Kent State vs. Northern Illinois College Football Odds, Plays and Insights


Check out odds, insights and more in our betting preview for the Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Northern Illinois Huskies college football matchup on December 4, 2021.

Sep 25, 2021; College Park, Maryland, USA; Kent State Golden Flashes quarterback Dustin Crum (7) stand on the field during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

MAC opponents will battle when the Kent State Golden Flashes (7-5, 0-0 MAC) meet the Northern Illinois Huskies (8-4, 0-0 MAC).

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Odds for Kent State vs. Northern Illinois

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Over/Under Insights

  • Kent State has combined with its opponents to score more than 73.5 points in five of 12 games this season.
  • Northern Illinois' games have gone over 73.5 points in three of 12 chances this season.
  • The combined points per game average of the two teams, 64.2, is 9.3 points fewer than Saturday's over/under.
  • This contest's total is 5.4 points above the 68.1 these two squads combine to surrender per game this season.
  • The average total in Golden Flashes games this season is 67.6, 5.9 points fewer than Saturday's over/under of 73.5 .
  • In 2021, games involving the Huskies have averaged a total of 56.9 points, 16.6 fewer than this game's set over/under.

Kent State Stats and Trends

  • Kent State is 6-6-0 against the spread this season.
  • The Golden Flashes have been favored by 2.5 points or more six times this season and are 5-1 ATS in those games.
  • Kent State's games this year have hit the over on five of 12 set point totals (41.7%).
  • This year, the Golden Flashes average just 0.1 fewer points per game (33.4) than the Huskies allow (33.5).
  • When Kent State records more than 33.5 points, it is 6-0 against the spread and 6-0 overall.
  • The Golden Flashes rack up 35.2 more yards per game (488.3) than the Huskies allow per contest (453.1).
  • When Kent State picks up over 453.1 yards, the team is 6-2 against the spread and 6-2 overall.
  • This year, the Golden Flashes have turned the ball over 10 times, two more than the Huskies' takeaways (8).
  • Find the latest spread and moneyline odds for Kent State at SISportsbook.

Northern Illinois Stats and Trends

  • Against the spread, Northern Illinois is 7-4-1 this year.
  • The Huskies have an ATS record of 4-3-1 in their eight games as an underdog of 2.5 points or more this season.
  • Northern Illinois' games this year have hit the over on seven of 12 set point totals (58.3%).
  • The Huskies average 30.8 points per game, 3.8 fewer than the Golden Flashes allow (34.6).
  • When Northern Illinois scores more than 34.6 points, it is 2-1-1 against the spread and 2-2 overall.
  • The Huskies average 424.3 yards per game, 50.7 fewer yards than the 475.0 the Golden Flashes allow.
  • Northern Illinois is 3-1-1 against the spread and 3-2 overall when the team picks up over 475.0 yards.
  • This year the Huskies have 16 turnovers, seven fewer than the Golden Flashes have takeaways (23).
  • Head to SISportsbook to find the latest moneyline, spread and over/under odds for this matchup.

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