Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan odds: 2023 Week 10 MACtion picks, predictions by proven model
The Northern Illinois Huskies will battle the Central Michigan Chippewas in a key MACtion matchup on Tuesday night. The Huskies (4-4, 3-1 MAC), who have won three in a row, have outscored their opponents 46-10 in the second half with seven second-half interceptions during that stretch. The Chippewas (4-4, 2-2 MAC), who have won three of five, have already matched their win total from the 2022 season. Central Michigan is 32-25-1 all-time against Northern Illinois, including a 20-17 edge in games as MAC members.
The game will kick off at 7 p.m. ET from Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Mich. The Huskies are favored by 6 points in the latest Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 46.5. Before making any Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois picks, be sure to check out the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on NIU vs. CMU and just revealed its picks and MACtion predictions. You can visit SportsLine to see the model's CFB picks. Here are several college football odds and trends for CMU vs. NIU:
- Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan spread: Northern Illinois -6
- Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan over/under: 46.5 points
- Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan money line: Northern Illinois -226, Central Michigan +192
- NIU: The Huskies have hit the game total Over in 4 of their last 5 road games (+2.90 units)
- CMU: The Chippewas are 2-5 ATS this season
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Why Northern Illinois can cover
Senior wide receiver Kacper Rutkiewicz is in his second season with the Huskies after spending three years at Illinois State. He has 21 receptions for a team-high 319 yards (15.2 average) and two touchdowns. In a 14-11 loss at Southern Illinois on Sept. 9, he caught six passes for 139 yards (23.2 average) and a score. He also caught two passes for 70 yards and a touchdown in a 55-14 win at Akron on Oct. 7.
Defensively, Northern Illinois is led by senior defensive end Raishein Thomas, who has a team-high 45 tackles with 1.5 sacks for eight yards and one pass breakup. In a 22-14 loss to Tulsa on Sept. 23, he made 11 stops, including seven solo. He is in his fourth season with the Huskies and has been a disruptive force from the start. For his career, he has 157 tackles, including 61 solo, with eight pass breakups, 3.5 sacks and one forced fumble. See which team to pick here.
Why Central Michigan can cover
Junior running back Myles Bailey, in his third season with the Chippewas, leads the team in rushing. He has carried 87 times for 360 yards (4.1 average) and three touchdowns. In a 45-42 win over New Hampshire on Sept. 9, he carried 21 times for 108 yards (5.1 average) and one touchdown. In three seasons, Bailey has rushed for 650 yards on 149 carries (4.4 average) with three TDs.
Defensively, junior Kyle Moretti has been a beast. He leads the Chippewas with 56 tackles, including 28 solo, with two sacks for six yards and four pass breakups. In the 26-23 win over Eastern Michigan on Sept. 30, he made 10 stops, including four solo, with two sacks. He had 11 stops, including four solo, a week earlier in the win at South Alabama. See which team to back here.
How to make Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 54 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in more than 50% of simulations. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.
