Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan Pick Prediction 10/23/2021 by Tony T.
Northern Illinois at Central Michigan—Free pick is Northern Illinois Huskies +5.5. Huskies have won four straight including all three against the MAC with notable win at Toledo. Northern Illinois is running effectively again as the team averages 238 yards and five yards per rush attempt. They have done a good job of pass protection. Central Michigan has struggled defending the pass allowing 259 yards and 8.8 yards per pass attempt. In their MAC games, Central Michigan is allowing 411 yards. Chippewas have failed to cover four of five as they have been involved in close games. They couldn't separate enough to beat down teams with wins by four to FIU and three to Ohio. Daniel Richardson averaged only 5.1 per attempt against Toledo. Play Northern Illinois +5.5.