Western Illinois vs Northern Illinois Football Odds

The Leathernecks will play the Huskies on Saturday, August 31st, 2024. The matchup takes place at Huskie Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 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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Key Matchup Stats

The 2024 college football season has begun, with Western Illinois and Northern Illinois scheduled to matchup at Huskie Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2023 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Western Illinois had a 92.67 conference power ranking in the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Northern Illinois in the 2023 season was 99.33.
  • Away Western Illinois - At the end of the 2023 regular season, Western Illinois had a 0-6 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois finished the 2023 regular season with a 3-3 record as a home team. They ranked 4th in the MAC Conference for home team wins in 2023.
  • Points Scored - Western Illinois wound up 12th (138) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Northern Illinois ranked 2nd (324) for points scored in the 2023 MAC Conference.
  • Points Against - Western Illinois finished 1st (509) in the Missouri Valley Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Northern Illinois wound up 6th (273) in the 2023 MAC Conference for points against.
  • Team Records - Western Illinois had a 0-11 regular season overall record, with Northern Illinois notching a 7-6 regular season standing last year.

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Get ready for a wild showdown at Huskie Stadium as Western Illinois takes on Northern Illinois.

Western Illinois aims to bounce back from a winless season against a tough Northern Illinois team.

SportsBetting3.com is the place to be to bet on this game. Make sure to review the odds below before placing your bets.

Best Leathernecks at Huskies Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Western Illinois
Favorite

Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois has a -35.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Western Illinois has a +35.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Western Illinois is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 54.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 54.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Western Illinois vs Northern Illinois College Football game on Saturday, August 31st, 2024?

Northern Illinois is a -35.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Western Illinois is a +35.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Western Illinois vs Northern Illinois College Football game on Saturday, August 31st, 2024?

The best over line is 54.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 54.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

College Football Odds Example

College Football Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Western Illinois
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8/31/24 3:30pm EDT
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Underdog Western Illinois - Western Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +35.5 Western Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 35 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 36 or more.

Favorite Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -35.5 Northern Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 36 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 35 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Western Illinois at Northern Illinois Prop Bets

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Recent Meetings Since 2020

Recent Meetings Since 2020
WeekGameResultMargin
2024
Week 1
Western Illinois vs Northern Illinois
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
NIU 54, WIU 15
Huskie Stadium
Northern Illinois by 39

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Football Regular Season Standings - Western Illinois, Northern Illinois
Team Conf Conf% W L PF PA Home Away Strk
Big South-OVC
Western Illinois3-50.375483725213-21-6W1
MAC
Northern Illinois4-40.500752912214-23-3W1

Western Illinois & 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.

Western Illinois Championship Odds

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Northern Illinois Championship Odds

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Western Illinois & 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


2024-25 Western Illinois Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Western Illinois vs
Northern Illinois
NIU 54, WIU 15
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
Week 2Western Illinois vs
Indiana
IU 77, WIU 3
Friday, September 6th, 2024


2024-25 Northern Illinois Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Western Illinois vs
Northern Illinois
NIU 54, WIU 15
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
Week 2Northern Illinois vs
Notre Dame
NIU 16, ND 14
Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Week 4Buffalo vs
Northern Illinois
BUFF 23, NIU 20 (OT)
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Week 5Northern Illinois vs
NC State
NCSU 24, NIU 17
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Week 6UMass vs
Northern Illinois
NIU 34, MASS 20
Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Week 7Northern Illinois vs
Bowling Green
NIU 17, BGSU 7
Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Week 8Toledo vs
Northern Illinois
TOL 13, NIU 6
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Week 9Northern Illinois vs
Ball State
BALL 25, NIU 23
Saturday, October 26th, 2024
Week 11Northern Illinois vs
Western Michigan
NIU 42, WMU 28
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
Week 12Akron vs
Northern Illinois
NIU 29, AKR 16
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
Week 13Northern Illinois vs
Miami (OH)
M-OH 20, NIU 9
Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
Week 14Central Michigan vs
Northern Illinois
NIU 24, CMU 16
Saturday, November 30th, 2024
BowlsNorthern 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 Western Illinois vs Northern Illinois College Football Game

  1. 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, August 31st, 2024 at 3:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Western Illinois vs Northern Illinois Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Western Illinois vs Northern Illinois Game.

  4. 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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