NIU Huskies vs Ball State Cardinals 11/18/2020 Picks Predictions Previews

NIU Huskies vs Ball State Cardinals 11/18/2020 Picks Predictions Previews
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The NIU Huskies will be playing a double-wing offense against the Ball State Cardinals at the Scheumann Stadium in Muncie on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at 7:00 PM ET. The Northern Illinois Huskies are in 6th place in the Mid-American West Division with a 0-2 record and a -49 point-difference on the year. The Huskies collected 10 points but their defense gave up 40 to Central Michigan for the loss in their recent outing. Northern Illinois was also defeated in their opening game against Buffalo by a score of 30-49 that gave them two successive losses this season. The NIU Huskies marked a 4-6 standing in their last 10 match-ups.

QB Ross Bowers completed 16 of his 32 pass attempts for 139 yards and QB Andrew Haidet added one touchdown for 31 passing yards in the loss. In leading the running game for the Huskies, RB Erin Collins rushed for 43 yards on 15 carries while WR Tyrice Richie caught 7 passes for 70 yards in leading NIU’s receiving group in the losing effort. On defense, LB Kyle Pugh started off 14 total tackles and 1.5 sacks in leading the defensive line of Northern Illinois.

NIU Huskies vs Ball State Cardinals Predictions 11/18/2020

Meanwhile, the Ball State Cardinals are in 3rd place in the Mid-American West Division with a 1-1 standing after a 38-31 victory over Eastern Michigan in their recent stint. The Cardinals lost their first outing this season versus Miami-OH by a score of 31-38 that ended up collecting a total of 69 points while also allowing 69 with a 0 point difference on the year. Ball State split their record in the last 10 outings.

In their victory over Eastern Michigan, the Cardinals’ QB Drew Plitt played an efficient offensive attack through the air as he completed 71% of his attempted passes for 232 yards and earned a touchdown with 1 interception. RB Caleb Huntley was a workhorse on the ground offense as he rushed for 204 yards on 34 carries and landed three touchdowns. In receiving, WR Yo’Heinz Tyler pulled down 4 passes for 64 yards and nailed a touchdown. On defense, LB Brandon Martin initiated a team-high 15 tackles in leading the defensive line of Ball State in the winning effort.

NIU Huskies vs. Ball State Cardinals. The NCAAF Pick for this game is Ball State -10.5. Northern Illinois lost two games in a row and their offense earned an average of 20 points per game while their defense gave up 44.5 points per contest. On the other hand, Ball State will try to continue their success after acquiring two successive wins this season. The Cardinals showed how strong their offense is when the team averages 34.5 points per outing and Ball State will be playing with an advantage at home. The Predicted Score, the Ball State Cardinals will win at 33-21.

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