Northern Illinois vs. Bowling Green Pick
(The Spread) – MAC opponents will clash on ESPN2 tonight when Bowling Green hosts Northern Illinois at 8:00PM ET.
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed visiting Northern Illinois as a 5-point favorite over Bowling Green, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 65.5 points. The Huskies come into tonight with a 2-3 road record while Bowling Green is 2-2 at home.
Line Movement: The line hasn’t moved all that much since Bowling Green opened as a 6-point home underdog at some offshore books. Most bookmakers have the Falcons listed as a 5-point home dog, which includes the Las Vegas Hilton. The over/under total has stayed steady at 65.5 points over the last couple of days.
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Public Betting: Of the 10,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 79% of college football public bettors currently favor Northern Illinois -5. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link provided to ensure that you’re viewing the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
College Football Free Pick: Take the Falcons. According to latest college football trends, the Huskies are 1-4 against the spread in their last five road games and 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a road favorite. Northern Illinois also hasn’t won in Bowling Green since 1986 and Bowling Green is expected to get leading rusher Anthon Samuel back from injury. This line appears to be inflated after the public watched the Huskies beat Toledo 63-60 last week on national TV as a 9.5-point underdog.
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