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Kent State vs. Northern Illinois prediction: Northern Illinois favored to win Black Friday College Football matchup
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Kent State vs Northern Illinois predictions for college football Friday.
Northern Illinois and Kent State will meet in Week 14 college football action at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium on Friday, beginning at 12:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college football model predicts Northern Illinois as the most likely winner of the Kent State vs. Northern Illinois game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Kent State vs. Northern Illinois prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Kent State vs. Northern Illinois 10,000 times as part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Northern Illinois a 67% chance of beating Kent State. Our predicted final score has Northern Illinois winning 25-20.
According to our model, Northern Illinois (-4.5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 44.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Kent State vs. Northern Illinois odds
We have sourced the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kent State | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-105) | -4.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | +172 | -205 |
| Total | o44.5 (-110) | u44.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kent State vs. Northern Illinois picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Northern Illinois -4.5 | -112 |
| Moneyline | Northern Illinois | -205 |
| Total | Under 44.5 | -105 |
According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 44.5 total points.
Kent State vs. Northern Illinois game-day updates and essential details
Friday's college football matchup between Northern Illinois and Kent State at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium is scheduled to commence at 12:00PM ET.
- Who: Kent State vs. Northern Illinois
- Date: Friday, November 28, 2025 (Black Friday)
- Time: 12:00PM ET/9:00AM PT
- Venue: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict Northern Illinois, with a 67% win probability, will likely beat Kent State on Black Friday.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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