Central Michigan visits NIU on Saturday, hoping to send the Huskies to a loss while also covering the spread in college football betting action at Huskie Stadium.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those siding with the visitors in this one saw the $Central Michigan Chippewas listed as -4-point favorites earlier this week at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the over under betting line was unavailable earlier in the week, but posted shortly at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Chippewas to win this game on Saturday 37.0-20.0. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs NIU Huskies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The NIU Huskies sit at 1-5 (2-4 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Central Michigan Chippewas are currently 4-2 (3-3 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? NIU is 4-2 OU, and Central Michigan is 3-3 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and NIU vs Central Michigan injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 105 (NIU Huskies) and the No. 57 (Central Michigan Chippewas) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA football Power Rankings at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the NIU Huskies No. 80-ranked offense (27.17 PPG) against a Central Michigan Chippewas defense that ranks No. 72 at 28.33 PPG. The NIU Huskies passing attack has averaged 248.83 yards per game, more than the Central Michigan Chippewas give up through the air (211 YPG on average).
Defensively, the Central Michigan Chippewas feature the league's No. 15-rated road run defense, allowing 103 yards per game. NIU, meanwhile, ranks No. 36 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Devon Spalding tore up the turf for 157 rushing yards in the latest Chippewas game, a 24-21 win over the Cardinals at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
Anthony Maddie tore up the turf for 111 rushing yards in the latest Huskies game, a 45-30 loss to the Broncos at Waldo Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Central Michigan at Toledo, Saturday, October 22nd
NIU home to Buffalo, Saturday, October 22nd