Northern Illinois Huskies (NIU)
American Football NCAAF Rynearson Stadium Sat 11 Oct 13:00
Eastern Michigan Eagles (EMU)
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College Football Betting Preview: Northern Illinois vs Eastern Michigan

Northern Illinois battle Eastern Michigan in this NCAAF Week 7 matchup at Rynearson Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday 11 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Eastern Michigan to Cover the Line?

There’s some value on the spread and we like Eastern Michigan at +2.5. We’re very happy to take them with this advantage against Northern Illinois at -110.

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Northern Illinois Beat Eastern Michigan in Pair’s Previous Matchup

Northern Illinois Huskies have suffered four straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Miami-Ohio Redhawks 25-14 at Huskie Stadium.

Eastern Michigan Eagles have suffered defeat in their last two games. Most recently, a 31-30 (OT) scoreline occurred on the road at University of Buffalo Stadium against Buffalo Bulls.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Northern Illinois won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 20-13 triumph when facing Eastern Michigan at Huskie Stadium. The past 5 games between the teams have seen Northern Illinois win three times.

Northern Illinois vs Eastern Michigan Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Northern Illinois vs Eastern Michigan betting angles, including a key match prediction, our correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Eastern Michigan should be able to battle hard and our pick is that they will cover the spread in this college football showdown. It’s set at an attractive +2.5 and you can get -110.

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 Northern Illinois vs Eastern Michigan stats:

  • The +2.5 line has been covered by Eastern Michigan in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +2.5 line has been covered by Eastern Michigan in 12 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Northern Illinois in 5 consecutive games.
  • The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Northern Illinois in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Northern Illinois in 12 of their last 20 games.

Eastern Michigan +2.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, there’s a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this college wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread EMU +2.5
Totals Under 47.5
Highest Scoring Half Second Half

Our same game parlay pick is Eastern Michigan +2.5 on the spread, Under 47.5 and the Second Half to be highest-scoring.

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Illinois Northern Illinois logo 21 - 24 Eastern Michigan logo Eastern Michigan

We’re expecting this to be a close matchup and we’ll take Eastern Michigan to win 24-21. This is available at massive odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.

Northern Illinois vs Eastern Michigan Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close Contest

When you consider the latest Moneyline odds, you can find Eastern Michigan at +110 whereas Northern Illinois are -130. The hosts have a 48% chance of victory in the eyes of the leading sportsbooks.

The spread is calculated to be 2.5, while total points comes in at 47.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Under 47.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

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Player Props & Micro Betting

If you have a view on Player Interceptions, Passing Attempts or Longest Pass Completion, then the player prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on a player or quarterback to perform well.

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on college football. There are a huge range of live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen next. Field Goal Outcome, Next Drive Result and Next Play Result are often among the options.

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Eastern Michigan With Five Wins in Past Ten Home Games

Eastern Michigan have five wins and five losses in the last 10 home games, scoring 27.00 points per contest and conceding 31.70.

Northern Illinois are 5-5 in their last 10 games on the road, posting 20.80 points per contest while yielding 22.30.

Northern Illinois beat Eastern Michigan 39-10 when the teams last met at Rynearson Stadium.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O47.5 U47.5
Eastern Michigan logo Eastern Michigan Home Stats 5-5 58.70 27.00 31.70 9 1
Northern Illinois logo Northern Illinois Away Stats 5-5 43.10 20.80 22.30 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O47.5 = Games Over 47.5 Points
  • U47.5 = Games Under 47.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Northern Illinois Huskies logo Northern Illinois Huskies Stats
Eastern Michigan Eagles logo Eastern Michigan Eagles Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Mid-American W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Toledo 3 2 179 62 117 3-0 0-2 1W
Buffalo 3 3 151 128 23 2-2 1-1 1W
Central Michigan 3 3 131 173 -42 2-0 1-3 1L
Ohio 3 3 158 156 2 3-0 0-3 1L
Western Michigan 3 3 118 124 -6 2-1 1-2 3W
Ball State 2 3 82 147 -65 2-0 0-3 1W
Bowling Green 2 3 106 129 -23 2-0 0-3 2L
Miami (OH) 2 3 118 117 1 1-1 1-2 2W
Akron 2 4 110 183 -73 2-1 0-3 1W
Kent State 1 4 73 220 -147 1-1 0-3 4L
Northern Illinois 1 4 55 106 -51 1-2 0-2 4L
Eastern Michigan 1 5 150 214 -64 1-1 0-4 2L
Massachusetts 0 5 52 179 -127 0-3 0-2 5L