Eastern Michigan-Northern Illinois Odds: Over/Under Set High For MAC Opener

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On Saturday, Eastern Michigan embarks on a road trip to Northern Illinois, commencing their participation in Mid-American Conference play.

After a dominant 59-21 victory over the Texas State Bobcats at Rynearson Stadium in Week 4, the Eagles now hold a 3-1 record.

Can the hosting Huskies slow down the Eagles, or will Eastern soar past their West Division rivals as league play begins?

Eastern Michigan at Northern Illinois: NCAA Football Odds

Eastern Michigan a slight underdog for first time in two weeks

Oddsmakers are favoring Northern Illinois in what could be a close matchup between the Eagles and Huskies.

Upon initial inspection, Eastern was granted 1.5 points by FanDuel Sportsbook, while WynnBet Sportsbook and BetMGM Sportsbook favored the Eagles at +2.

Eastern was offered odds of +100 on the moneyline by BetMGM, while the Huskies had odds of -120. WynnBet provided odds of +110 and -130 for Eastern and the Huskies, respectively. FanDuel, on the other hand, offered odds of +104 for Eastern and -128 for Northern Illinois on the moneyline.

The over/under for the MAC opponents was set at 62.5 points by both WynnBet and FanDuel, while BetMGM set it slightly higher at 63.5 points.

This season, both Eastern Michigan and Northern Illinois have each scored a total of 62.5 points in two games against their respective opponents.

Please refer to the tracker above to check the current odds in real-time and find the best value for both sides of the spread, moneyline, and points total.

How to watch: Eastern Michigan Eagles at Northern Illinois Huskies

• Eastern Michigan (3-1, 0-0 MAC) will be facing off against Northern Illinois (2-2, 0-0 MAC).
• At 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.
• The event will take place at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Illinois.
• ESPN+ will be hosting an online livestream of the event, featuring announcers Doug Sherman and Stan Routt.
• The radio station is 89.1 WEMU-FM.

Eagles gave Bobcats too much to handle

Eastern Michigan, despite being the underdogs by 5.5 to 6.5 points, completely surpassed expectations in their home game against Texas State. With a remarkable 59-21 victory, they exploited their opponent’s COVID-19 depleted roster by employing a well-rounded attack both on the ground and through the air.

Ben Bryant, the quarterback, completed 20 out of 33 passes for a total of 228 yards. Additionally, he achieved 52 rushing yards. In terms of touchdowns, he threw for three and rushed for another, covering a distance of 39 yards.

Dylan Drummond, the receiver, caught five passes for a total of 59 yards and managed to score a touchdown. Additionally, Drummond showcased his versatility by throwing a touchdown pass of 13 yards to senior tight end Thomas Odukoya.

Jawon Hamilton accumulated a total of 53 rushing yards with 10 carries, while Samson Evans managed to gain 36 yards on 10 carries, scoring twice.

Last weekend, the crew of seven Eagles who crossed the end zone included receivers Latrell Fordham and Hassan Beydoun. Fordham’s impressive performance included four receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown, while Beydoun contributed with four catches for 27 yards and also scored a touchdown.

Against Texas State, Eastern gained a total of 499 yards and achieved 33 first downs. The Eagles dominated possession with a time of 34 minutes and 8 seconds, while the Bobcats held possession for 25 minutes and 52 seconds. Additionally, Eastern committed zero turnovers, unlike the Bobcats who had one.

Northern Illinois wins big at home

The Huskies accumulated a grand total of 574 yards on offense during their decisive 41-14 victory over the Maine Black Bears last weekend.

Rocky Lombardi, the quarterback who transferred from Michigan State, demonstrated an impressive performance. He completed 17 out of 24 passes, accumulating 282 passing yards and securing a touchdown. Additionally, Lombardi showcased his agility by rushing for 119 yards and scoring three touchdowns on the ground.

In the game, Harrison Waylee, a freshman running back, rushed for a total of 130 yards and scored a touchdown with 23 carries. On the other hand, Clint Ratkovich, a senior running back, had 38 yards with seven carries.

In addition, Ratkovich managed to make two receptions, gaining a total of 25 yards and scoring a touchdown.

Cole Tucker was the recipient of the majority of the Huskies’ 282 receiving yards, as he accumulated 114 yards on four receptions.

Northern Illinois had lost their previous two games, including a Week 3 matchup in Ann Arbor where they suffered a 63-10 defeat against Michigan, before securing a victory.

Can Eastern Michigan spoil the Northern Illinois homecoming?

Despite Northern Illinois having a dominant 33-16-2 record against Eastern, the Huskies are currently facing defeat as the Eagles have triumphed in the last two games of their rivalry.

At their home ground, the Eagles emerged victorious in the last encounter against the Huskies with a score of 41-33. The Eagles’ most significant triumph against the Huskies came in 2019, when they secured a 45-17 win at Northern Illinois. Prior to that remarkable victory, the Eagles had not defeated the Huskies since 2007.

Its 114th homecoming game is being played by Northern Illinois.

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