Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan Prediction, Betting Pick and Latest Odds

Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan Prediction, Betting Pick and Latest Odds

The Northern Illinois Huskies and the Western Michigan Broncos meet for a MAC showdown on Wednesday Night.

Northern Illinois comes into this contest with a record of 4-4 in a season that has been up and down so far for the Huskies.

Northern Illinois picked up one of its biggest wins in program history earlier in the season, knocking off the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The win inserted the Huskies into the Top-25 rankings, ranked 23rd in the nation.

Unfortunately for Northern Illinois, the ranking was short-lived.

The Huskies lost an overtime battle the following weekend against Buffalo. Northern Illinois enters this contest losers of back-to-back games. The Huskies have a 1-3 record in the conference.

Western Michigan begins play with a 5-3 record.

The Broncos led the conference with a perfect 4-0 record. The Broncos' goal is to win the MAC Championship. Early in the season, Western Michigan has shown that it has enough talent to do just that.

The Broncos have been one of college football's hottest teams, winning four consecutive games.

Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan

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Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Western Michigan Broncos Date, Time, and Where To Watch

• Date: November 6, 2024
• Time: 7:00 ET
• Where To Watch: ESPN 2

Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Western Michigan Broncos Prediction

Illinois native Ethan Hampton leads the Northern Illinois offense. Hampton has thrown for 1,110 yards, nine touchdowns, and five interceptions.

Antonio Brown leads the ground game with 516 yards and four touchdowns. Sophomore Cam Thomspon has racked up a team-best 372 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

Western Michigan is well aware tonight will be one of its biggest tests of the season. The Broncos' offense has scored 100 points over the last two weeks.

Signal caller Hayden Wolf leads the offense with 1,586 yards, 15 touchdowns, and three interceptions.

Irving, Texas native Jaden Nixon leads the ground game with 752 yards and ten touchdowns. Nixon is one of the best offensive players in the conference.

Tight end Blake Bosma leads the Broncos with 329 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.

Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Western Michigan Broncos Pick

• Pick: Northern Illinois ML -125

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We will trust the line in this spot today.

Western Michigan has been red hot, winning four consecutive games, and has the best record in the MAC, yet we see them as a home underdog tonight.

The Huskies are the sharp side, and I believe their rush defense will be the difference in this game.

Northern Illinois will slow down the Broncos rush game, forcing them to throw the football more than they want to.

Let’s stay hot on the gridiron tonight!