of 46 points for the match. Betting insights indicate that one side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time in simulations.
Overall, the game promises excitement as both teams vie for an essential victory in the MAC.
