Northern Illinois Huskies vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Prediction and Pick, Week 7
Northern Illinois Huskies vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Prediction and Pick, Week 7. Place a bet on this CFB football game with the best odds.
The matchup between the Northern Illinois Huskies and the Eastern Michigan Eagles sets the stage for an intriguing Week 7 clash between two Mid-American Conference programs trying to claw their way back into contention.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Prediction
Now we have the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Prediction for both teams.
From a betting standpoint, this game feels like a classic “get-right” opportunity for Northern Illinois, whose defense and ground game should match up well against Eastern Michigan’s inconsistencies. The Huskies’ ability to control the pace, combined with EMU’s vulnerability against the run (allowing over 250 rushing yards per game), gives NIU the upper hand. Historical dominance, defensive stability, and EMU’s poor record in MAC play all point toward Northern Illinois having the edge, even if their offense hasn’t fully found its rhythm yet. Expect NIU to lean on its running attack, play mistake-free football, and capitalize on field position. Eastern Michigan may put up points early, but their defense’s inability to stop the run could be their undoing down the stretch.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Prediction: Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois comes into this matchup desperate to turn things around after a rough stretch, losing four of its last five games, and averaging just 11 points per contest — one of the lowest marks in the country. Despite their struggles on offense, the Huskies’ defense has kept them competitive, holding opponents under 30 points in most games and excelling against the pass, ranking 23rd nationally in passing yards allowed. The challenge for NIU, however, lies in finding consistency on offense, particularly through the air. They’ve averaged just over 100 passing yards per game, which ranks near the bottom nationally. Still, the program’s historical dominance over Eastern Michigan — including a 10-1 record in their last 11 road games in Ypsilanti — can’t be ignored. The Huskies have consistently found ways to grind out wins in this rivalry, relying on defense, discipline, and efficient running.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Prediction: Northern Illinois Trends
- All-time, Northern Illinois has a record of 1-4 in its past five games.
- In four of the last five games that Northern Illinois has played, the total has been under.
- In its last five games, Northern Illinois has a record of 1-4 on the road.
- In its last 16 games versus Eastern Michigan, Northern Illinois has a series record of 14-2 on the road.
- The total has been under in six of the last eight games that Northern Illinois has played away from home.
- On the road versus Eastern Michigan, Northern Illinois has a perfect record of 10-1 in its last 11 games, including 10 wins and 1 loss.
- During its most recent seven games against teams from the Mid-American conference, Northern Illinois has a record of 1-6 against the spread.
- Over the course of its previous eight games against opponents from the West Division, Northern Illinois has a record of 2-6 against the spread.
- In its previous six games played in the month of October, Northern Illinois has a record of 2-4 on the road.
Northern Illinois Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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10/04/25
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MOH
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L 25-14
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L+1.5
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U39.5
|
L+130
|
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9/27/25
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SDSU
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L 6-3
|
L+2.5
|
U43.5
|
L+114
|
|
9/20/25
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@MSST
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L 38-10
|
L+21.5
|
U49.5
|
L+1160
|
|
9/05/25
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@MAR
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L 20-9
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W+14.5
|
U48.5
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L+550
|
|
8/30/25
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HC
|
W 19-17
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L-10.5
|
U48.5
|
W-420
|
|
12/23/24
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@FRE
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W 28-20
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W-1.5
|
O42
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W-125
|
|
11/30/24
|
CMC
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W 24-16
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L-13.5
|
U45.5
|
W-580
|
|
11/19/24
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@MOH
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L 20-9
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L+4.5
