Northern Illinois Huskies vs Western Michigan Broncos NCAAF 11/9/2022 Free Picks Predictions
Waldo Stadium is the venue for the Northern Illinois Huskies against the Western Michigan Broncos in Kalamazoo, MI, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 7:00 PM ET. Northern Illinois’ offense averages 397.8 yards per game, which places them 68th in the FBS. The Huskies’ defense allows 389.1 yards per game and ranks 78th. Northern Illinois has the 60th-ranked scoring offense (30.8 points per game), and the 16th-worst defense (allowing 33.0 points per game). The team had a difficult time both offensively and defensively, placing 25th-worst in 2022 for passing offense (195.5 passing yards per game) and 23rd-worst for passing defense (268.3 passing yards per game allowed).
The Huskies had a top-25 offensive in terms of running yards, averaging 202.3 per game to rank 22nd in the FBS. The team fared better on offense, placing 35th in the FBS with a 44.8% third-down percentage, but having a bottom-25 defense on third down that places eighth-worst in the FBS (47.2% third-down conversion rate). Northern Illinois (+2) has the 53rd-best turnover margin in college football with 10 induced turnovers (87th in the FBS) compared to 8 committed turnovers (20th in the FBS).
- The Northern Illinois Huskies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 matches.
- The total went OVER in 8 of Northern Illinois’ last 10 matches.
- The Huskies are 1-7 SU in their last 8 matches.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs Western Michigan Broncos NCAAF 11/9/2022 Free Picks Predictions
The Bowling Green Falcons recently beat the Broncos 13-9. QB Treyson Bourguet paced the Broncos against the Falcons with 191 yards on 16 of 27 passes (59.3%), one TD, and one pick. He ran the ball 29 yards on seven carries. Sean Tyler ran 26 times for a total of 93 yards (3.6 yards per carry), including one reception for 0 passing yards.
Corey Crooms had eight catches for 151 yards (18.9 per grab) and a score against the Falcons. Against the Western Michigan Chippewas, QB Nevan Cremascoli completed 13 of 33 passes (39.4%) for 158 yards, 2 YDs, and one interception. WR Harrison Waylee had a 20-carry, 136-yard performance (6.8 yards per attempt), and he also added a single grab for three additional yards. On six targets, Tristen Tewes caught three passes for a total of 70 yards and one score.
- The total went UNDER in 5 of Western Michigan’s previous 6 matches.
- The Western Michigan Broncos are 2-5 SU in their last 7 matches.
- The total went OVER in 4 of the Broncos’ last 6 matches against the Northern Illinois.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs Western Michigan Broncos. The NCAAF pick for this game is the Northern Illinois Huskies. Northern Illinois earned three victories in 9 matches ATS. Northern Illinois has an ATS of 3-1 when they are 1.5 points or more underdogs. Nine of Northern Illinois’ matches this season went above the point total in seven of them. The Northern Illinois Huskies will win to a predicted score of 28-27.
NCAAF Starting Time: 7:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Waldo Stadium, MI
Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
TV: ESPNU
NCAAF Odds: Northern Illinois Huskies +1.5
NCAAF Totals: 50
