Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 6, 2024

Updated Nov. 6, 2024 3:09 p.m. ET

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The Northern Illinois Huskies (4-4) and the 24th-ranked run defense will visit the Western Michigan Broncos (5-3) and the 19th-ranked run offense on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. The Broncos are just 1.5-point underdogs. A 52.5-point over/under is set for the game.

In their most recent action, the Huskies lost against the Ball State Cardinals, 25-23. Last time around, the Broncos defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes, with 52-21 being the final score.

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Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan Game Information & Odds

When: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
TV: ESPN2
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Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan Betting Information updated as of November 6, 2024, 2:45 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Northern Illinois	-1.5 (-112)	-123	+102	52.5	-110	-110

Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan Prediction

Pick ATS: Western Michigan (+1.5)
Pick OU: Under (52.5)
Prediction: Western Michigan 27, Northern Illinois 23

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Huskies 27, Broncos 26.
The Huskies have a 55.2% chance to win this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Broncos have a 49.5% implied probability.
Northern Illinois has covered three times in seven matchups with a spread this season.
Western Michigan has put together a 4-4-0 record against the spread this season.

Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan: Head-to-Head

Over their last three meetings, Northern Illinois has tallied two wins versus Western Michigan.
The Huskies have a 2-1 record ATS in those games, while the two teams have gone over the point total on one occasion.
In their last three head-to-head matchups, Northern Illinois has compiled 69 points versus Western Michigan, while allowing only 63 points.

Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan: 2024 Stats Comparison

	Northern Illinois	Western Michigan
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	23.4 (111)	34 (40)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	17.6 (13)	33.8 (107)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	13 (79)	7 (16)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	6 (124)	14 (34)

Northern Illinois 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Antario Brown	RB	516 YDS / 4 TD / 73.7 YPG / 4.6 YPC 8 REC / 204 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 51 REC YPG
Ethan Hampton	QB	1,100 YDS (58.1%) / 9 TD / 5 INT 117 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 16.7 RUSH YPG
Cam Thompson	WR	25 REC / 372 YDS / 3 TD / 46.5 YPG
Gavin Williams	RB	488 YDS / 1 TD / 61 YPG / 4.6 YPC
Roy Williams	DL	21 TKL / 3 TFL / 4.5 SACK
Skyler Gill-Howard	DL	23 TKL / 5 TFL / 4 SACK
Devonte O'Malley	DL	13 TKL / 5 TFL / 5 SACK
Nate Valcarel	DB	23 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT

Western Michigan 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jaden Nixon	RB	752 YDS / 10 TD / 94 YPG / 7.2 YPC
Hayden Wolff	QB	1,586 YDS (68.4%) / 15 TD / 3 INT
Blake Bosma	TE	30 REC / 329 YDS / 6 TD / 41.1 YPG
Jalen Buckley	RB	351 YDS / 4 TD / 43.9 YPG / 6.1 YPC
Tate Hallock	DB	30 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD
Donald Willis	LB	31 TKL / 2 TFL
Jacob Wahlberg	LB	25 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Mason Nelson	DL	13 TKL / 6 TFL / 3 SACK