Getting a win and covering the posted spread will be the goals for the NIU Huskies on Saturday when they take on the Wyoming Cowboys at War Memorial Stadium in Week 1 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans going with the Wyoming Cowboys in this game found them listed as 10.5-point underdogs on the betting odds menu at Sportsbook earlier in the week.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Huskies to win this game on Saturday 33-18. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
NIU Huskies vs Wyoming Cowboys Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Wyoming battles the NIU Huskies, currently with a 0-0 mark (0-0 ATS). The over under records, important for totals betting, are 0-0 for the Cowboys and 0-0 for the NIU Huskies. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Wyoming vs NIU injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 98 (Wyoming Cowboys) and the No. 61 (NIU Huskies) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA football Power Rankings at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Wyoming Cowboys No. -ranked offense ( PPG) against a NIU Huskies defense that ranks No. at PPG. The Wyoming Cowboys passing attack has averaged yards per game, more than the NIU Huskies give up through the air ( YPG on average).
Defensively, the NIU Huskies feature the league's No. 52-rated road run defense, allowing 168.5 yards per game. Wyoming, meanwhile, ranks No. 44 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Northern Illinois didn't make much of a game of it last time out, losing to the Broncos as Boise State blasted them 55-7 in Week P action.
Brian Hill tore up the turf for 232 rushing yards in the latest Cowboys game, a 35-28 win over the Rebels at War Memorial Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
NIU at USF, Saturday, September 10th
Wyoming at Nebraska, Saturday, September 10th