Sippin' On Purple · Nov 15, 2019
Why Northwestern will/won’t beat UMass
David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Northwestern enters its contest with UMass as a heavy favorite in its quest to win a second game on the season. The Minutemen also have a lone win to their name, picking up that victory against the vaunted Akron Zips. But will the ‘Cats will get that second win and avoid embarrassment?
NU -41
Despite what you may read on this site and despite what you may feel in your heart as a fan, the public is actually betting on the ‘Cats to cover as a 41-point favorite. So logically, Northwestern has to win this game. Northwestern cannot feasibly lose this game according to that point spread.