Northern Illinois Huskies vs. NC State Wolfpack 9/28/24 – With Week 5 of the NCAA Football season now upon us, the next fixture that will assimilate a turn is that pitting the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-1) against the NC State Wolfpack (2-2). The two teams will be looking to use this game to turn around the course of their season for the better. It is scheduled for Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium, which guarantees thrilling action. Fans can watch the live action on The CW Network and enjoy the streaming game on Sofascore, a site branded as one of the premier online sportsbooks for all your game information.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. NC State Wolfpack 9/28/24
| When: | Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Carter-Finley Stadium |
| TV: | The CW |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Huskies | +11.5 (-110) | 46.5 over (-105) | +330 |  |
| Wolfpack | -11.5 (-110) | 46.5 under (-115) | -430 | |
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In this matchup, the betting odds favor the NC State Wolfpack, positioned with a significant advantage on the spread at -11.5. The over/under is pegged at 46.5, reflecting anticipation of a moderately high-scoring game. The odds suggest an expectation of dominance by the Wolfpack at home, but the Huskies’ recent ATS (Against The Spread) performance hints at a potential upset or at least a cover of the spread.
Ethan Hampton QB vs. Grayson McCall QB
Ethan Hampton, who is the quarterback for the Northern Illinois Huskies, has shown great improvement this season, completing 71.8% of his passes for a stunning 526 yards in 3 games. He is now touted to be one of the offensive leaders for the Huskies, primarily due to his accuracy and deep throwing, with his long pass thrown at 83 yards. The current passer rating of 235.9 that Hampton has managed to attain is commendable, coming in with six touchdowns and no interceptions. He has also had better protection in the pocket so far, as he has not given up a single sack owing to quick judgment and the offensive line.
This is in contrast with how it has been for Grayson McCall of NC State, whose profession has been more tumultuous. McCall completed 50 passes out of 75 attempts for a total of 476 yards, but his completion percentage of 66.7% and passer rating of 127.8 were less than that of Hampton. Making matters worse, he has suffered two interceptions and four sacks. There are areas that the Huskies would look to take advantage of. During the third phase of the test, the athletes were more productive in terms of the total completion percentage, although reverses led to negative plays.
Dynamic Duo: Huskies’ Ground and Air Attack
Antario Brown and Grayson Barnes have been instrumental for the Huskies both on the ground and in the air. Brown has averaged six yards per carry on a total of 168 rushing yards from 28 attempts. In addition, he has a long rush of 28 yards substantiating the fact that he possesses breakaway speed. As for Barnes, he has made 6 catches for 108 yards with an average of 18 yards per catch. His ability to open up the field and make plays will be crucial if they want to beat the Wolfpack’s defense.
Wolfpack’s Offensive Balance
NC State’s offense showcases a balanced attack with Jordan Waters and Kevin Concepcion leading the rushing and receiving corps, respectively. Waters, having carried the ball 44 times for 191 yards, brings a robust and dependable ground game, averaging 4.3 yards per carry with two touchdowns. Concepcion, with 27 receptions for 239 yards, provides a reliable target for McCall. His average of 8.9 yards per reception and three touchdowns highlight his crucial role in sustaining drives and scoring opportunities.
Trends
Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Trends
Northern Illinois is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
Huskies are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Northern Illinois’ last 7 games on the road.
Northern Illinois is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Northern Illinois is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games played in September.
NC State Wolfpack Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 5 of North Carolina State’s last 7 games.
North Carolina State is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games.
North Carolina State is 6-0 SU in their last 6 games at home.
Wolfpack are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Mid-American Conference.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction
Based on what is available and the betting trends the encounter and rivalry between Northern Illinois Huskies and NC State Wolfpack will be a closely contested one. Northern Illinois always are good against the spread in Week 5 matches and therefore they will be able to cover the +11.5 spread. Meanwhile, NC State’s strong home advantage puts them in a better position to win the game.
In NCAAF betting predictions, favor the Huskies to beat the spread because they have good ATS records, but also NC State’s win was to be considered only. The under over 46.5 also seems to be very favourable in light of both teams’ enormous ability to score points.
Score Prediction: NC State 27, Northern Illinois 20.
Hilbert Mayer
Sports Writer
Hilbert Mayer is a professional sports writer, betting analyst, and content strategist with over 15 years of experience in the sports industry. Before focusing on sports betting analysis and handicapping, Hilbert worked as a sports writer for various news outlets, covering everything from game recaps to in-depth matchup features. Today, he specializes in MLB, NFL, March Madness, and UFC betting, combining his journalistic background with deep statistical expertise and real-world betting insights. His proven track record, sharp reads, and ability to break down complex matchups make him a trusted voice among both casual bettors and seasoned sharps.
Published on: September 23, 2024
Last updated: March 28, 2025