A MAC Conference battle is on the schedule Wednesday night when the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-7, 1-4 in MAC) visit the Western Michigan Broncos (3-6, 2-3). Both teams have struggled this season, but Western Michigan will stay alive, barely, in the MAC – West race with a win in this one. Below is my college football ATS pick for Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan.
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Northern Illinois Huskies
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Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
NILL | Passing | WMICH |
---|---|---|
16.2 | CMP | 18.3 |
28.2 | ATT | 30.1 |
57.7 | CMP% | 60.9 |
189.8 | Y/G | 234.6 |
6.7 | Y/A | 7.8 |
1.2 | TD/G | 1.9 |
Defense/Offense
NILL | Passing | WMICH |
---|---|---|
15.4 | CMP | 20.6 |
27.1 | ATT | 32.8 |
56.8 | CMP% | 62.8 |
171.2 | Y/G | 211.2 |
6.3 | Y/A | 6.4 |
1 | TD/G | 1.1 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
NILL | Rushing | WMICH |
---|---|---|
35.9 | ATT | 34.3 |
179.6 | Y/G | 158.8 |
5.0 | Y/A | 4.6 |
1.8 | TD/G | 1.8 |
Defense/Offense
NILL | Rushing | WMICH |
---|---|---|
35.4 | ATT | 39.9 |
148.4 | Y/G | 153.8 |
4.2 | Y/A | 3.9 |
1.5 | TD/G | 1.8 |
Special Teams
NILL | Special Teams | WMICH |
---|---|---|
4.0 | Punts-GM | 4.8 |
40.6 | Punt Avg | 38.5 |
2.0 | Kick Ret GM | 2.3 |
15.5 | Kick Ret Avg | 19.0 |
0.9 | Punt Ret GM | 0.6 |
8.7 | Punt Ret Avg | 9.1 |
Betting Trends
NILL | Betting Trends | WMICH |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
26 | Avg Score | 13 |
23 | Avg Opp Score | 18.67 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
31.33 | Avg Score | 27 |
26 | Avg Opp Score | 28.33 |
NILL | Betting Trends | WMICH |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-3-0 |
1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
29.6 | Avg Score | 21.2 |
33 | Avg Opp Score | 21.6 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-3-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-4-0 |
30.4 | Avg Score | 27.8 |
29.4 | Avg Opp Score | 31.8 |
NILL | Betting Trends | WMICH |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-8-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-6-0 |
4-6-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
30.9 | Avg Score | 22.7 |
34.6 | Avg Opp Score | 26.5 |
AWAY | HOME | |
4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-5-0 |
7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
33.4 | Avg Score | 30.4 |
33.1 | Avg Opp Score | 28 |
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Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan Betting Pick
This game will be played at Waldo Stadium at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Why Bet Northern Illinois
✅ Western Michigan was lifeless in their last game and seem ready for season to be over.
✅ NIU is 13-5-2 ATS in their last 20 games against WMU.
✅ WMU is just 1-6 ATS in their last six games at home.
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Northern Illinois Huskies
Last time out, Northern Illinois hosted Central Michigan and were beaten 35-22. Central Michigan scored the first 21 points, to lead 21-0 at the half, and led 28-7 going into the fourth. The Huskies scored the first 14 points of the fourth quarter, but it was too little too late as the Chips got the easy road win.
Nevan Cremascoli went 13/33 for 158 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception on the night. Harrison Waylee ran the ball 20 times for 136 yards, a 6.8 average in the loss. Defensively, the Huskies allowed 451 total yards and forced four Central Michigan turnovers, one interception and three recovered fumbles.
Through nine games, Northern Illinois scores 30.1 points per game and gains 388.7 yards per game, 191.3 through the air and 197.3 on the ground. Defensively, the Huskies allow 33.2 points and 396.0 yards, 261.3 passing and 134.7 rushing.
Western Michigan Broncos
Western Michigan visited the Bowling Green Falcons and lost an ugly 13-9 game. The first half was a tough watch as there was no score after the first quarter and Bowling Green kicked two field goals in the second quarter to make it 6-0 at the half. Bowling Green opening the third quarter with a touchdown and were able to hold off a late Broncos rally.
Treyson Bourguet went 16/27 for 191 yards, one touchdown, and one interception on the night. Corey Crooms feasted as he had eight catches for 151 yards and one touchdown in the loss. Defensively, WMU allowed 289 total yards and recovered three Bowling Green fumbles.
After nine games, Western Michigan scores just 19.4 points per game and gains 306.9 yards, 183.0 through the air and 123.9 on the ground. Defensively, the Broncos allow 26.8 points and 365.1 yards, 231.4 passing and 133.7 rushing.