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Arkansas State vs. Northern Illinois

December 23, 2023
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Northern Illinois won five of its last seven games, including the final two to become bowl-eligible and will meet Arkansas State in the Camellia Bowl. The Huskies outscored their past two opponents 61-27 in wins over Western Michigan and Kent State. Rocky Lombardi threw for 183 yards and a touchdown and Gavin Williams and Antario Brown combined for 192 yards and all three are expected to play in the bowl game. Arkansas State split its last six games and lost the regular season finale 35-21 to Marshall. The Red Wolves allow 31.2 points per game and four defensive starters have opted out for this game. The Huskies are 6-1 ATS their past seven games as underdogs overall and 5-1-1 ATS when getting 0.5-3.0 points. The Red Wolves gained only 42 yards on the ground on 29 carries against Marshall and Arkansas State is 1-7 ATS its past eight after totaling fewer than 100 rushing yards its previous game. Take Northern Illinois.

1 unit on Northern Illinois +1.5 (-115) (risk 1 to return 1.87)
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Arkansas State Red Wolves
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