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U43.5
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L+150
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11/13/24
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AKR
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W 29-16
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L-18.5
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U46.5
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W-1250
|
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11/06/24
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@WMC
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W 42-28
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W+1.5
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O52.5
|
W-102
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Northern Illinois Huskies vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Prediction: Northern Illinois Offense
Overall
| NIU Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | EMU Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.00 | 135 | Points Scored | 128 | 35.67 |
| 101.00 | 134 | Passing Yards | 74 | 223.50 |
| 143.80 | 89 | Rushing Yards | 135 | 251.50 |
| 28:56 | 87 | Time on Field | 93 | 31:14 |
| 60.40 | 128 | Number of Plays | 86 | 68.17 |
| 4.05 | 135 | Yards Per Play | 132 | 6.97 |
Scoring
| NIU Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | EMU Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.00 | 135 | Points Scored | 128 | 35.67 |
| 4.60 | 102 | First Quarter | 129 | 10.50 |
| 2.60 | 134 | Second Quarter | 108 | 9.17 |
| 1.20 | 135 | Third Quarter | 101 | 6.33 |
| 2.60 | 131 | Fourth Quarter | 111 | 8.50 |
Passing
| NIU Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | EMU Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101.00 | 134 | Passing Yards | 74 | 223.50 |
| 23.00 | 127 | Pass Attempts | 36 | 27.50 |
| 12.60 | 130 | Pass Completions | 38 | 16.67 |
| 2.00 | 86 | Sacks | 136 | 0.50 |
| 13.80 | 46 | Sack Yards | 1 | 2.50 |
| 8.02 | 135 | Yards Per Pass | 127 | 13.41 |
Rushing
| NIU Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | EMU Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143.80 | 89 | Rushing Yards | 135 | 251.50 |
| 37.40 | 49 | Rush Attempts | 121 | 40.67 |
| 3.84 | 100 | Yards Per Rush | 135 | 6.18 |
Turn Overs
| NIU Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | EMU Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.80 | 86 | Interceptions | 122 | 0.33 |
| 1.40 | 113 | Fumbles | 105 | 0.67 |
| 0.20 | 30 | Fumbles Lost | 126 | 0.17 |
| 1.00 | 56 | Total Turnovers | 128 | 0.50 |
| 6.20 | 70 | Penalties | 67 | 6.00 |
| 51.00 | 61 | Penalty Yards | 57 | 55.17 |
Drives & Special Teams
| NIU Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | EMU Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28:56 | 87 | Time on Field | 93 | 31:14 |
| 60.40 | 128 | Number of Plays | 86 | 68.17 |
| 4.05 | 135 | Yards Per Play | 132 | 6.97 |
| 6.00 | 132 | Punts | 118 | 3.33 |
| 38.61 | 129 | Punt Average | 135 | 46.77 |
| 49.40 | 82 | Return Yards | 79 | 48.67 |
Northern Illinois Huskies vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Prediction: Eastern Michigan
On the other side, Eastern Michigan is also in the midst of a rough patch, coming off a stretch in which they’ve gone just 1-10 overall and 3-6 against the spread across their last nine contests. Yet, the Eagles have shown flashes of offensive potential, scoring at least 25 points per game behind a more balanced attack than their opponent. Their passing game, averaging 222.7 yards per contest, gives them the edge through the air, while their defense — though porous against the run — has occasionally stepped up in key spots. The main issue for Eastern Michigan has been closing games and protecting leads, often allowing fourth-quarter surges that turn competitive contests into late heartbreaks. The Eagles have played high-scoring games at home, with five of their last six at Rynearson Stadium going over the total, suggesting another potential shootout if their offense clicks early. However, their track record against Northern Illinois is troubling, with only one win in their last ten home meetings and consistent struggles covering the spread in this matchup.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Prediction: Eastern Michigan Trends
- Over the past nine games, Eastern Michigan has a record of 3-6 against the spread.
- Four of Eastern Michigan’s most recent six games have resulted in the total going over.
- Overall, Eastern Michigan has a record of 1-10 in its previous 11 games.
- During Eastern Michigan’s most recent six games versus Northern Illinois, the total has been under in four of those games.
- Five out of Eastern Michigan’s previous six games played at home have resulted in the total going over.
- When Eastern Michigan has played Northern Illinois at home, the team has a record of 1-9 against the spread in its last ten games.
- In its last seven games versus a team from the Mid-American conference, Eastern Michigan has a record of 0-7 in terms of its overall record.
- Over the course of its previous 12 games against opponents from the West Division, Eastern Michigan has a record of 8-4 against the spread.
