Ohio at Northern Illinois

Ohio is a dog but has a winning record overall and is unbeaten in MAC play. Ohio has a balanced attack on offense, #39 in the nation with 455.8 yards per game, including 204 yards rushing. QB Nathan Rourke (nine TDs, three INTs) does it all, leading the team with 391 yards rushing, 7.8 yards per carry. Ohio is 23-9-2 UNDER the total in conference games, plus 27-13-1 UNDER following a victory. They face a Northern Illinois squad that plays tough defense, but has little offense. Northern Illinois is getting outscored at home by a 16-15 average. The offense is ranked #128 in total yards with no passing game, getting 134 yards in the air per contest (#123). Northern Illinois is 35-17-1 UNDER the total in October games. Back the underdog with the superior offense to win a low scoring duel. Play Ohio on the moneyline and also take the UNDER.