Free Week 5 Prediction: Huskies vs Commodores
Looking for Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Vanderbilt Commodores free picks? Week 5 betting sees the Huskies taking on the Commodores Saturday, September 28, at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Cappers Picks provides complimentary handicapping picks all NCAA football season long so stay tuned for more FREE college football predictions like this Huskies Commodores Week 5 free pick.
College Football Handicapping: Week 5
(1-2) Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Vanderbilt Commodores (0-3)
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm EST
Venue: Vanderbilt Stadium Nashville, Tennessee
NCAA Football Spread: Vanderbilt -6.5
NCAA Betting Total: 54.5
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As the SEC’s only remaining winless team, Vanderbilt seeks validation this Saturday vs. Northern Illinois. After facing, and decisively losing to UGA and LSU already in 2019, Vandy gains much-needed competitive reprieve today.
Though, riding a wave of 10 bowl game appearances in 12 years, including an 8-5 record last year, the MAC-representative Huskies come prepared.
Northern Illinois Huskies
Struggling to gain ground yardage all season, Northern Illinois has proven fodder thus far for nationally-respected Utah and Nebraska. Last weekend, led by Dedrick Mills’ 116 ground yards, the Cornhuskers bowled over NIU 44-8.
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Nebraska used a balanced offensive attack to dominate the Huskies 525 to 350 in total yardage. During that rout, Nebraska proved efficient, needing just 22 minutes to unload a torrent of scoring drives.
Defensively, Northern Illinois struggled from all angles as the Cornhuskers had their way up front and through the air in a contest that never owned a competitive feel.
This week, while playing another power-five, albeit one of the lesser among those conferences, the Huskies will look to their passing attack for success.
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It’s no secret Vanderbilt is a hobbled program after key early-season defensive injuries and lost productivity from a year ago.
However, even against Vanderbilt, NIU will need something special from their defense to cover the spread.
Vanderbilt Commodores
Following a death schedule through three games, the Commodores welcome MAC foe NIU while seeking to exit the vanishing winless ranks. And with Ke’Shawn Vaughn, Kalijah Lipscomb and Riley Neal primed for vintage performances this afternoon, expect Vanderbilt to gain points at will opposite Northern Illinois.
However, after showing an FBS-type defense vs. LSU and Purdue, vs. lighter competition this time the Commodores will again surrender big plays.
And, as stated, those highlights will come through NIU’s passing game as the Huskets average just 77 rushing yards coming into today’s tilt.
Vanderbilt’s defense is naturally is under the gun today after allowing 108 points vs. their two previous opponents.
NCAA Football Handicapping Trends
- Under is 9-3 in NIU last 12 games in September.
- Under is 10-4 in NIU last 14 games on fieldturf.
- NIU are 34-15-2 ATS in their last 51 road games.
- Under is 9-3 in NIU last 12 games in September.
- VAN are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games.
- Under is 7-3 in VAN last 10 non-conference games.
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Vandy’s skilled quarterback, running back, and tight end trio will be its saving grace this afternoon. Meanwhile, Derek Mason will need to rally his defenders and special teams so as not to get embarrassed at home before again traversing SEC opponents.
That stated, expect a strong outing from NIU Senior play caller Ross Bowers: Bowers, and his recieving corps won’t receive much help, though.
4* Free NCAA Betting Pick: Vanderbilt Commodores Cover & Total Over
Today’s SEC vs. MAC duel has the makings of an offensive slugfest between two flawed football teams. Look for Vandy to rally behind Mason’s voice and cover while the total goes over today.
Week 5 Free Score Predictions: Northern Illinois Huskies 21 – Vanderbilt Commodores 38
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