Northern Illinois vs Fresno State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Dec 2024

We Could See Lots of Points Scored

Fresno State and Northern Illinois are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 39.5 as a value wager at -110.

Northern Illinois Triumphed in Last Game

Northern Illinois Huskies won their previous game, beating Central Michigan Chippewas at home. It was a 24-16 win at Huskie Stadium. 

Fresno State Bulldogs lost on the road in their last game. UCLA Bruins won 20-13 at Rose Bowl.

Northern Illinois vs Fresno State Prediction & Picks

The total line looks to be on the low side at 39.5. There’s a strong chance that these college football rivals will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -110.

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the football handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our predictions are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before forecasts are made.

Key Northern Illinois vs Fresno State stats:

• The 39.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Northern Illinois games.
• The 39.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Northern Illinois games.
• The 39.5 line has been covered in 19 of the last 20 Fresno State games.
• The 39.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 12 Fresno State games this season.

Over 39.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our cappers have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

There are several ways to increase the odds if you’re wanting to wager on Overs and one of them is betting on the Result & Total lines where you also predict a team to win.

Best Bet

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Illinois 27 - 21 Fresno State

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where Northern Illinois can be backed speculatively to achieve a 27-21 victory.

Northern Illinois vs Fresno State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close Contest

Fresno State are available at Moneyline odds of +116, while opponents Northern Illinois can be backed at -141. In the eyes of the leading sportsbooks, the home team are regarded as 46% likely to claim a victory.

The spread is calculated to be 2.5, while total points comes in at 41.5. Football bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you want to back Over 41.5, it’s -105.

Consider every angle when placing your college football bets. The betting sites offer a wide range of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

NIU

-141

Fresno State

+116

Point Spread

NIU -2.5

-120

Fresno State +2.5

-102

Total Points

Under 41.5

-115

Over 41.5

-105

Telly Johnson Jr. Favorite to Score First Touchdown

Favorite Telly Johnson Jr. is available at +400 to be the First TD Scorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in this player to score the final touchdown.

Touchdown

Telly Johnson Jr. (NIU)

First TD

+400

Anytime TD

-141

Bryson Donelson (Fresno State)

First TD

+440

Anytime TD

-125

Gavin Williams (NIU)

First TD

+750

Anytime TD

+130

Elijah Gilliam (Fresno State)

First TD

+1000

Anytime TD

+170

Cam Thompson (NIU)

First TD

+1200

Anytime TD

+230

Mac Dalena (Fresno State)

First TD

+1400

Anytime TD

+260

Josh Holst (NIU)

First TD

+1400

Anytime TD

+250

Grayson Barnes (NIU)

First TD

+1900

Anytime TD

+360

Chedon James (Fresno State)

First TD

+1900

Anytime TD

+410

Andrew McElroy (NIU)

First TD

+2200

Anytime TD

+420

Richie Anderson (Fresno State)

First TD

+2500

Anytime TD

+470

Jake Boust (Fresno State)

First TD

+3300

Anytime TD

+800

Lyndon Ravare (Fresno State)

First TD

+3300

Anytime TD

+800

Jordan Brown (Fresno State)

First TD

+3400

Anytime TD

+800

George Dimopoulos (NIU)

First TD

+5000

Anytime TD

+1100

Tristen Tewes (NIU)

First TD

+5500

Anytime TD

+1500

Receiving Yards

Mac Dalena (Fresno State)

Over 64.5

-112

Under 64.5

-112

Cam Thompson (NIU)

Over 40.5

-112

Under 40.5

-112

Andrew McElroy (NIU)

Over 22.5

-112

Under 22.5

-112

Grayson Barnes (NIU)

Over 19.5

-112

Under 19.5

-112

Rushing Yards

Telly Johnson Jr. (NIU)

Over 79.5

-112

Under 79.5

-112

Bryson Donelson (Fresno State)

Over 55.5

-112

Under 55.5

-112

Josh Holst (NIU)

Over 38.5

-112

Under 38.5

-112

Gavin Williams (NIU)

Over 30.5

-112

Under 30.5

-112

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Northern Illinois Huskies Stats

Fresno State Bulldogs Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 41.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 51.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 39.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 39.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 22.10 pts and allowed 19.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 28.00 pts and allowed 23.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 49.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 51.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 39.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 39.5 at Home: Covered in the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 26.30 pts and allowed 23.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 31.40 pts and allowed 19.70 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAF Standings Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mountain West	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Hawaii	1	0	23	20	3	1-0	0-0	1W
UNLV	1	0	38	31	7	1-0	0-0	1W
Wyoming	1	0	10	0	10	0-0	1-0	1W
Air Force	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Boise State	0	1	7	34	-27	0-0	0-1	1L
Colorado State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Fresno State	0	1	7	31	-24	0-0	0-1	1L
Nevada	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
New Mexico	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
San Diego State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
San Jose State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Utah State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

Mid-American	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Bowling Green	1	0	26	7	19	1-0	0-0	1W
Akron	0	1	0	10	-10	0-1	0-0	1L
Ball State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Buffalo	0	1	10	23	-13	0-0	0-1	1L
Central Michigan	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Eastern Michigan	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Kent State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Massachusetts	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Miami (OH)	0	1	0	17	-17	0-0	0-1	1L
Northern Illinois	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Ohio	0	1	31	34	-3	0-0	0-1	1L
Toledo	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Western Michigan	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-