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Northern Illinois Huskies Favored to Beat UMass Minutemen by 17.5 Points in Week 6 Matchup

In Week 6 of the 2024 college football season, the UMass Minutemen (1-4, 2-3 O/U) will face the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-2, 1-2-1 O/U) in nonconference action at Huskie Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Minutemen are coming off a close overtime loss to Miami, while the Huskies are on a two-game losing streak. This will be the third meeting between the teams, with Northern Illinois winning the previous two matchups. The Huskies are currently favored to win by 17.5 points.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Minutemen +560 | Huskies -825
• Spread: Minutemen +17.5 (-110) | Huskies -17.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 44 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Northern Illinois will win straight-up is 89%.

UMass vs Northern Illinois Stats

UMass Minutemen

The UMass Minutemen are working to turn their season around after starting 1-4. Quarterback Taisun Phommachanhn has had a decent performance, with 1017 passing yards and five touchdowns. The running game is led by Phommachanhn, who has rushed for 226 yards and a touchdown. The defense is struggling, allowing an average of 30.8 points per game. UTSA has only managed four sacks and a few turnovers. UMass is currently ranked 114 in offense, 115 in defense, and has a power ranking of 127. With no reported injuries, the team is looking to improve their performance and get back to winning games.

Northern Illinois Huskies Analysis

The Northern Illinois Huskies are currently looking to break their two-game losing streak and improve their performance. Quarterback Ethan Hampton has shown consistency throughout the season, with solid passing statistics and some rushing attempts. The team's defense has been their strongest asset, allowing an average of 19.0 points per game and recording nine sacks so far. There are several key players listed as questionable on the injury report. The team is ranked 40th in power rankings, with the offense ranked 72nd and the defense ranked 39th. In their last three matchups, UMass has had a 2-0 record against Northern Illinois.

Northern Illinois Huskies Expected to Dominate UMass Minutemen in Upcoming Game

This season, there is a notable discrepancy between the UMass Minutemen and the Northern Illinois Huskies. The UMass Minutemen have struggled with third down conversions, succeeding only 39.02% of the time, while the Northern Illinois Huskies have a higher success rate at 46.03%. Quarterback Taisun Phommachanh has shown inconsistency, with a completion rate of less than 50.0% in two out of his last three games. In contrast, Ethan Hampton, the starting quarterback for the Huskies, has performed well. Given their overall performance throughout the season, the Northern Illinois Huskies are clearly the superior team. It is predicted that they will have a decisive victory, making this game one-sided. Therefore, it is advisable to choose the Northern Illinois Huskies to cover the spread in this matchup.

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