Kent State vs Northern Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Nov 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Kent State vs Northern Illinois
Kent State face Northern Illinois at Huskie Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Friday, November 28.
We’re backing Northern Illinois against the spread when playing Kent State. It could be shrewd to bet on them to cover the appealing -5.5 line, with odds of -110 on offer.
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Kent State Golden Flashes were beaten 28-16 at Dix Stadium in their previous game, being turned over at home to Central Michigan Chippewas.
Northern Illinois Huskies lost their last game, being beaten at home to Western Michigan Broncos 35-19 at Huskie Stadium.
Head-to-Head Statistics
NIU have beaten Kent State in the last two matchups. A 41-23 victory at Ford Field was followed by a 37-27 win at Dix Stadium. We’ve seen two NIU wins in the past 3 meetings between the teams.
Kent State vs Northern Illinois Prediction & Picks
Step into Kent State vs Northern Illinois with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.
Game Prediction
We expect Northern Illinois to cover the -5.5 line on the spread. This is a good number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -110 for this college football matchup.
We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible CFB predictions. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key numbers that truly make a difference.
Key Kent State vs Northern Illinois stats:
NIU -5.5 Probability
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
You can place a bet on Dru DeShields (Kent State) at -114 to record fewer than 188.5 passing yards. There’s a strong case for choosing him to fall short of the required line in the QB Passing Yards market.
You can back Wayne Harris (Kent State) at -114 to finish with fewer than 32.5 receiving yards. Several factors suggest he will fall short of the Player Receiving Yards line, making this an appealing wager.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Northern Illinois -5.5, Under 45.5 points and Dru DeShields (Kent State) to have Under 188.5 passing yards.
The same game parlay option is fantastic for football bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.
Correct Score Prediction
14
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27
Northern Illinois
There’s a massive payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Huskies to enjoy a 27-14 victory which will hopefully go close.
Kent State vs Northern Illinois Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Sportsbooks’ favorites Northern Illinois are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -196 about them triumphing means a 66% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Kent State are trading at +164.
The spread is currently 5.5, with the total points line at 45.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Under 45.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.
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Favorite Jalen Macon is now available at +450 to be the First Touchdown Scorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last TD.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
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NIU Have Taken Five Wins From Last Ten Home Outings
NIU have a 5-5 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 18.90 points per contest and giving up 17.80.
Kent State have one win and nine losses in the last 10 games away from home, scoring 13.00 points per contest and conceding 42.50.
The most recent Huskie Stadium meeting saw NIU claim a 41-23 win over Kent State.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O45.5 | U45.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northern Illinois Home Stats |
5-5 | 36.70 | 18.90 | 17.80 | 2 | 8 | |
 Kent State Away Stats |
1-9 | 55.50 | 13.00 | 42.50 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O45.5 = Games Over 45.5 Points
- U45.5 = Games Under 45.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Kent State Golden Flashes Stats
Northern Illinois Huskies Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road
- -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
- -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 55.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 55.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 45.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 45.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 19.90 pts and allowed 35.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 13.00 pts and allowed 42.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 39.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 36.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 45.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 45.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 15.50 pts and allowed 24.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 18.90 pts and allowed 17.80 pts in the last 10 home games
| Mid-American | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Western Michigan
|
9 | 4 | 307 | 237 | 70 | 6-1 | 3-3 | 5W |
Ohio
|
8 | 4 | 344 | 275 | 69 | 6-0 | 2-4 | 2W |
Toledo
|
8 | 4 | 379 | 146 | 233 | 6-0 | 2-4 | 4W |
Central Michigan
|
7 | 5 | 286 | 272 | 14 | 4-1 | 3-4 | 1L |
Miami (OH)
|
7 | 6 | 326 | 286 | 40 | 4-2 | 3-4 | 1L |
Akron
|
5 | 7 | 267 | 329 | -62 | 3-3 | 2-4 | 1W |
Buffalo
|
5 | 7 | 288 | 282 | 6 | 2-5 | 3-2 | 3L |
|
Kent State
|
5 | 7 | 255 | 403 | -148 | 3-2 | 2-5 | 1W |
Ball State
|
4 | 8 | 190 | 358 | -168 | 4-1 | 0-7 | 3L |
Eastern Michigan
|
4 | 8 | 289 | 357 | -68 | 3-3 | 1-5 | 1L |
Bowling Green
|
4 | 8 | 246 | 291 | -45 | 3-3 | 1-5 | 1W |
|
Northern Illinois
|
3 | 9 | 205 | 292 | -87 | 2-4 | 1-5 | 2L |
UMass
|
0 | 12 | 133 | 463 | -330 | 0-6 | 0-6 | 12L |
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