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Northern Illinois Huskies vs Central Michigan Chippewas November 30th 2024
Kick-off for this Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Northern Illinois Huskies matchup is set for 3:30 ET from Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium in Dekalb. The game will be broadcast on CBSS, and the Huskies are the -12.5 point favorites at home. The over/under line is currently at 44.5 points. The money line odds have the Huskies at -526 and the Chippewas at +385. Northern Illinois comes in with a 6-5 record, while Central Michigan is 4-7 on the season.
Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Key Information
- Teams: Chippewas at Huskies
- Where: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium Dekalb
- Date: Saturday, November 30th
- Betting Odds NILL -526 | CMICH +385 O/U 44.5
The Chippewas Can Win If…
Central Michigan enters Week 14 with a 4-7 record and no chance of bowl eligibility. They are ranked 123rd in our power rankings. On the road, the Chippewas are 0-5, but they’ve gone 3-2 at home this season.
Against the spread, Central Michigan is 4-6, with a 1-4 record on the road and 3-2 at home. They are 0-3 ATS as the favorite but have covered in four of seven games as the underdog.
The Chippewas’ over/under record is 5-5, with their games averaging 53.4 points. Their average over/under line is 50.8 points, and this week’s line is set at 44.5 points.
Central Michigan’s offense has been heavily reliant on their run game, averaging 175.1 rushing yards per game, ranking 53rd nationally. They are 33rd in rushing attempts, with Marion Lukes leading the team with 710 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry.
Overall, Central Michigan is averaging 23.2 points per game, placing them 122nd in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Joe Labas has thrown for 1,114 yards, with seven touchdowns and seven interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 76. The team ranks 117th in passing yards per game.
Central Michigan’s defense played a key role in their recent 16-14 win over Western Michigan, allowing just 14 points. They held the Broncos to 10 first downs and 184 total yards, including 50 rushing yards on 25 attempts and 134 passing yards.
On the season, Central Michigan’s defense is giving up 30.2 points per game. They rank 118th nationally in rushing yards allowed, surrendering 171.4 yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have averaged a 98.1 passer rating and 196.1 passing yards per game against the Chippewas.
- Through their last three regular season contests, Central Michigan has a record of 1-2. Across this span, their ATS record sits at 2-1 to go along with an over-under mark of 0-3.
- Through their last ten regular season contests, Central Michigan has a record of 3-7. Their record against the spread in this stretch is 4-6 to go along with an over-under mark of 5-5.
The Huskies Can Win If…
Northern Illinois enters Week 14 with a 6-5 record, looking to improve their 2-1 home mark against Central Michigan. They are ranked 86th in our power rankings and have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible. However, they have no shot at winning the Mid-American title this season.
The Huskies have been favored in five of their 11 games, going 3-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +5.6 points per game, and they are 4-4-1 against the spread, with a 4-2 record on the road and a 0-2-1 mark at home.
Northern Illinois’ over/under record stands at 4-5, with their games averaging 42.9 points. Their average over/under line is 45.4 points, and this week’s line is set at 44.5 points.
Northern Illinois has leaned heavily on their ground game this season, ranking 10th in the nation in rushing attempts and averaging 212.5 rushing yards per game, placing them 16th in the country. Gavin Williams leads the team with 676 rushing yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored three touchdowns.
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Overall, the Huskies are averaging 24.3 points per game, and we have them ranked 100th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 14. On third downs, they have been efficient, converting 44.2% of their attempts. Quarterback Ethan Hampton has thrown for 1,431 yards with 12 touchdowns and six interceptions.
Despite their struggles on offense, Northern Illinois’ defense has been a bright spot, ranking 17th nationally by allowing just 18.6 points per game. In their recent game against Miami (OH), they gave up 20 points, allowing 326 total yards, including 89 rushing yards on 26 attempts and 237 passing yards.
Opposing quarterbacks have completed just 54.8% of their passes against Northern Illinois, averaging 176.2 passing yards per game, which ranks 20th nationally. The defense is also giving up 113.3 rushing yards per game on 31.5 attempts, ranking 25th in the country.
- Through their last three games, the Northern Illinois Huskies have a record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is less impressive at 0-2-1, while posting an over-under record of 2-1.
- Across Northern Illinois’s last ten regular season games, their record sits at 7-3. In these contests, the team went just 4-5-1 against the spread, while going 3-6-1 on the over-under.
The Lean
We like Northern Illinois to cover the -12.5 point spread as they face off against Central Michigan in week 14. Our projected final score is 28-11 in favor of the Huskies.
With the over/under line set at 44.5 points, our recommendation is to take the under, as we see the combined score falling short of even that total, finishing at just 39 points.
