This is a MAC game between two teams that are pretty evenly matched and this will come down to a field goal. Getting extra points with a team that just came off a huge win and can still go bowling, is value in this spot. Their defense can keep them in this game against a NIU team that have lost their last two games. NIU hasn't played their best ball in the last few games and WMU can take advantage of this as they are gaining momentum into this last stretch of the season. NIU is 0-6 ATS in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Western Michigan are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games. Western Michigan are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Mid-American conference. Western Michigan are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the West Division division. Northern Illinois are 6-12 ATS in their last 18 games. Northern Illinois are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games against an opponent in the West Division division. Northern Illinois are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games played in November. WMU is 7-0 ATS in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Best bet: take the points with Western Michigan.