Northern Illinois vs. Kentucky CFB Prediction and Odds - Sep 24, 2022

Last updated: Dec 21, 2023, 1:57PM | Published: Sep 19, 2022, 4:18AM

Kentucky faces Northern Illinois in College Football action at Kroger Field on Saturday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Northern Illinois vs. Kentucky, plus our score prediction and betting odds, are detailed below.

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Who will win Northern Illinois vs. Kentucky?

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Northern Illinois vs. Kentucky 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives Kentucky a 95% chance of defeating Northern Illinois.

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Northern Illinois vs. Kentucky Odds

Spread: Kentucky -27.5 (-115), Northern Illinois +27.5 (-105)
Moneyline: Kentucky -3500, Northern Illinois +1600
Total: Over/Under 52.5 (-110/-105)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

Kentucky is listed as the -27.5 favorite against Northern Illinois, with -115 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Northern Illinois (+27.5) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Kentucky at -3500, which means you can risk $3,500 to win $100, for a total payout of $3,600, if it gets the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Northern Illinois at +1600, where you can bet $100 to profit $1,600, earning a total payout of $1,700, if it wins.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 52.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best College Football odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, Northern Illinois (+27.5) is a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 52.5-point Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Northern Illinois vs. Kentucky

Spread: Northern Illinois +27.5 @ -105 via FanDuel Sportsbook (52% probability)
Moneyline: Northern Illinois @ +1600 via DraftKings Sportsbook
Total: Over 52.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering expertise to help you make smarter investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While Kentucky is more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking Northern Illinois moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Northern Illinois vs. Kentucky Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Northern Illinois vs. Kentucky at Kroger Field on Saturday has Kentucky winning 40-14.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of this week's Northern Illinois-Kentucky matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Northern Illinois vs. Kentucky on Saturday September 24, 2022.

Northern Illinois vs. Kentucky 2022 CFB Game Info

Saturday's game between Kentucky and Northern Illinois in College Football at Kroger Field is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

Who: Northern Illinois vs. Kentucky
Date: Saturday September 24, 2022
Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
Venue: Kroger Field

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