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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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
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.
Paddy O'Parlay
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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
| Underdog Western Illinois | Favorite Northern Illinois |
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| Over | Under |
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| TBD | TBD |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
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.
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
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Western Illinois
Northern Illinois
8/31/24 3:30pm EDT | +35.5 -110-35.5 -110 |
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
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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Western Illinois
Northern Illinois
8/31/24 3:30pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 1 | Western Illinois vs Northern Illinois Saturday, August 31st, 2024 | NIU 54, WIU 15 Huskie Stadium | Northern Illinois by 39 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Big South-OVC | |||||||||
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | 3 | 52 | 182 | 0-0 | 0-3 | L3 |
| MAC | |||||||||
| #23 Northern Illinois | 0-0 | 0.000 | 2 | 0 | 70 | 29 | 1-0 | 1-0 | W2 |
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 OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Western Illinois YR: futures available
Northern Illinois Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Northern Illinois |
Team Schedules & Results
| 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 | Western Illinois vs Indiana | IU 77, WIU 3 Friday, September 6th, 2024 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Saturday, September 21st, 2024 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | Northern Illinois vs NC State | Saturday, September 28th, 2024 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 6 | UMass vs Northern Illinois | Saturday, October 5th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | Northern Illinois vs Bowling Green | Saturday, October 12th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Toledo vs Northern Illinois | Saturday, October 19th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Northern Illinois vs Ball State | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan | Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Akron vs Northern Illinois | Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Northern Illinois vs Miami (OH) | Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| 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 Western Illinois 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, 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.
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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 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.
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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.