NIU Huskies vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction, 11/6/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: NIU Huskies vs Western Michigan Broncos

Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (+2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 52.5

The NIU Huskies (4-4) are headed to Waldo Stadium on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 where they will attempt to beat the Western Michigan Broncos (5-3). Western Michigan is 2.0-point dogs from oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 52.5.

The NIU Huskies head into this game 4-4 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Huskies faced the Ball State Cardinals and took a loss by a score of 25-23. The NIU Huskies ended up running the ball 24 times and amassed 142 yards, earning them an average of 5.9 yds per attempt. Overall, they tallied 67 plays which converted into 374 yards. NIU conceded 21 completions on 34 attempts for a total of 222 yds, and a completion rate of 61.8%. Against the rush, the Huskies gave up 170 yds on 41 tries, which averages out to 4.1 yards per run surrendered.

The Huskies have earned 3,177 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, NIU has earned 9 touchdowns via the pass and 13 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the ball 13 different times. NIU has 179 first downs, and they have been hurt by 34 infractions for 346 yds. Offensively they're averaging 205.9 yards on the ground ranking them 22nd in Division 1. When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the NIU Huskies are averaging 23.4 PPG.

Regarding yards through the air, the Huskies have allowed 1,318 yds which ranks them 7th in college football. They have conceded 164.8 yards per outing via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 56.3%. Over the course of this year, they are conceding 274.9 yards per outing which ranks them 6th in college football. They have relinquished 9 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 4 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.3 yards per run and 110.1 yards on the ground per game for the season. Overall, they have conceded 881 yards via the running game in 8 outings. The Huskies rank 16th in Division 1 concerning their opponents scoring, allowing 17.6 PPG.

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The Broncos come into this game with a record of 5-3 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Broncos walked away with a victory by a final of 52-21 when they played the Kent State Golden Flashes. Western Michigan ran the ball for 9.7 yards per tote, finishing with 358 yds on 37 attempts. The Broncos finished the contest with a total of 579 yds while running 61 plays (9.5 yards per play). The Broncos secondary allowed a completion percentage of 48.0%, surrendering 114 yds on 12 for 25 through the air. Western Michigan conceded 39 run attempts for 136 yards (3.5 yds per rush).

When discussing how much they score, the Broncos currently rank 29th in college football with an average of 34.0 points per contest. The Western Michigan Broncos hold an average of 408.9 yards/game, which has them ranked 50th in D-1. The Western Michigan offense has racked up 339 penalty yards on 35 infractions, which has them ranked 127th in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away 3 interceptions while letting opponents recover 4 fumbles and they have been able to record 162 first downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Broncos have racked up 1,599 passing yards not to mention holding an average of 199.9 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 92nd in Division 1. They average 209.0 yards per game via the rush and have run for 1,672 yards for the year.

The Broncos are surrendering 33.8 PPG, which has them ranked 117th in Division 1. Western Michigan has surrendered a total of 1,385 yards rushing (173.1 yards per outing) as well as 18 touchdowns via the rush on the season. This year, they have conceded 270 points. They have given up 14 touchdowns via the pass and 257.5 yards/game, ranking them 114th in D-1. The Broncos defense has taken the field for 542 plays, which ranks 54th in the nation. They have totaled 9 fumbles and 5 picks for the year.

Who will win tonight's Huskies/Broncos college football game against the spread?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Broncos +2.0

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