Northern Illinois vs Alabama- Birmingham 7:00 ET
Huskies (+) over Blazers- When one looks at the history and the trends surrounding it becomes difficult to justify 'my' side. But here we go Both teams won their conference championships but the Mid-American has proven fruitless in bowls games as exampled by these Northern Illinois Huskies who are 0-5 ATS in the last five bowl games and are 0-4 ATS in December. This would make me think that the weather in that part of the country drives teams indoors this time of the year and they lose conditioning and the outdoor feel of the games. But, there is a glimmer of light as UAB is 0-4 ZATS in their last four games on grass. But, here's what it comes down to for me. Three years ago Alabama Birmingham was out of college football and now the are the feel good story making a bowl in just their second year back and everyone is proud of their C-USA champions but it ends here. The Huskies even in ATS losses have bowl routines that the Blazers haven't experienced. Take NORTHERN ILLINOIS!