The Western Michigan Broncos (6-4) and the Northern Illinois Huskies (3-7) play on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium in a battle of MAC opponents.

The Broncos are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-6.5), versus the Huskies. The over/under for this matchup is 38.5 points.

Read on for our betting preview for this this matchup between the Broncos and the Huskies, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!

Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois betting lines

• Spread favorite: Broncos (-6.5)
• Moneyline: Broncos (-232), Huskies (+190)
• Total: 38.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN2
• Live Stream: Fubo

Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois betting info and stats

Western Michigan has a 7-3-0 record against the spread this season. Western Michigan has covered the spread in three of the games this season when listed as the favorite by at least 6.5 points (3-0 ATS). In five games as the moneyline favorite, Western Michigan has gone 5-0. Northern Illinois has an against-the-spread record of 3-7-0 so far this season. In the four games Northern Illinois has been an underdog by at least 6.5 points, it covered the spread one time. Northern Illinois has played a game as an underdog on the moneyline six times this season, losing every game.

Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois recent stats and trends

Western Michigan Broncos

• Western Michigan has covered the spread once in its last three matchups while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• The final combined score of the past three Western Michigan games has surpassed the set total two times.
• The last three Western Michigan games averaged 43.2 total points, 4.7 more points than this matchup’s point total.

Northern Illinois Huskies

• Northern Illinois is 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall in its past three matchups.
• Northern Illinois and its opponents have combined to hit the over twice in those games.
• The past three Northern Illinois games averaged 4.2 more points (42.7) than this matchup’s point total.

Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois key players

Western Michigan Broncos

• Broc Lowry has thrown for 1,440 yards, completing 64.7% of his passes and recording seven touchdowns and one interception this season. He’s also run for 683 yards (68.3 ypg) on 143 carries with nine rushing touchdowns.
• This season, Jalen Buckley has carried the ball 112 times for 433 yards (48.1 per game) and three touchdowns.
• Tailique Williams’ 474 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 56 times and has registered 33 catches and two touchdowns.
• Baylin Brooks has hauled in 22 receptions totaling 302 yards so far this campaign.
• Aveion Chenault has been the target of 35 passes and hauled in 19 grabs for 240 yards, an average of 24.0 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
• Nadame Tucker has 10.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 10.0 TFL and 36 tackles.
• Sefa Saipaia Jr., Western Michigan’s tackle leader, has 57 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks this year.
• Tate Hallock has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 42 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended to his name.

Northern Illinois Huskies

• Josh Holst has compiled 689 yards on 60% passing while recording four touchdown passes with three interceptions this season. He’s also run for 155 yards with one score.
• Telly Johnson Jr. has carried the ball 110 times for a team-high 612 yards (61.2 per game) with three touchdowns. He also leads the team through the air, as his 15 receptions this season are good for 96 yards.
• Chavon Wright has totaled 598 yards on 145 carries with three touchdowns.
• DeAree Rogers leads his team with 473 receiving yards on 42 receptions with three touchdowns.
• Gary Givens III has 11 receptions (on 38 targets) for a total of 141 yards (14.1 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Filip Maciorowski paces the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has 2.0 TFL and 63 tackles.
• Quinton Urwiler, Northern Illinois’ tackle leader, has 110 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks this year.
• James Finley leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 13 tackles and two passes defended.