It’s the Arkansas State Red Wolves and Northern Illinois Huskies in the Camellia Bowl on Saturday. Both NCAAF teams come into the game with a 6-6 record on the season. Arkansas State is coming off a loss in their last outing, on the road at Marshall.
Wolves vs. Huskies Picks
- Pick: Arkansas State -3.
For Northern Illinois, they won their last two games of the season to become bowl-eligible. The Huskies downed Kent State in their season finale. In their previous clash, the Northern Illinois Huskies beat the Arkansas State Red Wolves 38-20 on January 8th, 2012. Let’s find out more about each team and get to our Arkansas State vs Northern Illinois picks:
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Odds
Before our Arkansas State vs Northern Illinois picks, some updated NCAAF Odds:
- Spread: Arkansas State Red Wolves -3, Northern Illinois Huskies +3
- Total: 53.5
- Moneyline: Arkansas State Red Wolves -150, Northern Illinois Huskies +130
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Information
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Northern Illinois Huskies
Date & Time: Saturday December 23rd, 2023; 11:00am CST
Location of the game: Cramton Bowl; Montgomery, AL
How to Watch: ESPN
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Analysis
The Arkansas State Red Wolves lost their final game of the season, as they were unable to stop Cam Fancher of Marshall. Before that though, the Red Wolves scored a season-high 77 points in a win over Texas State. In that win, Ja’Quez Cross rushed for 139 yards and three touchdowns, while also returning a kickoff for a touchdown.
Cross was the top threat in the offense this season. He carried the football 20 times for 688 yards and 7 touchdowns. Courtney Jackson was the top receiver for the Red Wolves with 38 receptions, 658 yards and 7 touchdowns. Jaylen Raynor was the signal caller, finishing with 15 touchdown passes.
The Red Wolves started the season with back-to-back losses to Oklahoma and Memphis. In those two games, Arkansas State allowed 110 points.
This is the first time since 2019 that the Red Wolves have been to a bowl game. That season, it was the Camellia Bowl. In fact, three of the last four bowl games for Arkansas State came in this one. In 2019, the Red Wolves beat the Florida International Panthers 34-26.
Out of the MAC-West, the Northern Illinois Huskies actually finished second to unbeaten Toledo. The Huskies started the season with a road win at Boston College, but then backed it up with a loss to Southern Illinois. The Huskies also lost at Nebraska early in the season as well.
Rocky Lombardi scored a touchdown late in the season finale win over Kent State to give the Huskies the lead. Lombardi was the signal caller for the Huskies. He finished with 2,074 yards passing and 10 touchdowns. Trayvon Rudolph was the top receiver for Northern Illinois. He caught 46 passes and 2 touchdowns. He has declared he will be staying at Northern Illinois.
The Huskies are looking to snap a seven-game losing streak in bowl games. The streak started in the Orange Bowl back in 2012. Since then, they have lost bowl games to Utah State, Marshall, Boise State, Duke, UAB and Coastal Carolina.
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Picks
This should be an interesting game. Both teams are looking to finish strong and grab their 7th win of the season. The Huskies and Red Wolves both have plenty of issues they need to take care of in the off-season. When push comes to shove here though, the Arkansas State Red Wolves are the team to beat. We are going to bet the Red Wolves -3 over the Huskies on Saturday. We hope you enjoyed our Arkansas State vs Northern Illinois picks!
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Prediction
Our final score prediction for this game is the Arkansas State Red Wolves beating the Northern Illinois Huskies by a final score of 31-17. The Red Wolves use a combination of throwing the football and running the ball to beat the Huskies. Take the Red Wolves to win this bowl game! Best of luck with all your college football picks!
- Pick: Arkansas State -3.
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