Northern Illinois Huskies Visit the Boston College Eagles in Week 4 College Football – Betting Odds and Pick

Northern Illinois visits Boston College on Saturday, hoping to send the Eagles to a loss while also covering the spread in college football betting action at Alumni Stadium.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the betting Sportsbook line for this matchup, the Boston College Eagles sat as -4.5-point favorite, according to Sportsbook. The total had not been posted early in the week, so check the lines pages for the latest.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 23-19 result in favor of the Huskies. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

Northern Illinois Huskies vs Boston College Eagles Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Boston College Eagles sit at 2-1 (1-2 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Northern Illinois Huskies are currently 2-1 (2-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? Boston College is 1-2 OU, and Northern Illinois is 2-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston College vs Northern Illinois injuries news.

The OddsShark Power Rankings have the Boston College Eagles at No. 69 and the Northern Illinois Huskies at No. 30 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Boston College's No. 53-ranked offense, averaging 33.33 PPG, against a Northern Illinois defense that ranks No. 75 this week at 25.33 PPG. The Boston College aerial game is averaging 115.67 yards per game, less than the Northern Illinois Huskies secondary allows through the air, 248.67 YPG per game.

Defensively, the Northern Illinois Huskies feature the league's No. 45-rated road run defense, allowing 162 yards per game. Boston College, meanwhile, ranks No. 40 in rushing offense at home.