Indiana State vs. Northern Iowa prediction favors Northern Iowa to win in college football Week 9 [2026]

Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have re-simulated the result of Indiana State vs. Northern Iowa, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives Northern Iowa a 76.0% chance of defeating Indiana State. Our predicted final score has Northern Iowa winning 31-24. According to our model, Indiana State (+8.5) has a 51.6% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 57.5 points has a 53.2% chance of staying under.

Latest betting odds

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

• Spread: Indiana State +8.5 (-110) / Northern Iowa -8.5 (-112)
• Moneyline: Indiana State +289, Northern Iowa -300
• Total: Over/Under 57.5 (+108/-144)

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 current 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: Indiana State +8.5 @ -110 via DraftKings
• Moneyline: Northern Iowa @ 75¢ via Novig
• Total: Over 57.5 @ 48¢ via Novig

According to our best college football bets, the top play to make on this game is Northern Iowa to win.

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 action between Northern Iowa and Indiana State at UNI-Dome is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM ET.

• Who: Indiana State vs. Northern Iowa
• Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
• Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00 AM PT
• Venue: UNI-Dome

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Conclusion

We predict Northern Iowa, with a 76.0% win probability, will likely beat Indiana State 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.