Air Force vs. Northern Illinois prediction favors Air Force to win in college football Week 6 [2026]

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the result of Air Force vs. Northern Illinois, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives Air Force a 74.4% chance of beating Northern Illinois. Our predicted final score has Air Force winning 28-20. According to our model, Air Force (-7) has a 53.4% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 47.5 points has a 56.2% chance of going over.

Latest betting odds

We have sourced the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Air Force -7 (-112) / Northern Illinois +7 (-107)
• Moneyline: Air Force -298, Northern Illinois +255
• Total: Over/Under 47.5 (-114/-109)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Spread: Air Force -7 @ -112 via bet365
• Moneyline: Air Force @ -298 via DraftKings
• Total: Over 47.5 @ -114 via BetRivers

According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 47.5 total points.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Game info & kickoff details

Saturday's college football game between Northern Illinois and Air Force at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM ET.

• Who: Air Force vs. Northern Illinois
• Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
• Venue: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium

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Conclusion

We predict Air Force, with a 74.4% win probability, will likely beat Northern Illinois in Saturday's college football matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary College Football prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.