NIU and BC Set to Face Off in 2023 Season Opener, Who Will Take the Win?
The North Illinois Huskies will take on the Boston College Eagles in the opener of both their 2023 seasons in Chestnut Hill this Saturday at 12:00 PM EST. NIU hails from the
Game outlook
The North Illinois Huskies will take on the Boston College Eagles in the opener of both their 2023 seasons in Chestnut Hill this Saturday at 12:00 PM EST. NIU hails from the MAC and is hoping to make significant progress from their 3-9 record from 2022, while the Eagles, from the ACC, are looking for a bounce-back year after finishing 3-9 last year. The Eagles are the betting favorite at -8.5.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 9/2/2023 @ 12:00pm EST
Where: Alumni Stadium Stadium Huskies vs Eagles Betting Odds Moneyline: Huskies +273 | Eagles -350
Spread: Huskies +8.5 (-110) | Eagles -8.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 50.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston College will win straight-up is 78%.
Northern Illinois Huskies
Thomas Hammock is entering his third season at Northern Illinois University (NIU). Despite playing for the MAC Championship in 2021, the Huskies stumbled in 2022 with three wins and a last place finish in the West Division. Hammock hopes that with a fairly experienced roster, quarterback Rocky Lombardi's leadership can lead the Huskies to success. The offense looks to improve from its 29th ranked rushing the football and 114th in passing, while the defense tries to build on its 71st national ranking by being better against the run (44th in rushing defense) and the pass (94th in pass defense). With a power ranking of 99, an 0-0 (0-0 ATS) record and a lighter schedule in 2023, this could be a pivotal season for Hammock's job security. "Champions behave like champions before they are champions; they have a winning standard of performance before they are winners." - Bill Walsh #PackPRIDE | #TheHardWay ⛓️ pic.twitter.com/uGzyIn6r21