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CFB Free Play Today – Northern Illinois vs Iowa St
Jacob Rich over 1 year ago

2* – Northern Illinois/ Iowa St UNDER 51.5 lines via BetUS

Let me start by saying how much I love the MAC. I consider this my strongest conference. I knew I was going to make a play in this game as soon as I saw the lines come out. I was close to taking the Huskies with the points. But I couldn’t turn down playing the under with this total being so inflated.

Now some will see that the total opened at 46.5 and is now 51.5 and ask themselves why? But its simple the sharps say that the public jumped on the over and figured they would too. But the problem for the public is this total is going to soon start to drop. Because I’ve been around long enough to know that this is setting up a great middle for them. Because they know like I know that the total on this game goes under.

The Cyclones and Huskies are going to have very similar game plans for tonight. Run the ball, stop the run, and don’t be the first team to make a mistake. Which will turn into a game where the clock will always be running and drive’s will be time killer’s. This is going to lead to a very quick low scoring game.

Northern Illinois defense is for real. They have probably the best defensive end in the MAC in Jake Coffman. A solid line backing group that will only get stronger this year. Remember the name Devon Butler. This middle linebacker will burst into the spotlight this year.

While Iowa St may look to be in disarray at times on defense this year. Not tonight. Unlike the MAC opponents the Huskies will run all over. The Cyclones will match up well against the Huskies. They have the size advantage and speed that will get them through a couple bad plays. Also coach Paul Rhoads is a great defensive mind. He may not have players with experience but he will have them prepared.

o lets see what we have here. Two teams on offense that will run, run, and run some more. We know that the defensive is both teams strong side of the ball. And we know that we are getting an inflated number. With knowing all of that. We can feel confident that the UNDER 51.5 is the 2 unit play of the day. Good Luck!!!