Western Michigan at Northern Illinois

Northern Illinois has won and covered the past three meetings, including 42-28 as a 2-point favorite last season. The Huskies can play spoiler as Western Michigan clings to a one-game lead over five teams in the MAC standings. The Huskies bounced back from a blowout loss at Toledo and routed Massachusetts 45-3 on Wednesday, outgaining the Minutemen 433-262, including 318 yards on the ground. QB Jalen Macon threw for 73 yards and rushed for 98 more for the Huskies, who are 11-2-1 ATS as underdogs of six or fewer points against .500 and above opponents. Western Michigan is 1-12 ATS in its past 13 games with revenge and coming off a win against teams off straight-up and ATS wins. The Broncos barely got by Central Michigan and Ohio after losing 26-17 to Miami Ohio. Take the points with Northern Illinois.