2010 Humanitarian Bowl Free Pick: Northern Illinois vs. Fresno State
By Anthony Rome
Northern Illinois will make its third consecutive bowl appearance for the first time in school history on Saturday when it takes on Fresno State in the 2010 Humanitarian Bowl. Continue reading for picks, odds and more on this college football bowl game matchup.
According to college football bowl odds and oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com, Northern Illinois is a 2-point favorite over Fresno State on Saturday. The over/under total for this game is 57.5 and according to latest college football public betting information, 56% of the public favors the Bulldogs in this game.
The Huskies wrapped up their season with a 10-3 overall record, which included a 5-0 mark at home and 5-3 record on the road. They were a stellar 9-3-1 against the spread according to latest college football trends and eight of their 13 games went over the total.
The Bulldogs also had a winning 2010, as they finished the year 8-4. they were 5-2 at home this season and 3-2 on the road while covering in just five of their 12 games with one push.
2010 Humanitarian Bowl Free Pick:
As long as the Huskies don’t get out of their game plan and stick to their strengths, they should emerge with a victory. Chad Spann was the MAC player of the year and leads a running game that averages 264.8 yards per contest, which is good for seventh in the FBS. Northern is 9-1-1 against the spread in its last 11 games overall and 7-1-1 AS in its last nine games as a favorite. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games following an ATS win and 1-7-1 ATS n their last nine after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous outing. The Huskies will have to contain WAC defensive player of the year Chris Carter, but he could be a non-factor if NIU keeps the ball moving on the ground. Our pick is Northern Illinois –2.
2010 HUMANITARIAN BOWL FREE PICK: NORTHERN ILLINOIS –2