The Chippewas have been in some close games this season and have had some decent wins so far so they should be able to hang in this game at home versus the NIU Huskies. The last three of their four games have been won by CMU and they have been close games as well. NIU is off three wins as they come into this game as the road team. NIU has looked a little better than CMU this season on offense and are off a bye week, but the Chips have played their best ball at home winning all their home games and this is a good bounce back spot for them as they are also off a bye week. This is usually a chippy game between the two and should come down to a field goal as both will want to run the ball. Take any points with CMU.

NIU as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points are 1-2 ATS this season and 1-6 ATS in the last three seasons. NIU after a bye week are 1-2 ATS in the last three seasons. CMU is 2-1 ATS as an underdog this season and 9-4 ATS over the last three seasons. CMU is 3-0 ATS off a bye week in the last three seasons. Northern Illinois are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games against Central Michigan. Northern Illinois are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Central Michigan. Central Michigan are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games when playing at home against Northern Illinois.

Best bet: take the points with Central Michigan.