Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan Prediction 11-30-24 College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate a Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 30th at Huskie Stadium in Dekalb, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 14 matchup. 

Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview

The Central Michigan Chippewas are 4-7 (2-5) this year after they defeated Western Michigan by a score of 16-14 in their last game. Central Michigan led 13-0 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored 14-3 in the second half. The Chippewas out gained WMU by a total of 307-184, lost the turnover battle 1-0, and went 8-18 on third down in the game. Jadyn Glasser threw for 140 yards and one interception, while Marion Lukes rushed for 93 yards on 15 carries. 

Prior to that win, the Chippewas lost five games in a row against Toledo, Bowling Green, Miami, Eastern Michigan, and Ohio. The CMU offense has scored 23.5 points per game with 169.9 passing yards and 174.1 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 30.2 points against per game this season. Jadyn Glasser has completed 56.9% of his passes for 347 yards and three interceptions, while Marion Lukes has rushed for 710 yards and five scores. 

Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Preview

The Northern Illinois Huskies are 6-5 (3-4) this season after they lost to Miami (OH) by a score of 20-9 in their last game. Northern Illinois trailed 17-3 at the half and could only manage six points in the second half in the loss. The Huskies were out gained by a total of 324-242, lost the turnover battle 2-1, and went 10-18 on third down in the game. Ethan Hampton threw for 70 yards and one interception, while Telly Johnson Jr. rushed for 47 yards and one score. 

Prior to that loss, the Huskies defeated Akron by a score of 29-16 and Western Michigan by a score of 42-28. The NIU offense has scored 24.5 points per game with 176.7 passing yards and 211.4 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 18.6 points against per game this season. Ethan Hampton has completed 57.6% of his passes of 1,431 yards, 12 touchdowns, and six interceptions, while Cam Thompson has caught 26 passes for 380 yards and three scores. 

Why Northern Illinois will beat Central Michigan

• Central Michigan has lost each of its last nine road games.
• The home team has won 16 of Central Michigan’s last 19 games.
• Central Michigan has failed to cover the spread in each of its last eight road games against conference opponents.
• The home team has covered the spread in each of Central Michigan’s last six games.
• Northern Illinois has won the first quarter in each of its last four home games against conference opponents.
• Central Michigan has lost the first half in each of its last eight road games against conference opponents.

Why Central Michigan will beat Northern Illinois

• Central Michigan has won seven of its last eight games as an underdog against Northern Illinois.
• Northern Illinois has lost six of its last eight November games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Central Michigan has covered the spread in each of its last eight games as an underdog against Northern Illinois.
• Northern Illinois has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight November games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Central Michigan’s last four games in November have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Ten of Northern Illinois’ last 12 November games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Northern Illinois ranks 8th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (7.2).
• Northern Illinois ranks 8th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (288.4).
• Central Michigan ranks 134th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (2).
• Central Michigan ranks 127th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (72.2).

Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan Prediction 

Northern Illinois is coming off of a disappointing loss against Miami last week, but they will look to finish the season with a win here. The Huskies knocked off Notre Dame early in the season and looked like they were ready for a run at the MAC Title, but they have played inconsistent this year. Central Michigan is dealing with a ton of injuries on both sides of the ball and they are down to their third string quarterback. The Chippewas have struggled to score over their last four games and now face a very tough NIU defense. Take the under here.