WMU is bar far the top against the spread in the nation covering 10 straight after missing their opening game by 1.5 points. Each of their last five games they have covered by at least 12.5.

The Broncos showed against Central Michigan they can make necessary adjustments as they held the Chippewas to six points after they gained a 14-0 lead on WMU.

WMU quarterback Zach Terrell is the most efficient quarterback in the MAC by a fairly large margin with a rating of 170.8. This is very big against NIU a defense that thrives against mistake prone QBs with their pass rush.