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MAC opponents will do battle when the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-6) battle the Central Michigan Chippewas (2-6) at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Illinois.
Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 6 points, with oddsmakers listing Northern Illinois as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Northern Illinois has -231 odds to pick up the win, while Central Michigan is listed at +187 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 57 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan Live?
- Game Day: Wednesday, November 2, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Location: DeKalb, Illinois
- Stadium: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
Betting Preview
Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois is averaging 397.8 yards per game on offense, which ranks 68th in the FBS. On defense, the Huskies rank 78th, surrendering 389.1 yards per contest. Northern Illinois has the 60th-ranked scoring offense this year (30.8 points per game), and has been worse on defense, ranking 16th-worst with 33.0 points allowed per game. It’s been a rough stretch for Northern Illinois in terms of throwing the football and defending the pass, ranking 25th-worst in passing offense (195.5 passing yards per game) and 23rd-worst in passing defense (268.3 passing yards per game allowed) in 2022. On offense, Northern Illinois has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS by compiling 202.3 per game. The Huskies rank 33rd on defense (120.9 rushing yards allowed per game). Despite having a bottom-25 defense on third down that ranks eighth-worst in the FBS (47.2% third-down conversion rate), Northern Illinois has played better on offense, ranking 35th in the FBS by putting up a 44.8% third-down percentage. With 10 forced turnovers (87th in the FBS) against eight turnovers committed (20th in the FBS), Northern Illinois (+2) owns the 53rd-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Central Michigan
In terms of total yards, Central Michigan ranks 80th in the FBS (380.5 total yards per game) and 62nd on the other side of the ball (370.4 total yards allowed per game). With 25.3 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, Central Michigan ranks 90th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 94th, allowing 29.9 points per game. With 250.3 passing yards per game on offense, Central Michigan ranks 58th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 89th, surrendering 247.3 passing yards per contest. With 130.3 rushing yards per game on offense, Central Michigan ranks 93rd in the FBS. On defense it ranks 35th, giving up 123.1 rushing yards per game. Central Michigan ranks 22nd-worst in third-down conversion rate (33.1%), but at least it has been dominating on defense, ranking 11th-best in third-down rate allowed (29.4%). Central Michigan has a -12 turnover margin this season, which ranks 100th in the FBS.
Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan Betting Analysis
Northern Illinois Betting Insights
Northern Illinois is 3-5-0 against the spread this season. Northern Illinois has yet to cover a spread when playing as at least 6-point favorites (0-1). This season, Northern Illinois games have hit the over six times. The Huskies have lost all three of the games they have been listed as the moneyline favorite this season. The Huskies have not yet played a game with moneyline odds of -231 or shorter.
Chippewas Betting Insights
Central Michigan has gone 2-5-1 against the spread this year. In games they have played as 6-point or bigger underdogs, Central Michigan owns an ATS record of 2-1. This year, Central Michigan games have hit the over three times. The Chippewas have been listed as the underdog three times this season and have failed to win any of those games. The Chippewas have a record of 0-1 in games where bookmakers have them as underdogs of at least +187 on the moneyline.
Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan Against The Spread & Betting Records
Northern Illinois
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 59.6 | 57.7 | 60.8 |
| Implied Total AVG | 35.4 | 36.3 | 34.8 |
| ATS Record | 3-5-0 | 0-3-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 6-2-0 | 3-0-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-2 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-3 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
Chippewas
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 58.4 | 57.6 | 59.1 |
| Implied Total AVG | 37.4 | 36.5 | 38.3 |
| ATS Record | 2-5-1 | 0-3-1 | 2-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-5-0 | 2-2-0 | 1-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-3 | 0-3 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-3 |
Players to Watch
Northern Illinois
- With 3.5 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL and 49 tackles in eight games, Daveren Rayner has been an important contributor to the Huskies’ defensive unit in 2022.
- The Huskies’ defense has been aided by Michael Kennedy, who has played eight games and recorded 5.0 sacks to go with 4.0 TFL and 16 tackles.
- C.J. Brown has played eight games, recording 39 tackles and one interception for the Huskies.
- An important piece of the Huskies’ defense, Kyle Pugh has 37 tackles and 2.0 TFL in eight games.
Chippewas
- On defense, Thomas Incoom has helped keep opposing offenses in check with 24 tackles, 9.0 TFL, and 7.5 sacks in eight games.
- In eight games for the Chippewas, Kyle Moretti has compiled 30 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks.
- Trey Jones has been causing chaos on defense, collecting 3.0 TFL, 31 tackles, and one interception for the Chippewas.
- The Chippewas’ Donte Kent has compiled 21 tackles and one sack in eight games.
Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan Predictions and Pick
Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan betting card
- Pick ATS:
Huskies (-6)
Pick OU:
Over (57)
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Our pick to win this contest is Northern Illinois, and we project that Northern Illinois will cover the spread (Northern Illinois -6). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 57 points.