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Northern Illinois Looks to Rebound Against Ball State After Recent Loss, Freshman Quarterback Josh Holst Shows Promise

Game time: October 26, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET

Venue: Scheumann Stadium — Muncie, IN

Article updated Oct 24, 6:07 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Northern Illinois Huskies are looking to bounce back from a recent loss as they face the Ball State Cardinals in an upcoming game. Freshman quarterback Josh Holst showed

Game outlook

The Northern Illinois Huskies are looking to bounce back from a recent loss as they face the Ball State Cardinals in an upcoming game. Freshman quarterback Josh Holst showed promise in the Huskies' last game with solid passing and rushing stats. The Ball State Cardinals are also seeking a win after a recent defeat, with freshman quarterback Kadin Semonza playing well in their last outing. Northern Illinois is currently favored to win the upcoming game with a line of -12.25.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Huskies -453 | Cardinals +360

Spread: Huskies -12.25 (-110) | Cardinals +12.25 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 48.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Northern Illinois will win straight-up is 82%.

Northern Illinois Huskies

The Northern Illinois Huskies recently suffered a 13-6 loss against the Toledo Rockets, where they struggled offensively but played well defensively. The team's offense has been struggling this season, ranking 101st in college football with 23.4 points per game. However, their defense is performing strongly, tied for 13th in the nation by allowing opponents to score just 16.6 points per game. Significant players on the team are listed as questionable due to undisclosed injuries. Despite their recent loss, the Huskies have a power ranking of 43 and are ranked 82 in offense and 21 in defense. They currently have a record of 4-3 this season.

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Ball St. Cardinals Analysis

The Ball State Cardinals are currently struggling both offensively and defensively following a 24-14 road loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores. The team faced challenges on third down attempts and allowed Vanderbilt to score 24 points on 420 total yards. Injuries to key players such as offensive lineman Damon Kaylor and wide receiver Ty Robinson further compound the team's difficulties. Ball State currently holds a power ranking of 104 and ranks 78th in offense and 133rd in defense. Looking ahead, the team will need to make significant improvements to turn their season around.

Northern Illinois Huskies Projected to Cover the Spread Despite Quarterback Injury

Despite an injury to starting quarterback Ethan Hampton, the Northern Illinois Huskies are still projected to cover the spread, providing a larger margin of safety. Recent defensive statistics indicate a notable gap in performance between the two teams, with Northern Illinois allowing just 13.3 points in their last three games compared to Ball State's 41.8 points in their previous four games. Historically, Northern Illinois has covered the spread in seven out of the last 10 matchups against Ball State. Therefore, it is advisable to place your bet on the Huskies, who are favored by 12 points on the road in this game.

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SportsJaw Huskies vs Cardinals archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Huskies vs Cardinals matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Northern Illinois Huskies-430 → -525Moved
  • Moneyline · Ball St. Cardinals+330 → +400Moved
  • Spread · Northern Illinois Huskies-11.5 (-110) → -13.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Ball St. Cardinals+11.5 (-110) → +13.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over48.5 (-110) → 47.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under48.5 (-110) → 47.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Northern Illinois Huskies
3-3 matchup record · 4-4-2 ATS · 2-7-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Ball St. Cardinals
1-4 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-10-24T22:07:57.753Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Northern Illinois Huskies recently suffered a 13-6 loss against the Toledo Rockets, where they struggled offensively but played well defensively. The team's offense has been struggling this season, ranking 101st in college football with 23.4 points per game. However, their defense is performing strongly, tied for 13th in the nation by allowing opponents to score just 16.6 points per game. Significant players on the team are listed as questionable due to undisclosed injuries. Despite their recent loss, the Huskies have a power ranking of 43 and are ranked 82 in offense and 21 in defense. They currently have a record of 4-3 this season.

The Ball State Cardinals are currently struggling both offensively and defensively following a 24-14 road loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores. The team faced challenges on third down attempts and allowed Vanderbilt to score 24 points on 420 total yards. Injuries to key players such as offensive lineman Damon Kaylor and wide receiver Ty Robinson further compound the team's difficulties. Ball State currently holds a power ranking of 104 and ranks 78th in offense and 133rd in defense. Looking ahead, the team will need to make significant improvements to turn their season around.

Despite an injury to starting quarterback Ethan Hampton, the Northern Illinois Huskies are still projected to cover the spread, providing a larger margin of safety. Recent defensive statistics indicate a notable gap in performance between the two teams, with Northern Illinois allowing just 13.3 points in their last three games compared to Ball State's 41.8 points in their previous four games. Historically, Northern Illinois has covered the spread in seven out of the last 10 matchups against Ball State. Therefore, it is advisable to place your bet on the Huskies, who are favored by 12 points on the road in this game.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-11-07Ball St. Cardinals 20 · Northern Illinois Huskies 17
  • 2022-10-01Northern Illinois Huskies 38 · Ball St. Cardinals 44
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Ball St. Cardinals defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 25-23

Ball St. Cardinals defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 25-23 on October 26, 2024, a 2-point decision in the series. Ball St. Cardinals' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 12-7. Against SportsJaw's recorded Northern Illinois Huskies -13.5 (-110) spread, Ball St. Cardinals covered, while the 48 combined points finished over the recorded total of 47.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • JamescashiolaSpread · Ball St. Cardinals +11.5 (-110)Win
  • Mickey619Total · Over 48.5 (-110)Loss
  • Mickey619Spread · Northern Illinois Huskies -11.5 (-110)Loss
  • JohnmiznerSpread · Ball St. Cardinals +11.5 (-110)Win
  • DoclocksSpread · Northern Illinois Huskies -11.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 47.5 (-110)Win
  • AliencreationSpread · Northern Illinois Huskies -12 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Northern Illinois Huskies -12.25 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 47 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Northern Illinois Huskies -12.25 (-110)Loss