Northern Illinois vs Arizona Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Sep 2026
College Football Betting Preview: Northern Illinois vs Arizona
Northern Illinois square off against Arizona at Casino Del Sol Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 22:30 on Saturday, September 19.
The best wager could be Northern Illinois at -110 on the spread. They’ve been given a +33.5 points start and should be able to stay relatively close to Arizona.
Northern Illinois Huskies have been defeated in back-to-back games. They were recently beaten at home to Illinois State Redbirds by a 28-24 scoreline at Huskie Stadium.
Arizona Wildcats suffered a defeat in their last game. A 28-17 scoreline occurred on the road at Lavell Edwards Stadium against BYU Cougars.
Northern Illinois vs Arizona Prediction & Picks
We cover the key Northern Illinois vs Arizona betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.
Game Prediction
We’re expecting Northern Illinois to keep the scoreline respectable in this college football showdown. The spread of +33.5 looks generous at odds of -110.
We put solid research behind every CFB pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.
Key Northern Illinois vs Arizona stats:
NIU +33.5 Probability
If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Noah Fifita (Arizona) is available at -114 to finish with fewer than 274.5 passing yards. He is likely to fall short of the line, making this QB Passing Yards bet an appealing option.
Kedrick Reescano (Arizona) can be backed at -114 to record fewer than 66.5 rushing yards. We're confident he’ll fall short of the Player Rushing Yards line, so we're backing the Under.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Northern Illinois +33.5. We’ve also gone for Over 49.5 points and Noah Fifita (Arizona) to have Under 274.5 passing yards.
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Correct Score Prediction
Northern Illinois vs Arizona 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.
Some sportsbooks won’t be offering Moneyline wagering for this college game considering Northern Illinois are massive underdogs. Many bettors like to consider the Spread as an alternative, with this suiting all types of bankroll.
The spread is currently 33.5, with the total points line at 49.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those that want to back Under 49.5 can find odds of -105 available.
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Can Arizona Stay Hot at Home?
Arizona have secured three straight wins at Casino Del Sol Stadium. They own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 31.30 points per contest and giving up 16.80.
NIU own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 17.70 points scored and 27.50 points allowed.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O49.5 | U49.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arizona Home Stats |
8-2 | 48.10 | 31.30 | 16.80 | 5 | 5 | |
Northern Illinois Away Stats |
3-7 | 45.20 | 17.70 | 27.50 | 2 | 8 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O49.5 = Games Over 49.5 Points
- U49.5 = Games Under 49.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Northern Illinois Huskies Stats
Arizona Wildcats Stats
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +33.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +33.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- -33.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
- -33.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 46.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 45.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 49.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 49.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 18.80 pts and allowed 27.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 17.70 pts and allowed 27.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 50.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 48.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 49.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 49.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 29.60 pts and allowed 20.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 31.30 pts and allowed 16.80 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BYU
|
2 | 0 | 91 | 24 | 67 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Cincinnati
|
2 | 0 | 96 | 25 | 71 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Colorado
|
2 | 0 | 66 | 34 | 32 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Houston
|
2 | 0 | 110 | 26 | 84 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Kansas State
|
2 | 0 | 105 | 10 | 95 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Texas Tech
|
2 | 0 | 68 | 34 | 34 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Utah
|
2 | 0 | 109 | 24 | 85 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
West Virginia
|
2 | 0 | 83 | 31 | 52 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Baylor
|
1 | 1 | 60 | 20 | 40 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Iowa State
|
1 | 1 | 51 | 26 | 25 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Kansas
|
1 | 1 | 72 | 44 | 28 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Oklahoma State
|
1 | 1 | 49 | 55 | -6 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
TCU
|
1 | 1 | 73 | 22 | 51 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1W |
UCF
|
1 | 1 | 80 | 18 | 62 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Arizona
|
1 | 1 | 52 | 35 | 17 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
| Mountain West | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UNLV
|
1 | 2 | 48 | 77 | -29 | 0-1 | 1-1 | 1L |
North Dakota State
|
3 | 0 | 109 | 39 | 70 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 3W |
New Mexico
|
2 | 0 | 108 | 14 | 94 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
San Jose State
|
2 | 1 | 83 | 83 | 0 | 1-0 | 1-1 | 2W |
Nevada
|
1 | 1 | 56 | 34 | 22 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
UTEP
|
1 | 1 | 51 | 61 | -10 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Wyoming
|
1 | 1 | 34 | 48 | -14 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Northern Illinois
|
0 | 2 | 24 | 68 | -44 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
Air Force
|
1 | 1 | 66 | 38 | 28 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Hawaii
|
1 | 2 | 62 | 77 | -15 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1W |
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