The Central Michigan Chippewas (4-3, 0-0 MAC) are 5-point favorites when they host the Northern Illinois Huskies (5-2, 0-0 MAC) in a MAC showdown on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in Kelly / Stadium Shorts. The over / under of the game is set at 57.5.
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Odds for Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois
Over / Under Insights
- Central Michigan and its opponents have surpassed the current total of 57.5 points in three of seven games this season.
- In 42.9% of Northern Illinois’ games this season (3/7), teams combined to score more than Saturday’s total of 57.5.
- Saturday’s over / under is 1.4 points higher than the two teams’ combined 56.1 PPG average.
- The 57.5 points that these two teams have combined to allow on average this season equals the plus / minus in this contest.
- Chippewas games are averaging 56.7 points overall this season, 0.8 less than Saturday’s over / under.
- The 57.5 total in this game is 3.6 points higher than the average total of 53.9 in Huskies games this season.
Central Michigan Statistics and Trends
- Against the spread, Central Michigan is 3-4-0 this season.
- The Chippewas have covered the difference once this season when they were favored by 5 points or more (three times).
- Central Michigan’s games this year have outscored two of seven total set points (28.6%).
- The Chippewas scored 27.7 points per game, comparable to the 30.6 per outing the Huskies give up.
- Central Michigan is 1-1 against differential and 2-0 overall this season when the team has more than 30.6 points.
- The Chippewas are averaging 33.3 more yards per game (442.3) than the Huskies allow per game (409.0).
- When Central Michigan racks up more than 409.0 yards, the team is 2-3 against the spread and 3-2 overall.
- The Chippewas have turned the ball twice more (8 total) than the Huskies have forced a turnover (6) this season.
- Find the latest spread and moneyline odds for Central Michigan at SISportsbook.
Northern Illinois Statistics and Trends
- Against the spread, Northern Illinois is 4-2-1 this season.
- The Huskies have covered the difference twice this year when they are underdog by 5 points or more (four times).
- Northern Illinois has exceeded 42.9% of its chances this season (three times in seven games with a total of set points).
- The Huskies scored just 1.5 more points per game (28.4) than the surrendered Chippewas (26.9).
- Northern Illinois is 2-1-1 against Spread and 3-1 overall when the team records more than 26.9 points.
- The Huskies are averaging just 13.2 fewer yards per game (376.9) than the Chippewas giving up per outing (390.1).
- When Northern Illinois totals more than 390.1 yards, the team is 2-0-1 against the margin and 2-1 overall.
- The Huskies have turned the ball four more times (10 total) than the Chippewas have forced a turnover (6) this season.
- Go to SISportsbook to find the last money line, margin, and over / under odds for this pairing.
Seasonal statistics
Central Michigan | Statistics | Northern illinois |
---|---|---|
27.7 |
Average Points Scored |
28.4 |
26.9 |
Average Points allowed |
30.6 |
442.3 |
Average Total Yards |
376.9 |
390.1 |
Average Total Yards Allowed |
409.0 |
8 |
Gifts |
10 |
6 |
To carry out |
6 |
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