Who: Western Michigan at Northern Illinois
Time: November 23, 2021 7:00 EST
Venue: Huskie Stadium – DeKalb, IL
Western Michigan at Northern Illinois Odds:
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Moneyline: WMU -192 | NIU +154
Spread: WMU -3.5 (-115) | NIU +3.5 (-105)
Total: Under 62.5 (-106) | Over 62.5 (-114)
It is first vs worst in the MAC West when the Western Michigan Broncos (6-5, 3-4) visit the Northern Illinois Huskies (8-3, 6-1) Tuesday night. Northern Illinois leads the West by one game over Central Michigan and have already clinched a berth in the MAC Championship game. This game will air live on ESPNU.
Through 11 games, the WMU offense is averaging 29.8 points per game and 448.2 yards per game, 254.3 through the air and 193.9 on the ground. Defensively, the Broncos are allowing 29.3 points and 342.9 yards, 207.2 passing and 135.7 rushing.
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The NIU offense is averaging 31.6 points per game and 439.1 yards per game, 210.6 through the air and 228.5 on the ground. Defensively, the Huskies are allowing 32.7 points and 435.8 yards, 225.7 passing and 210.1 rushing.
Below is my pick, and preview, for the battle between the Western Michigan Broncos and Northern Illinois Huskies.
Western Michigan at Northern Illinois Betting Stats
Western Michigan
- Western Michigan are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Michigan’s last 6 games.
- Western Michigan are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
- Western Michigan are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games against Northern Illinois.
- Western Michigan are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games against Northern Illinois.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Western Michigan’s last 6 games on the road.
- Western Michigan are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Northern Illinois.
- Western Michigan are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games this season.
- Western Michigan are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Mid-American conference.
- Western Michigan are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the West Division division.
Northern Illinois
- Northern Illinois are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northern Illinois’ last 5 games.
- Northern Illinois are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
- Northern Illinois are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home.
- Northern Illinois are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Western Michigan.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northern Illinois’ last 6 games this season.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northern Illinois’ last 5 games against an opponent in the Mid-American conference.
- Northern Illinois are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the West Division division.
- Northern Illinois are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games played in November.
Western Michigan at Northern Illinois Betting Pick
Last time out, WMU blew a double-digit second half lead and fell 22-21 at Eastern Michigan. WMU led 21-9 late in the third quarter, but the Eagles scored the final 13 points of the game to get the win. Kaleb Eleby went 22/29 for 307 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and one rushing touchdown. Skyy Moore hauled in 12 balls for 181 yards and one touchdown. Defensively, WMU allowed 422 total yards and did not force any EMU turnovers.
Northern Illinois wrapped up the MAC West with a 33-27 overtime road win against the Buffalo Bulls. The Huskies coughed up a fourth quarter lead, but took care of business in the first overtime to get the win. Rocky Lombardi went 17/27 for 197 yards, zero touchdowns, and zero interceptions. NIU ran all over Buffalo with 47 rushes for 308 yards, a 6.6 average, and four touchdowns. Defensively, NIU allowed 384 total yards and recovered one Buffalo fumble.
Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois Series History: WMU won the meeting last season and now lead the all-time series 26-20.