Northern Illinois vs. # 16 Ball State

Ball State - 9 1/2 O/U - 47 1/2

Ball State looks to keep their unbeaten and "BCS Buster" status going tonight when they host The Northern Illinois Huskies. This is the first look most of America will get at the 8-0 Cardinals who have yet to be tested this season. They are one of only 6 undefeated teams in college football and will be looking to impress on the national television spotlight. The Huskies come off a bye week and bring in a defense that is allowing under 14 points per game, while the Cardinals are allowing just over 15 points. The Huskies will look to run the ball as they have run for over 200 yards their last 3 games. And the Cardinals will want to establish field position and clock management according to their head coach. Northern Illinois has not lost a game this year by more than 4 points but has lost 5 straight to ranked opponents. And Ball State has scored over 30 points in every game but one this season. With all that being said the lean is on the dog tonight and literally the dog ... meaning the HUSKIES +9 1/2. I look for a hard fought battle of an untested team playing cautious ball in a pressure spot against a top ranked defense and can't help but take the points in this one with a possible low lean on the money line. Where I see true value is on another side of this game call Tommy's Tips absolutely FREE 1 - 888 - 850 - 8211 for a FREE recording about some insight into tonight's game. A one minute non pay recording about tonight's matchup at 1-888-850-8211

North Illinois + 9 1/2