I realize Bowling Green has lost six straight with its only win this season coming against North Dakota, but it's not like they're playing last season's Northern Illinois squad. The Huskies are 2-6, and while they got things going with a 44-7 win against Buffalo Oct. 22, I still think this line is too high. Both teams have bad defenses, but I'm looking at a low-scoring game with two bad offenses. Take all the points you can get with Bowling Green.

These two perennial MAC powers are both mired in miserable seasons, but Northern Illinois has shown signs of a turnaround. The Huskies are coming off a 44-7 win over Buffalo and still stand an outside chance of reaching a bowl game if they can win their last four. They have been beset by a slew of injuries and a tough nonconference schedule. Bowling Green has suffered from an inexperienced roster under first-year coach Mike Jinks, and its defense is among the worst in the country, allowing 45 points per game. The Huskies should pile up points and cover this number.