Illinois State vs. Northern Illinois Prediction, Picks and Odds

Our in-depth analysis offers a comprehensive prediction for the Illinois State vs. Northern Illinois NCAAF game on September 12, 2026. Drawing from 10,000 simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.

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Illinois State
28
24
Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
Northern Illinois
Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
Live Probabilities
Win %
  • Illinois State
    100%
  • Northern Illinois
    0%
Win Probability
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Illinois State
14 7 0 7 28
Northern Illinois
0 17 0 7 24
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Northern Illinois
Illinois State
3rd and 26 at the ILST 9
Last Play
G.Roy kneels at the ILST 9.

Illinois State vs. Northern Illinois: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup Overview

  • Teams: Illinois State vs. Northern Illinois
  • Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Venue: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium

Current betting odds

  • Spread: Illinois State favored at -8.5
  • Total (Over/Under): 52.5
  • Moneyline Odds: Illinois State -150, Northern Illinois +265

Dimers' win probabilities

  • Illinois State: 58%
  • Northern Illinois: 42%

Dimers' predictive model estimates win probabilities after simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view of each team's chances.

Projected Final Score

Our predicted final score for this college football matchup is Illinois State 26-23 Northern Illinois.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives Illinois State a win probability of 58%, while Northern Illinois has a win probability of 42%.

Summary

According to our analysis, Illinois State is more likely to beat Northern Illinois in CFB action at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium on Saturday. Discover the best spread, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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