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The Western Michigan Broncos (3-6) face a MAC matchup versus the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-7).
Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 1 point, with sportsbooks listing Western Michigan as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Western Michigan has -111 odds to pick up the win, while Northern Illinois is listed at -110 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 49.5 points.
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Game Info
How to Watch Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Live?
- Game Day: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Stadium: Waldo Stadium
Betting Preview
Western Michigan
Western Michigan has been a bottom-25 offense this season, ranking 11th-worst with 306.9 yards per game. The defensive unit is ranked 56th in the FBS (365.3 yards allowed per game). Western Michigan ranks 15th-worst in scoring offense (19.4 points per game), but has played a little better on defense, ranking 71st with 26.8 points allowed per game. Western Michigan has been a bottom-25 pass offense this year, ranking 17th-worst with 183.0 passing yards per game. The Ddfensive unit is ranked 68th in the FBS (230.3 passing yards allowed per game). Western Michigan is compiling 123.9 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 101st in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 52nd, surrendering 135.0 rushing yards per game. On defense, Western Michigan has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 19th-best by allowing a 31.6% third-down percentage. The team’s offense ranks 98th (36.0% third-down conversion rate). Western Michigan ranks 100th in college football with a -2 turnover margin after forcing 16 turnovers (27th in the FBS) and committing 18 (116th in the FBS).
Northern Illinois
In terms of total offense, Northern Illinois ranks 71st in the FBS (388.7 total yards per game) and 85th defensively (396.0 total yards allowed per contest). Northern Illinois’ defense has been bottom-25 in scoring defense this season, surrendering 33.2 points per game, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 63rd with 29.8 points per contest. Northern Illinois’ passing offense has been bottom-25 this season, registering 191.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 23rd-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 104th with 261.3 passing yards allowed per contest. In terms of rushing, Northern Illinois ranks 27th in the FBS on offense (197.3 rushing yards per game) and 51st defensively (134.7 rushing yards allowed per contest). Northern Illinois ranks 36th in third-down conversion percentage (44.3%) on offense, but it has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking seventh-worst in the FBS with a 48.0% third-down percentage allowed. Northern Illinois has recorded 14 forced turnovers (48th in the FBS) and committed 10 turnovers (25th in the FBS) this season for a +4 turnover margin that ranks 36th in the FBS.
Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Betting Analysis
Western Michigan Betting Insights
Western Michigan has covered the spread four times this season (4-5-0). Western Michigan is 2-2 ATS when playing as at least 1-point favorites. Western Michigan games have gone over the total three times this season. The Broncos have been the moneyline favorite four total times this season. They’ve gone 2-2 in those games. The Broncos have gone 1-2 when they have played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -111 or shorter (50%).
Huskies Betting Insights
Northern Illinois has covered the spread three times in nine games with a set total. In games this season when an underdog by 1 point or more, Northern Illinois has gone 3-1 against the spread. Northern Illinois’ games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under seven times this season. The Huskies have been underdogs in four games this season and won one (25%) of those contests. The Huskies have a record of 1-1 in games where sportsbooks have them as underdogs of at least -110 on the moneyline.
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Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Against The Spread & Betting Records
Western Michigan
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 51.4 | 54.0 | 49.3 |
| Implied Total AVG | 30.3 | 31.3 | 29.6 |
| ATS Record | 4-5-0 | 1-3-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-6-0 | 2-2-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-2 | 1-2 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-4 | 0-1 | 1-3 |
Huskies
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 59.0 | 56.8 | 60.8 |
| Implied Total AVG | 34.7 | 34.5 | 34.8 |
| ATS Record | 3-6-0 | 0-4-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 7-2-0 | 4-0-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 0-4 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-3 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
Players to Watch
Western Michigan
- The Broncos’ defensive unit has been helped by Corvin Moment, who has suited up for nine games and totaled 47 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and 6.5 sacks.
- Zaire Barnes has helped lead the Broncos’ defense with 1.0 sack to go along with 2.0 TFL and 51 tackles in nine games.
- As part of the Broncos’ defense, Andre Carter has delivered 41 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and three sacks in nine games.
- With 3.5 sacks to go along with 6.0 TFL and 31 tackles, Braden Fiske has helped spur the Broncos’ defense over nine games.
Huskies
- Daveren Rayner has been providing a big boost on defense, totaling 49 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks for the Huskies.
- On defense, C.J. Brown has helped keep opposing offenses in check with 50 tackles and one interception in nine games.
- Michael Kennedy has 5.0 sacks to go with 4.0 TFL and 17 tackles in nine games.
- On defense, Kyle Pugh has compiled 44 tackles and 2.0 TFL in nine games.
Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Predictions and Pick
Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois betting card
- Pick ATS:
Huskies (+1)
Pick OU:
Over (49.5)
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Our pick to win this contest is Northern Illinois, and we project that Northern Illinois will cover the spread (Western Michigan -1). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 49.5 points.