Northern Illinois Huskies Favored to Achieve Bowl Eligibility in Midweek MACtion Matchup Against Akron Zips

Game outlook

This content discusses the upcoming Midweek MACtion game between the Akron Zips and the Northern Illinois Huskies. It provides an overview of each team's recent form, key players, and ends with picks and predictions for the game. The game is scheduled for Wednesday night at 7:00 ET at Huskie Stadium in Dekalb, IL, with Northern Illinois opening as the betting favorite at -16.25. The current line is Northern Illinois -15.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Zips +520 | Huskies -750

Spread: Zips +15.5 (-110) | Huskies -15.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 46.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Northern Illinois will win straight-up is 88%.

Akron Zips

Coach Joe Moorhead is currently in his third season leading the Akron Zips football team, but the team has struggled with a record of 1-7 so far. Despite only having two wins this season against Colgate and Eastern Michigan, they have shown some promising performances. Quarterback Ben Finley has been a solid performer, throwing for almost 2,000 yards with 12 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Wide receiver Adrian Norton and running back Jordan Simmons have also made significant contributions to the offense. However, the defense has been a major issue, ranking near the bottom nationally in points allowed and yardage given up. With a power ranking of 123, Akron's offense is ranked 125th and defense is ranked 126th. The team's record currently stands at 2-7.