Northern Illinois Huskies vs NC State Wolfpack Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 09/28/24

The Northern Illinois Huskies head south with a bitter taste in their collective mouths after a 23-20 overtime loss at home against Buffalo last time out as 13-point favorites. It was a costly loss in a number of ways, as NIU lost its ranking, it likely washes away all of the momentum it had for a potential run at a playoff spot, and it evened out the big win at Notre Dame. Buffalo has a surprising defense, and that’s what ended up costing it down the stretch and into overtime during the loss.

NC State head coach Dave Doeren gets a shot at his old team. He left DeKalb and the Huskies for Raleigh following a 12-1 season in 2012, which resulted in the team making an Orange Bowl appearance against Florida State. The Wolfpack have had some issues on defense, allowing 51 or more points to Tennessee and Clemson. At home, NC State has been a little better — allowing 20.5 PPG in 2 games at Carter-Finley while going for 34.0 PPG. The over has cashed in 3 straight for the Wolfpack, too. The over is 1-1-1 in 3 games for the Huskies, and NIU is good for 484.3 total yards and 222.3 rushing yards per contest. Look for NIU to be able to move the ball against NC State — and for the ‘Pack to find plenty of open spaces, too.

Northern Illinois vs NC State prediction: Over 47 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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