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At 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-6) are at home against the Central Michigan Chippewas (2-6).
The Huskies are the favorites (-4) in their game against the Chippewas, with the over/under being 55.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Huskies are -176 and the Chippewas are +143.)
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan
- Game Day: Wednesday, November 2, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Location: DeKalb, Illinois
- Stadium: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huskies | -4 | -110 | -110 | 55.5 | -110 | -110 | -176 | +143 |
Northern Illinois Betting Insights
- Central Michigan is 2-5-1 against the spread this year.
- Central Michigan is a 2-1 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 4 points or more this season.
- Central Michigan has hit the over in three of their eight games with a set total (37.5%).
Northern Illinois Stats & Insights
- Northern Illinois is compiling 397.8 yards per game on offense, which ranks 68th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the Huskies rank 78th, surrendering 389.1 yards per contest.
- Despite having a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranks 16th-worst in the FBS (33.0 points allowed per game), Northern Illinois has had more success on the other side of the ball, ranking 60th in the FBS by totaling 30.8 points per game.
- It’s been a tough stretch for Northern Illinois in terms of throwing the football and defending the pass, ranking 25th-worst in passing offense (195.5 passing yards per game) and 23rd-worst in passing defense (268.3 passing yards per game allowed) in 2022.
- On offense, Northern Illinois has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS by averaging 202.3 per game. The Huskies rank 33rd on defense (120.9 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense on third down that ranks eighth-worst in the FBS (47.2% third-down percentage), Northern Illinois has played better on offense, ranking 35th in the FBS by posting a 44.8% third-down percentage.
- Northern Illinois has forced 10 total turnovers (87th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over eight times (20th in the FBS) for +2a turnover margin of +2, 53rd-ranked in college football.
Northern Illinois’ Best Players
- Ethan Hampton has racked up 798 yards (99.8 ypg) on 72-of-122 passing with seven touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Harrison Waylee, has carried the ball 131 times for 727 yards (90.9 per game), scoring five times.
- Antario Brown has been handed the ball 99 times this year and racked up 575 yards (71.9 per game) with six touchdowns.
- Cole Tucker’s team-leading 558 yards as a receiver have come on 38 receptions (out of 59 targets) with three touchdowns.
- Kacper Rutkiewicz has hauled in 20 receptions totaling 325 yards, finding the end zone five times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Shemar Thornton’s 17 grabs have yielded 187 yards.
- Michael Kennedy has racked up 5.0 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 4.0 TFL and 16 tackles.
- Daveren Rayner, Northern Illinois’ tackle leader, has 49 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks this year.
- Eric Rogers has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has six tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended to his name.
Central Michigan Betting Insights
- Central Michigan is 2-5-1 against the spread this year.
- Central Michigan is 2-1 against the spread when an underdog by 4 points or more this year.
- Three of Central Michigan’s eight games with a set total have hit the over (37.5%).
Central Michigan Stats & Insights
- Central Michigan is putting up 380.5 total yards per game on offense this season (80th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 370.4 total yards per game (62nd-ranked).
- In terms of points scored Central Michigan ranks 90th in the FBS (25.3 points per game), and it is 94th defensively (29.9 points allowed per contest).
- With 250.3 passing yards per game on offense, Central Michigan ranks 58th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 89th, giving up 247.3 passing yards per game.
- With 130.3 rushing yards per game on offense, Central Michigan ranks 93rd in the FBS. On defense it ranks 35th, giving up 123.1 rushing yards per contest.
- Central Michigan ranks 22nd-worst in third-down conversion percentage (33.1%), but at least it has been shutting down opposing offenses on defense, ranking 11th-best in third-down rate surrendered (29.4%).
- With six forced turnovers (122nd in the FBS) and 18 turnovers committed (123rd in the FBS) this season, Central Michigan ranks 100th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -12.
Central Michigan’s Best Players
- Daniel Richardson has thrown for 1,733 yards on 56.1% passing while tossing 13 touchdown passes with four interceptions this season.
- Lew Nichols has rushed 133 times for 454 yards, with six touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 20 catches for 128 yards.
- Marion Lukes has piled up 47 carries and totaled 275 yards with three touchdowns.
- Carlos Carriere has racked up 448 receiving yards on 39 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Joel Wilson has totaled 412 receiving yards (51.5 yards per game) and five touchdowns on 41 receptions.
- Jalen McGaughy’s 33 targets have resulted in 15 receptions for 236 yards and two touchdowns.
- Thomas Incoom has 7.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 9.0 TFL and 24 tackles.
- Trey Jones has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 31 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one interception so far.
