NIU (6-5) vs Central Michigan (4-7)
Game Info: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 3:30 pm (Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium)
Betting Odds: NIU -12.5 / Central Michigan +12.5 --- Over/Under: 45.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Central Michigan Chippewas and Northern Illinois Huskies meet Saturday in week 14 college football action at Huskie Stadium. Here’s a Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois Prediction. This article will include a Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois Pick.
Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview
The Central Michigan Chippewas lost to Toledo and beat Western Michigan. Central Michigan has lost 9 straight road games. Joe Labas is completing 58.8 percent of his passes for 1,114 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Chris Parker and Solomon Davis have combined for 701 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Evan Boyd has 21 receptions.
The Central Michigan Chippewas ground game is averaging 174.1 yards per contest, and Marion Lukes leads the way with 710 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Central Michigan is allowing 30.2 points and 366.5 yards per game. Jordan Kwiatkowski leads the Central Michigan Chippewas with 87 tackles, Jason Williams has 5.5 sacks and Aakeem Snell has 1 interception.
Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Preview
The Northern Illinois Huskies beat Akron and lost to Miami OH. Northern Illinois has won 3 of its last 5 home games. Ethan Hampton is completing 57.6 percent of his passes for 1,431 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Cam Thompson and Trayvon Rudolph have combined for 675 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Grayson Barnes has 24 receptions.
The Northern Illinois Huskies ground game is averaging 211.4 yards per contest, and Gavin Williams leads the way with 676 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Northern Illinois is allowing 18.6 points and 287.9 yards per game. Jaden Dolphin leads the Northern Illinois Huskies with 51 tackles, Devonte O’Malley has 8 sacks and Nate Valcarcel has 2 interceptions.
Why the Northern Illinois Huskies will win
- Central Michigan has lost each of its last nine road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Northern Illinois has won four of its last five games in November.
- Central Michigan has failed to cover the spread in 10 of its last 11 road games against conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in 12 of Central Michigan's last 16 games.
- Northern Illinois has won the first half in three of its last four games against conference opponents at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Central Michigan's last four November games as an underdog has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Ten of Northern Illinois' last 12 November games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Northern Illinois ranks 9th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (32:48).
- Northern Illinois ranks T10th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (3.9).
- Central Michigan ranks 122nd among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (169.9).
- Central Michigan ranks 121st among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (-3.2).
Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois Prediction
The Northern Illinois Huskies are the better team at home, and it's senior night, so they should be the favorites. However, double-digit chalk is insane. Neither Central Michigan nor Northern Illinois is a good football team, and I'm not going to lay this many points with either side. Northern Illinois is 94th in scoring offense and has been held to single-digit points in two of its last five games. It's the Chippewas and the points or pass for me.
Randy’s Pick Central Michigan +12.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
