With the home team listed as a 5.5-point underdog and the total sitting at 45.5, what’s the smart bet in Tuesday night’s Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan matchup? This MAC clash is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
303 Northern Illinois Huskies (-5.5) at 304 Central Michigan Chippewas (+5.5); o/u 45.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant, MI
TV: ESPNU
Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 60% of bets are on Northern Illinois. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Northern Illinois Huskies Game Notes
Rocky Lombardi went 21-for-33 for 173 yards, along with a rushing touchdown, Saturday against Eastern Michigan. Lombardi is simply not a fantasy asset. Northern Illinois has a little break before playing Central Michigan on Halloween night.
Central Michigan Chippewas Game Notes
Jase Bauer went 19-for-31 for 161 yards and one touchdown, along with 23 rushing yards, against Ball State on Saturday. Bauer continues to start for an injured Bert Emanuel, to the point it’s his job now. The Chippewas next game is Oct. 31 against Northern Illinois.
Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan Betting Trends
Northern Illinois is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northern Illinois’s last 5 games on the road
Central Michigan is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Northern Illinois
The Chips are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan Betting Prediction
Take NIU. The Chippewas are just 1-11 against the spread in their last 12 games played in October. They’ve also dropped 10 out of their last 12 games at the betting window against conference opponents. Meanwhile, the Huskies have won 43 out of their last 53 games played in October and are 21-9 at the betting window in their last 30 road games.
Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan Prediction: NORTHERN ILLINOIS -5.5