CMU Mildly Favored In Crucial #MACtion Battle With Northern Illinois

Can you please rephrase this?

The Mid-American Conference season has had a wild beginning, yet Central Michigan remains fully involved as they approach their upcoming match against Northern Illinois.

The Chippewas, following an exhilarating victory against Toledo during their homecoming, have the opportunity to significantly influence the MAC West race this week as they compete on their home turf.

Is it possible that oddsmakers predict CMU to be the team that hands the Huskies their initial conference loss?

Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois: NCAA Week 8 Football Odds

Oddsmakers favor Central Michigan at home vs. Northern Illinois

Central Michigan will have high hopes of handing NIU their first MAC defeat, however, oddsmakers throughout the Michigan sports betting community appear to deem it an anticipated outcome.

As of Tuesday afternoon, the majority of sportsbooks had Central Michigan favored by 5 points in their home game against the Huskies on Saturday. FanDuel Sportsbook offered the lowest line, with the Chips as a 4.5-point favorite.

In most cases, CMU had a moneyline of -200, whereas Northern Illinois had a moneyline of +170.

The total points for the over/under was 57.5 points universally.

CMU enters this game with a 3-4 record against the spread, while the under has prevailed in five out of their seven games. On the other hand, NIU boasts a 4-2-1 record against the spread, with the under holding a slight advantage of 4-3 in terms of points scored.

Historically, Central Michigan has had a strong track record against NIU. The Chippewas have won 31 out of the 56 matchups, with one tie. In recent years, they have dominated, winning six out of the last seven games. Additionally, CMU has not only come out victorious but has also covered the spread in the past seven meetings with NIU.

To obtain the most up-to-date odds in real-time, refer to our tracker provided above.

How to watch: Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan

• Northern Illinois and Central Michigan will face off in a game. Northern Illinois currently has a record of 5-2 overall and 3-0 in the MAC conference, while Central Michigan has a record of 4-3 overall and 2-1 in the MAC conference.
• Saturday, October 23rd at noon ET.
• The location is Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant.
• TV channel: ESPNU<br>Announcers: John Schriffen and Dustin Fox
• ESPN+ offers online livestreaming services.
• CMU Sports Properties Radio Network, broadcasting on the radio.

CMU survives Toledo

Last Saturday, despite almost losing a substantial lead, Central Michigan clinched a thrilling 26-23 overtime victory against Toledo.

At the start of the third quarter, the Chippewas had a commanding lead of 20-3. Even with 6 minutes and 13 seconds left in the game, they maintained a comfortable lead of 23-13. However, the Rockets made an impressive comeback, resulting in the game being forced into overtime. The tying touchdown was scored with only 35 seconds remaining on the clock.

Both offenses faced challenges in terms of scoring. CMU accumulated a mere 332 total yards, whereas Toledo managed 350 yards. Although neither team experienced any turnovers, they collectively committed 16 penalties.

CMU’s offense was spearheaded by Lew Nichols III, who dominated with 134 rushing yards on 29 carries. Throughout the season, he has consistently propelled the team forward, accumulating an impressive 725 rushing yards.

After a tough competition with Jacob Sirmon, Daniel Richardson appears to have secured the starting quarterback position. Richardson has effectively fulfilled all the responsibilities of a quarterback in the previous two games, resulting in victories. During this period, he completed 36 out of 64 passes, accumulating a total of 429 yards and scoring three touchdowns.

CMU’s defense has excelled in limiting their opponents’ ground game, allowing a mere 131.1 yards per contest. However, they will face a tough test from NIU, whose offense heavily relies on running the ball. The Huskies rank 11th in the nation, averaging 238.1 rushing yards per game.

Huskies are winners of four straight

NIU has bounced back impressively, securing victories in its last four games, following a series of non-conference defeats, including a crushing 63-10 loss against Michigan.

The Huskies have achieved a total of three MAC wins, all of which were secured by less than a possession. Most recently, they triumphed with a score of 34-26 against Bowling Green at their home ground on Saturday. Despite leading 34-16 in the early fourth quarter, the Huskies allowed BG to score the final 10 points.

In the victory, NIU’s commitment to the running game was evident, with a remarkable 59 rushing attempts resulting in 319 yards gained. In stark contrast, they only attempted eight passes, accumulating a mere 38 yards.

Rocky Lombardi, the ex-Michigan State quarterback, has been quite occupied this season, despite the game on Saturday not fully reflecting it. Lombardi’s impressive statistics include 973 passing yards on 83 completions, along with six touchdowns and six interceptions. Additionally, he has showcased his versatility by rushing for 318 yards and scoring five touchdowns.

Harrison Waylee, the top rusher with 574 yards, has been absent from the previous two games due to an injury. There is uncertainty surrounding his participation in Saturday’s game as his status is considered questionable.

On Saturday, Jay Ducker accumulated an impressive 210 yards on 33 carries while he was away.

NIU’s defense was unable to contain Bowling Green, allowing them to accumulate 396 yards. Throughout the season, the Huskies have faced challenges in defending against rushing plays, conceding an average of 185.1 yards per game. This statistic places them slightly below the top 100 teams in this category.

In Saturday’s crucial MAC contest, one can anticipate a significant amount of ground game.

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