Northern Illinois Huskies vs Western Michigan Broncos Betting Picks & Predictions
In Week 11 of Mid-American Conference action, the Northern Illinois Huskies will face off against the Western Michigan Broncos in what promises to be an exciting matchup at
Game outlook
In Week 11 of Mid-American Conference action, the Northern Illinois Huskies will face off against the Western Michigan Broncos in what promises to be an exciting matchup at Waldo Stadium on November 6th at 7:00 PM ET, airing on ESPN2. The Huskies (4-4, 1-3 MAC) are coming off a two-game losing streak, while the Broncos (5-3, 4-0) are on a four-game winning streak. Northern Illinois is the betting favorite, opening at -1.5 with the line remaining steady. Stay tuned to see how this game unfolds.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Huskies -119 | Broncos +100
Spread: Huskies -1.5 (-110) | Broncos +1.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 52.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Northern Illinois will win straight-up is 54%.
Northern Illinois Huskies
The Northern Illinois Huskies are currently a middling program with a 3-4 record this season. Quarterback Ethan Hampton has been performing well but is dealing with an undisclosed injury, with Josh Holst ready to step in if needed. The team's offense is averaging 397.1 total yards per game, with a strong rushing game contributing significantly. However, their defense has been their weak point, despite only allowing an average of 17.6 points per game. Several key players are currently listed as questionable due to undisclosed injuries, including tight end Jake Appleget, quarterback Ethan Hampton, and wide receiver Christopher Gore. The team is ranked 98 in offense, 13 in defense, and has a power ranking of 38.