Betting Line, Prediction & Pick for Akron vs Northern Illinois Game on Nov. 13

• Akron battles Northern Illinois in Week 12 College Football action
• The under hit in 6 of the Northern Illinois Huskies last 9 games at home
• Dive into the Akron vs Northern Illinois odds and predictions, below

Akron (2-7, 1-4 MAC) goes to war with Northern Illinois (5-4, 2-3 MAC) in Week 12 college football MACtion. The Zips will be aiming to turn their season around as they’ve lost six straight games. On the other side, Northern Illinois will be buoyed by a strong performance in a 42-28 beatdown of Western Michigan last week.

Look for all the Akron vs Northern Illinois odds and our best bets, below.

Akron vs Northern Illinois Odds

Northern Illinois are massive 15-point favorites in the opening college football Week 12 odds, with Akron as a +500 underdog on the moneyline. The Akron vs Northern Illinois total is set at 45.

Odds as of November 12 at Bet365. Explore the best college football betting apps for Akron vs Northern Illinois. 

Akron Betting News & Notes

Akron comes into Week 12 of the CFB season looking to shake off the rust and put up a fight against a strong Northern Illinois squad. The Zips have struggled to find any sort of rhythm as their offensive limitations have been on full display.

In fact, Akron ranks in the bottom-15 teams in the FBS in points, yards, third-down conversions, and rushing yards. Their offense sits 114th in EPA per pass (-0.14) and 121st in EPA per rush (-0.10). Quarterback Ben Finley has shown flashes, including a four touchdown performance last time out against Buffalo. However, Finley has struggled with consistency. Junior running back Jordon Simmons has averaged 5.7 yards per carry, but has found opportunities few and far between with Akron trailing regularly. The Zips will need a huge outing from Simmons to stay in this game.

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— Akron Football (@ZipsFB) November 5, 2024

The Zips defense has been even worst, allowing a ridiculous 38 points and 443 yards per contest. Don’t expect the Zips stop unit to get off the field much, as they surrender a conversion on over 45% of opponent third downs.

The betting trends favor the Huskies here, as the Zips are just 1-14 SU in their last 15 games as an underdog.

Northern Illinois Betting News & Notes

Northern Illinois has burst onto the national CFB scene since upsetting Notre Dame in Week 2. Despite their talent, the Huskies have struggled in conference play, dropping three games in the MAC.

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— #MACtion (@MACSports) November 7, 2024

Northern Illinois defense sets the tone for this football team. The Huskies rank in the top-20 in the country in points (19.3) and yards (286.4) allowed per game. They’re an unreal second in opponent third down conversions allowed at just 24.76%. Thomas Hammock’s defense sits 19th in the country in EPA allowed per pass, and 70th in rushing EPA allowed. On top of that, they sit 21st in yards per pass (6.1) and 30th in yards per rush (3.7). The Huskies stop-unit is far and away the most talented on the field. With Akron’s offense struggling, there’s a good chance Northern Illinois’ defense dominates this matchup.

Expect the Huskies to be motivated to continue their winning ways and secure bowl eligibility against the Zips.

Akron vs Northern Illinois Prediction

Ultimately, Northern Illinois is a far more skilled football team than Akron. There’s not a whole lot to like about the Zips from a betting perspective. Jordon Simmons is their only consistent weapon, but if Akron falls behind early he’ll become a non-factor.

Look for the Huskies defense to set the tone early, and Northern Illinois’ rushing attack to lead the way in a beatdown of Akron.

Akron vs Northern Illinois Pick: Northern Illinois -15 (-110)

The Akron Zips will be facing off against the Northern Illinois Huskies on November 13th in what is sure to be an exciting college football matchup. Both teams have had their ups and downs this season, but they will be looking to come out on top in this game.

As of now, the betting line for this game has Northern Illinois as the favorite, with odds of -7.5. This means that if you were to bet on Northern Illinois, they would need to win by at least 8 points in order for you to win your bet. On the other hand, if you were to bet on Akron, they would either need to win the game outright or lose by less than 8 points for you to win your bet.

In terms of predictions, it is difficult to say for certain which team will come out on top in this game. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season, but they have also struggled at times. Northern Illinois has a slightly better record than Akron, but anything can happen in college football.

If I had to make a pick for this game, I would lean towards Northern Illinois covering the spread. They have been more consistent this season and have a stronger overall team. However, Akron has the potential to pull off an upset, so it will be important to keep an eye on how both teams perform leading up to the game.

Overall, this should be an exciting matchup between two competitive teams. Whether you decide to bet on the favorite or take a chance on the underdog, be sure to tune in on November 13th to see how it all plays out.