The Bulls will play the Huskies on Saturday, September 21st, 2024. The matchup takes place at Huskie Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 4 matchup at 3:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2024 college football season continues with Buffalo matching up against Northern Illinois at Huskie Stadium. Let's review how each team is doing so far to better understand how this game will play out.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Buffalo has a 97.67 conference power ranking for the 2024 season so far. The 2024 conference power ranking for Northern Illinois is 99.00.
- Away Buffalo - Buffalo currently has a 0-1 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season, ranking them 2nd in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Not much can be concluded from this stat just yet, so stay tuned.
- Home Northern Illinois - So far, Northern Illinois has a 1-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the MAC Conference for home team wins in 2024. Keep tabs on this figure, as it will change in the coming weeks.
- Points Scored - Buffalo ranks 7th (64) in the MAC Conference, with Northern Illinois currently ranking 5th (70) for points scored in the 2024 MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Buffalo stands 8th (54) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Northern Illinois sits at 12th (29) in the 2024 MAC Conference for points against in the 2024 season.
- Team Records - Buffalo has a 2-1 regular season overall record, with Northern Illinois currently possessing a 2-0 regular season standing for the 2024 NCAAF season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for a wild showdown as Buffalo hits the road to take on Northern Illinois!
The game at Huskie Stadium will be a crucial early test for both teams.
With Buffalo at 2-1 and Northern Illinois at 2-0, this matchup is a must-watch.
For more information on this game and to place your bets, visit SportsBetting3.com, review this game's prop bets, and compare the odds below. Get ready for an exciting Saturday of college football!
Best Bulls at Huskies Odds
| Underdog Buffalo | Favorite Northern Illinois |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Buffalo | Favorite Northern Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Northern Illinois is a -13.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Buffalo is a +13.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 42.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 42.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Northern Illinois is a -550 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Buffalo is a +400 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Buffalo
Northern Illinois
9/21/24 3:30pm EDT | +13.5 -115-13.5 -105 |
Underdog Buffalo - Buffalo bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +13.5 Buffalo underdog bet wins if they lose by 13 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 14 or more.
Favorite Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -13.5 Northern Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 14 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 13 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Buffalo at Northern Illinois Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Buffalo
Northern Illinois
First Team To Score
9/21/24 3:30pm EDT | +180-250Bet |
Buffalo
Northern Illinois
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/21/24 3:30pm EDT | +195-300+10000Bet |
Buffalo
Northern Illinois
Game to Overtime
9/21/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes +1400No -10000Bet |
Buffalo
Northern Illinois
Both Teams Score 10+
9/21/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes -250No +195Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Buffalo
Northern Illinois
Both Teams Score 20+
9/21/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes +260No -350Bet |
Buffalo
Northern Illinois
Both Teams Score 30+
9/21/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes +1550No -10000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 4 | Buffalo vs Northern Illinois Saturday, September 21st, 2024 | BUFF 23, NIU 20 (OT) Huskie Stadium | Buffalo by 3 |
| 2021 Week 12 | Northern Illinois vs Buffalo Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 | NIU 33, BUFF 27 (OT) UB Stadium | Northern Illinois by 6 |
| 2020 Week 10 | Buffalo vs Northern Illinois Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 | BUFF 49, NIU 30 Huskie Stadium | Buffalo by 19 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Buffalo | 6-2 | 0.750 | 8 | 4 | 349 | 336 | 5-1 | 3-3 | W4 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-4 | 0.500 | 7 | 5 | 291 | 221 | 4-2 | 3-3 | W1 |
Buffalo & Northern Illinois Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Buffalo Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Buffalo YR: futures available
Northern Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Northern Illinois YR: futures available
Buffalo & Northern Illinois Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Lafayette vs Buffalo | BUFF 30, LAF 13 Thursday, August 29th, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Buffalo vs Missouri | MIZ 38, BUFF 0 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | UMass vs Buffalo | BUFF 34, MASS 3 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Buffalo vs Northern Illinois | BUFF 23, NIU 20 (OT) Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Buffalo vs UConn | CONN 47, BUFF 3 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Toledo vs Buffalo | BUFF 30, TOL 15 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Western Michigan vs Buffalo | WMU 48, BUFF 41 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Buffalo vs Ohio | OHIO 47, BUFF 16 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Buffalo vs Akron | BUFF 41, AKR 30 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Ball State vs Buffalo | BUFF 51, BALL 48 (OT) Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Buffalo vs Eastern Michigan | BUFF 37, EMU 20 Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Kent State vs Buffalo | BUFF 43, KENT 7 Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 |
| Bowls | Buffalo vs Liberty Bahamas Bowl Presented By Atlantis Resorts | Saturday, January 4th, 2025 11:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Western Illinois vs Northern Illinois | NIU 54, WIU 15 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Northern Illinois vs Notre Dame | NIU 16, ND 14 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Buffalo vs Northern Illinois | BUFF 23, NIU 20 (OT) Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Northern Illinois vs NC State | NCSU 24, NIU 17 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | UMass vs Northern Illinois | NIU 34, MASS 20 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Northern Illinois vs Bowling Green | NIU 17, BGSU 7 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Toledo vs Northern Illinois | TOL 13, NIU 6 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Northern Illinois vs Ball State | BALL 25, NIU 23 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan | NIU 42, WMU 28 Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Akron vs Northern Illinois | NIU 29, AKR 16 Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Northern Illinois vs Miami (OH) | M-OH 20, NIU 9 Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois | NIU 24, CMU 16 Saturday, November 30th, 2024 |
| Bowls | Northern Illinois vs Fresno State Famous Idaho Potato Bowl | Monday, December 23rd, 2024 2:30 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Buffalo vs Northern Illinois College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, September 21st, 2024 at 3:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Buffalo vs Northern Illinois Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Buffalo vs Northern Illinois Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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