MAC opponents match up when the Northern Illinois Huskies (4-2) and the Toledo Rockets (4-2) square off on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium.

The Huskies are small favorites (-2.5) in their game against the Rockets, with the over/under at 43.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Huskies are -142 and the Rockets are +118.)

Keep reading for our preview for this this matchup between the Huskies and the Rockets, and find all of our predictions here, too!

Northern Illinois vs. Toledo betting lines

• Spread favorite: Huskies (-2.5)
• Moneyline: Huskies (-142), Rockets (+118)
• Total: 43.5 points

Northern Illinois vs. Toledo betting info and stats

Northern Illinois is 3-2-0 against the spread through five opportunities so far this season. Northern Illinois is winless ATS (0-2) when favorites by at least 2.5 points. Northern Illinois split the two games it has played when favored on the moneyline this season. Toledo has won three games against the spread so far this season (3-3-0). When Toledo is an underdog of 2.5 points or more, it has always covered the spread (1-0 ATS). This is the second time this year Toledo is the moneyline underdog. The Rockets won the first one.

Northern Illinois vs. Toledo recent stats and trends

Northern Illinois Huskies

• Northern Illinois is 2-1 against the spread over its past three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those matchups.
• The final combined score of the past three Northern Illinois games went over the set total once.
• The past three Northern Illinois games averaged 1.3 more points (44.8) than this matchup’s over/under.

Toledo Rockets

• Toledo is 1-2 against the spread and 2-1 overall during its past three games.
• Toledo and its opponents have combined to hit the over twice in those games.
• The past three Toledo games averaged 6.2 more points (49.7) than this matchup’s point total.

Northern Illinois vs. Toledo key players

Northern Illinois Huskies

• Ethan Hampton has compiled 932 yards (155.3 ypg) on 75-of-127 passing with eight touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 113 rushing yards (18.8 ypg) on 35 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
• Gavin Williams has 409 rushing yards on 89 carries with one touchdown.
• Antario Brown has 204 yards receiving (51 per game) on eight catches with one touchdown, while also racking up 80.2 rush yards per game and two touchdowns on the ground.
• Cam Thompson has hauled in 12 receptions totaling 164 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
• Grayson Barnes has racked up 15 catches for 160 yards, an average of 26.7 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
• Roy Williams paces the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has three TFL and 19 tackles.
• Jaden Dolphin is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 27 tackles and one TFL.
• Nate Valcarel leads the team with one interception, while also recording 20 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.

Toledo Rockets

• Tucker Gleason has thrown for 1,325 yards on 106-of-172 passing with 13 touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 164 yards and two rushing touchdowns.
• Connor Walendzak has carried the ball 52 times for 189 yards, with one touchdown.
• Jerjuan Newton paces his squad with 517 receiving yards on 31 receptions with seven touchdowns.
• Junior Vandeross III has caught 34 passes and compiled 398 receiving yards (66.3 per game) with three touchdowns.
• Jacquez Stuart’s nine targets have resulted in eight catches for 147 yards.
• Darius Alexander has racked up 2.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording three TFL and 12 tackles.
• Maxen Hook, Toledo’s leading tackler, has 32 tackles, one TFL, and one interception this year.
• Braden Awls has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 20 tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and three passes defended to his name.