MAC Conference rivals meet up on Wednesday night for a battle, and there are plenty of Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan betting opportunities.
These might not be two great teams taking the field, but you can still find some terrific Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan bets to make.
Last Game Records
Northern Illinois comes into this game with a record of 2-7, and Western Michigan is only slightly better at 3-6.
Both teams are at the bottom of the NCAAF standings in the MAC, and they aren’t going to be reaching a bowl game this season.
The Huskies have lost two straight games, including a most recent loss to Central Michigan. Western Michigan has gone 1-1 in their last two games but suffered a 13-9 defeat to Bowling Green in their last game.
Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan Betting Analysis
The MAC always seems to provide some terrific NCAAF matchups each week, and it’s hard to know what to expect in each game.
MAC games tend to have some wild plays on both sides of the ball, and they always seem to play out to be a pretty close battle.
Even though these teams aren’t going to be going to a bowl game this season, there is so much competition and rivalry in this conference.
You have to look closely at the makeup and stats of each team when making a bet for this matchup.
Northern Illinois Huskies
The NCAA football stats for the Northern Illinois Huskies are actually pretty impressive on the offensive side of the ball.
The same can’t be said for the defense, though, and that is the biggest reason that Northern Illinois has struggled to win games.
Northern Illinois Offense
Northern Illinois comes into this game averaging 30.1 points per game on offense, but they are giving up 33.2 on the other end of the floor. The Huskies have a balanced attack on offense, as they are rushing for nearly 200 yards per game.
Running back Harrison Waylee is the best offensive player for Northern Illinois, as he has rushed for 863 yards and five touchdowns this season.
Western Michigan Broncos
The preseason Western Michigan odds actually gave this team a chance to be competitive in 2022, but things just haven’t played out that way.
Western Michigan has become a complete disaster on offense, as they are scoring less than 20 points per game.
Quarterback Jack Salopek has really struggled with his accuracy this season, as he has tossed ten interceptions while throwing just seven touchdowns.
Western Michigan Defense
Western Michigan is also rushing for just 123 yards per game, and they will need to find some running lanes in this one.
The defense for Western Michigan has been solid at times, as they are holding opponents to just 27 points per game.
NCAAF Injury Report
College football injuries always seem to pile up this time of year, but there aren’t many significant injuries affecting this game.
Both rosters have a full complement of players, but there just isn’t enough talent for the Huskies or the Broncos.
Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan Betting Preview
This is a game that won’t get much attention on the NCAAF schedule as there are better games taking place throughout the country.
Before making any Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan betting picks, it is important to take a look at the betting odds. This might end up being one of the most competitive games of the day, though, as the betting line is set to EVEN.
The over/under for this matchup is set at 50.0 total points, which seems a bit high based on the scoring totals of the two teams this season.
Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan Betting Prediction
Trying to make a Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan betting prediction can be a bit tricky as both NCAAF teams have struggled this season.
Since the line is even, it’s best to just look at which team feels like the better team overall.
Northern Illinois has shown the ability to score points at least, which is something that Western Michigan has not.
The college football prediction to make in this game is to take Northern Illinois to win on the road.
NCAAF Pick: Northern Illinois (-110)
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