The Minutemen will play the Huskies on Saturday, October 5th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Huskie Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 6 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on CBSSN.
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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
We're now well into the 2024 college football season. Week 6 action features a matchup between UMass and Northern Illinois taking place at Huskie Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - UMass has a 97.33 conference power ranking for the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Northern Illinois is 97.00.
- Away UMass - Heading into Week 6, UMass currently has a 0-3 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the Independent Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois has a 1-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2024 Week 6 matchup, they rank 3rd in the MAC Conference for home team wins. Like the UMass away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2024 season, UMass ranks 3rd (95) in the Independent Conference, with Northern Illinois currently ranking 5th (107) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2024, UMass stands 1st (154) in the Independent Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Northern Illinois sits at 11th (76) in the MAC Conference for points against in the 2024 season so far.
- Team Records - UMass has a 1-4 overall record for the 2024 regular season, with Northern Illinois currently 2-2 for the 2024 NCAAF regular season.
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Get ready for a wild showdown between UMass and Northern Illinois on October 5th!
The Week 6 matchup will be held at the raucous Huskie Stadium, where anything can happen.
UMass boasts a slightly higher Power Ranking of 97.33 compared to Northern Illinois' 97.00.
With a 1-4 record, UMass is hungry for a win against the 2-2 Northern Illinois team.
Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM, and be sure to review this game's prop bets. Compare the odds below for a chance to win big!
Best Minutemen at Huskies Odds
| Underdog UMass | Favorite Northern Illinois |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog UMass | Favorite Northern Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Northern Illinois is a -15.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while UMass is a +15.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 41.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 41.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Northern Illinois is a -800 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and UMass is a +550 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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UMass
Northern Illinois
10/05/24 12:00pm EDT | +15.5 -110-15.5 -110 |
Underdog UMass - UMass bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +15.5 UMass underdog bet wins if they lose by 15 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 16 or more.
Favorite Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -15.5 Northern Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 16 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 15 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
UMass 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
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UMass
Northern Illinois
First Team To Score
10/05/24 12:00pm EDT | +210-275Bet |
UMass
Northern Illinois
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/05/24 12:00pm EDT | +225-350+10000Bet |
UMass
Northern Illinois
Game to Overtime
10/05/24 12:00pm EDT | Yes +1600No -10000Bet |
UMass
Northern Illinois
Both Teams Score 10+
10/05/24 12:00pm EDT | Yes -210No +160Bet |
| BetMGM | |
UMass
Northern Illinois
Both Teams Score 20+
10/05/24 12:00pm EDT | Yes +310No -450Bet |
UMass
Northern Illinois
Both Teams Score 30+
10/05/24 12:00pm EDT | Yes +2000No -10000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Week 6 | UMass vs Northern Illinois Saturday, October 5th, 2024 | NIU 34, MASS 20 Huskie Stadium | Northern Illinois by 14 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Independent | |||||||||
| UMass | 0-0 | 0.000 | 2 | 8 | 207 | 320 | 2-3 | 0-5 | L2 |
| MAC | |||||||||
| Northern Illinois | 3-4 | 0.429 | 6 | 5 | 267 | 205 | 3-2 | 3-3 | L1 |
UMass & 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.
UMass Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM UMass YR: futures available
Northern Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Northern Illinois YR: futures available
UMass & 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 | Eastern Michigan vs UMass | EMU 28, MASS 14 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | UMass vs Toledo | TOL 38, MASS 23 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | UMass vs Buffalo | BUFF 34, MASS 3 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Central Connecticut vs UMass | MASS 35, CCSU 31 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | UMass vs Miami (OH) | M-OH 23, MASS 20 (OT) Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | UMass vs Northern Illinois | NIU 34, MASS 20 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Missouri vs UMass | MIZ 45, MASS 3 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Wagner vs UMass | MASS 35, WAG 7 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | UMass vs Mississippi State | MSST 45, MASS 20 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Liberty vs UMass | LIB 35, MASS 34 (OT) Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | UMass vs Georgia | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:45 pm EST |
| Week 14 | UConn vs UMass | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 pm 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 | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the UMass 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, October 5th, 2024 at 12:00 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 UMass vs Northern Illinois Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the UMass 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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