Bemidji St. enters as the clear favorite — ranked #34 nationally in overall efficiency vs. #61 for Northern Mich..
Offensively, Bemidji St. has the upper hand (OE #35 vs. #62).
Defensively, Bemidji St. has the advantage (DE #36 vs. #61).
Northern Mich. (3-29-2) may be better than their record suggests — they've been unlucky relative to their #61 efficiency rating.