This is a revenge game for Eastern Michigan as they lost to NIU last season at home. They are on the road but have been covering the spread on the road and versus MAC teams. This team is over .500 so look for them to put their best effort in this game against NIU and cover the spread and/or possibly get the win.

E MICHIGAN is 16-5 ATS as a road underdog of 10.5 to 14 points since 1992.N ILLINOIS is 0-6 ATS as a home favorite over the last 2 seasons. The Eagles are 4-1 in their last five games as an underdog. Conversely, the Huskies are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a favorite. Eastern Michigan are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games on the road. Eastern Michigan are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the MAC. Northern Illinois are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games at home.

Best bet: take the points with Eastern Michigan.