The Huskies will play the Zips on Saturday, October 7th, 2023. The matchup takes place at InfoCision Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 6 matchup at 3:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2023 college football season. Week 6 action features a matchup between Northern Illinois and Akron taking place at InfoCision Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Northern Illinois has a 97.00 conference power ranking for the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Akron is 97.33.
- Away Northern Illinois - Heading into Week 6, Northern Illinois currently has a 1-2 record as an away team for the 2023 regular season. This ranks them 1st in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Akron - Akron has a 1-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2023 Week 6 matchup, they rank 2nd in the MAC Conference for home team wins. Like the Northern Illinois away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2023 season, Northern Illinois ranks 4th (96) in the MAC Conference, with Akron currently ranking 5th (85) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2023, Northern Illinois stands 4th (130) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Akron sits at 4th (122) in the MAC Conference for points against in the 2023 season so far.
- Team Records - Northern Illinois has a 1-4 overall record for the 2023 regular season, with Akron currently 1-4 for the 2023 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Hold onto your shamrocks, folks, because this Saturday, October 7th, 2023, the Northern Illinois Huskies are set to clash swords with the Akron Zips in a thrilling Week 6 showdown of the 2023-24 college football regular season. It's going to be an epic battle on the gridiron!
Get ready to witness the magic unfold at InfoCision Stadium as these two teams go head-to-head in a quest for victory. The atmosphere will be electric, with fans roaring in support of their beloved teams.
According to the SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, both Northern Illinois and Akron are neck and neck in terms of strength, with the Huskies holding a rating of 97.00 and the Zips not far behind at 97.33. It's anyone's game!
Both teams are hungry for success, as they currently sport a 1-4 standing. Expect a fierce competition as they fight tooth and nail for a much-needed win. The stakes are high, and the players will leave everything on the field.
If you're feeling lucky, bet this game at BetWay, BetRivers, or BetMGM to add an extra thrill to the action. And don't forget to review this game's prop bets for some exciting wagering options. For those eager to compare the odds, they can be found below.
So mark your calendars, gather your lucky charms, and get ready for an unforgettable battle between the Northern Illinois Huskies and the Akron Zips. This game is sure to be a wild ride!
Best Huskies at Zips Odds
| Underdog Akron | Favorite Northern Illinois |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Akron | Favorite Northern Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Northern Illinois is a -4.5 -109 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Akron is a +4.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 41.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 41.5 -108 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $108 to win $100 betting the under.
Northern Illinois is a -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Akron is a +160 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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Northern Illinois
Akron
10/07/23 3:30pm EDT | -4.5 -110+4.5 -110 |
Underdog Akron - Akron bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 Akron underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 Northern Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Northern Illinois at Akron Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Northern Illinois
Akron
First Team To Score
10/07/23 3:30pm EDT | -150+115Bet |
Northern Illinois
Akron
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/07/23 3:30pm EDT | -165+115+10000Bet |
Northern Illinois
Akron
Game to Overtime
10/07/23 3:30pm EDT | Yes +900No -5000Bet |
Northern Illinois
Akron
Both Teams Score 10+
10/07/23 3:30pm EDT | Yes -450No +310Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Northern Illinois
Akron
Both Teams Score 20+
10/07/23 3:30pm EDT | Yes +190No -250Bet |
Northern Illinois
Akron
Both Teams Score 30+
10/07/23 3:30pm EDT | Yes +1200No -5000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 6 | Northern Illinois vs Akron Saturday, October 7th, 2023 | NIU 55, AKR 14 InfoCision Stadium | Northern Illinois by 41 |
| 2022 Week 13 | Akron vs Northern Illinois Saturday, November 26th, 2022 | AKR 44, NIU 12 Huskie Stadium | Akron by 32 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| MAC East | |||||||||
| Akron | 1-7 | 0.125 | 2 | 10 | 195 | 336 | 2-3 | 0-7 | L3 |
| MAC West | |||||||||
| Northern Illinois | 5-3 | 0.625 | 7 | 6 | 324 | 273 | 3-3 | 3-3 | W3 |
Northern Illinois & Akron Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Northern Illinois Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Northern Illinois | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Akron | +100000 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Northern Illinois vs Boston College | NIU 27, BC 24 (OT) Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Southern Illinois vs Northern Illinois | SIU 14, NIU 11 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Northern Illinois vs Nebraska | NEB 35, NIU 11 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Tulsa vs Northern Illinois | TLSA 22, NIU 14 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Northern Illinois vs Toledo | TOL 35, NIU 33 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Northern Illinois vs Akron | NIU 55, AKR 14 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Ohio vs Northern Illinois | NIU 23, OHIO 13 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois | NIU 20, EMU 13 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan | CMU 37, NIU 31 Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Ball State vs Northern Illinois | BALL 20, NIU 17 Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois | NIU 24, WMU 0 Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Northern Illinois vs Kent State | NIU 37, KENT 27 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Bowls | Arkansas State vs Northern Illinois Camellia Bowl | NIU 21, ARST 19 Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Akron vs Temple | TEM 24, AKR 21 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Morgan State vs Akron | AKR 24, MORG 21 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Akron vs Kentucky | UK 35, AKR 3 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Akron vs Indiana | IU 29, AKR 27 (4OT) Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Buffalo vs Akron | BUFF 13, AKR 10 (OT) Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Northern Illinois vs Akron | NIU 55, AKR 14 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Akron vs Central Michigan | CMU 17, AKR 10 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Akron vs Bowling Green | BGSU 41, AKR 14 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Kent State vs Akron | AKR 31, KENT 27 Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Akron vs Miami (OH) | M-OH 19, AKR 0 Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Akron vs Eastern Michigan | EMU 30, AKR 27 (2OT) Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Ohio vs Akron | OHIO 25, AKR 14 Friday, November 24th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Northern Illinois vs Akron College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 7th, 2023 at 3:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Northern Illinois vs Akron Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Northern Illinois vs Akron Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.