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Northern Illinois Vs Tulsa: Rivalry Renewed with Low-Scoring Affair on the Horizon

Game time: September 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Huskie Stadium — Dekalb, IL

Article updated Sep 17, 6:36 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The total is set at 53.5 in what should be a lower scoring affair. Both teams enter with one win and two losses, however Tulsa has been blown out in their last two games

Game outlook

The total is set at 53.5 in what should be a lower scoring affair. Both teams enter with one win and two losses, however Tulsa has been blown out in their last two games while losing 109-27. The Huskies faced non-ranked teams in both of their losses, only one of which is from a major conference.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 9/23/2023 @ 12:00pm EST

Where: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium Stadium Golden Hurricane vs Huskies Betting Odds Moneyline: Golden Hurricane +150 | Huskies -172

Spread: Golden Hurricane +3.5 (-110) | Huskies -3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 53.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Northern Illinois will win straight-up is 63%.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane

• Tulsa lost 66-17 to Oklahoma in their last game at home • Tulsa had 292 total yards with 75 rushing yards and 196 passing yards • Cardell Williams passed for 196 yards with 2 TD's and 2 INT's • Tulsa had 119 rushing yards allowing 4.3 yards per carry • Tulsa was lit up in the air allowing 476 passing yards with 5 passing TDs • Turnovers proved costly; Tulsa turned the ball over 5 times • Power Ranking of 120, Tulsa is 93 in offense, 77 in defense • Jordan Ford and Anthony Watkins only combined for 42 rushing yards • Tulsa is 1-2 (1-2 ATS) this season • Last game of non-conference season, Tulsa hosts Temple in AAC opener next week

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Northern Illinois Huskies Analysis

• NIU lost 35-11 on the road to Nebraska • Outgained 382 yards to 149 yards and allowed 224 rushing yard • Rocky Lombardi 11/28 for 73 yards, 1 INT; Ethan Hampton 50 yards, 1 TD • NIU only averaging 1.2 yards per carry • Davis Patterson led the team with 30 receiving yards • NIU failed to cover spread as 12-point underdog • Lombardi 4 INTs last two games • NIU rushing ranks 117th in nation and 91st in rushing yards allowed • Pass defense decent but run D needs to step up • Tulsa averages 167.7 rushing yards per game • NIU failed to cover spread in last five games when favored • Tulsa covered spread in 6 of last 10 road games • Northern Illinois Huskies power ranking of 109 • #118 for offense (averaging 19.00 points per game) • #54 for defense (allowing 19.00 points per game) • 1-2 (1-2 ATS) overall • Tulsa 0-1 (1-0 ATS) in last 3 matchups against Northern Illinois

Tulsa Must Utilize Their Run Game to Overcome Back-to-Back Defeats Against Ranked Opponents

Tulsa has encountered back-to-back defeats against teams with rankings. Northern Illinois, also on a two-game losing streak, lost their prior game to the now victorious Nebraska. Tulsa's offensive strategy for this upcoming match up should be to rely heavily on the run, as NIU has struggled to contain it. Although the Huskies have a formidable pass defense, their offensive capabilities are limited. The Golden Hurricane should take advantage of their strong running attack and meet, if not exceed, the line spread of +3.5.

Written by Tgodfrey Published on 09/19/2023 Category: NCAAF Picks

About the Author: Over 15 years of sports handicapping experience- I do my homework and rely on keen instincts and years of experience to spot the loose lines with the highest value every week.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Tulsa Golden Hurricane+120 → +155Moved
  • Moneyline · Northern Illinois Huskies-148 → -180Moved
  • Spread · Tulsa Golden Hurricane+3.5 (-110) → +3.75 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Northern Illinois Huskies-3.5 (-110) → -3.75 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over53.5 (-110) → 54.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under53.5 (-110) → 54.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Tulsa Golden Hurricane
0-2 matchup record · 2-7-1 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Northern Illinois Huskies
1-1 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-09-17T22:36:12.989Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2022-09-10Northern Illinois Huskies 35 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane 38
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 22-14

Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 22-14 on September 23, 2023, a 8-point decision in the series. Tulsa Golden Hurricane's strongest period was the 4th quarter, when it outscored its opponent 10-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Tulsa Golden Hurricane +3.75 (-110) spread, Tulsa Golden Hurricane covered, while the 36 combined points finished under the recorded total of 54.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MiamimikeTotal · Under 53.5 (-110)Win
  • Steve512Spread · Northern Illinois Huskies -3.5 (-110)Loss
  • NutinbutlocksSpread · Northern Illinois Huskies -3.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · Northern Illinois Huskies -4 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Northern Illinois Huskies -4 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 54.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Northern Illinois Huskies -4 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Under 54.5 (-110)Win