- In four of Eastern Michigan’s most recent five games played in the month of October, the total has included an over.
- In their last five games played in week 7, Eastern Michigan has a run-over percentage of 1-4.
Eastern Michigan Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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10/04/25
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@BUF
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L 31-30
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W+10.0
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O48.5
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L+260
|
|
9/27/25
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@CMC
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L 24-13
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L+4.5
|
U55.5
|
L+132
|
|
9/20/25
|
ULL
|
W 34-31
|
W+6.5
|
O51.5
|
W+106
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|
9/13/25
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@KEN
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L 48-23
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L+24.5
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O45.5
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L+1600
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9/06/25
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|
L 28-23
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L-21.5
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U54.5
|
L-1800
|
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8/30/25
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@TXST
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L 52-27
|
L+14.5
|
O57.5
|
L+390
|
|
11/30/24
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@WMC
|
L 26-18
|
L+6.5
|
U56.5
|
L+168
|
|
11/20/24
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BUF
|
L 37-20
|
L-1.5
|
O53.5
|
LEVEN
|
|
11/13/24
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@OHI
|
L 35-10
|
L+11.5
|
U46.5
|
L+330
|
|
11/02/24
|
TOL
|
L 29-28
|
W+6.0
|
O52.5
|
L+220
|
Northern Illinois Huskies vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Prediction: Eastern Michigan Offense
Overall
| NIU Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | EMU Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.20 | 52 | Points Scored | 90 | 25.00 |
| 170.80 | 23 | Passing Yards | 76 | 222.67 |
| 157.60 | 91 | Rushing Yards | 70 | 154.83 |
| 31:03 | 89 | Time on Field | 97 | 28:32 |
| 66.00 | 65 | Number of Plays | 58 | 67.17 |
| 4.98 | 41 | Yards Per Play | 77 | 5.62 |
Scoring
| NIU Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | EMU Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.20 | 52 | Points Scored | 90 | 25.00 |
| 2.00 | 15 | First Quarter | 105 | 4.33 |
| 6.00 | 49 | Second Quarter | 53 | 9.67 |
| 5.00 | 78 | Third Quarter | 129 | 2.33 |
| 8.20 | 104 | Fourth Quarter | 58 | 7.67 |
Passing
| NIU Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | EMU Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170.80 | 23 | Passing Yards | 76 | 222.67 |
| 26.60 | 26 | Pass Attempts | 48 | 32.67 |
| 15.20 | 19 | Pass Completions | 54 | 20.50 |
| 1.40 | 116 | Sacks | 30 | 1.17 |
| 10.20 | 40 | Sack Yards | 95 | 8.83 |
| 11.24 | 69 | Yards Per Pass | 104 | 10.86 |
Rushing
| NIU Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | EMU Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157.60 | 91 | Rushing Yards | 70 | 154.83 |
| 39.40 | 105 | Rush Attempts | 85 | 34.50 |
| 4.00 | 72 | Yards Per Rush | 62 | 4.49 |
Turn Overs
| NIU Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | EMU Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.60 | 94 | Interceptions | 39 | 0.50 |
| 0.80 | 97 | Fumbles | 14 | 0.50 |
| 0.20 | 117 | Fumbles Lost | 2 | 0.00 |
| 0.80 | 111 | Total Turnovers | 11 | 0.50 |
| 5.40 | 93 | Penalties | 62 | 5.83 |
| 47.60 | 84 | Penalty Yards | 66 | 53.17 |
Drives & Special Teams
| NIU Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | EMU Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31:03 | 89 | Time on Field | 97 | 28:32 |
| 66.00 | 65 | Number of Plays | 58 | 67.17 |
| 4.98 | 41 | Yards Per Play | 77 | 5.62 |
| 4.20 | 81 | Punts | 73 | 4.17 |
| 40.63 | 29 | Punt Average | 12 | 47.08 |
| 55.40 | 88 | Return Yards | 51 | 65.83 |
✅ Our CFB Week 7 Pick: Northern Illinois Huskies
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