Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Nov 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois
Western Michigan battle Northern Illinois at Huskie Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, November 18.
38.5 points looks too big a number on the totals and we are happy to play the -110 about Under when Northern Illinois and Western Michigan square off.
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Western Michigan Broncos made it back-to-back wins after a 17-13 home success over Ohio Bobcats at Waldo Stadium.
Northern Illinois Huskies won last time out by a 45-3 scoreline. It was on the road against UMass Minutemen at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was a 42-28 win for NIU at Waldo Stadium when they last played Western Michigan. NIU have triumphed in four of the previous 6 clashes between these teams.
Quarterbacks
Broc Lowry
Jalen Macon
Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois Prediction & Picks
We’ve broken down Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.
Game Prediction
Under 38.5 points could be on the money for this college football battle. Our pick is based on a low-scoring game and the odds of -110 looks like a value wager.
Our CFB handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each team, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.
Key Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois stats:
Under 38.5 Probability
The top betting apps make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This college wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Player Prop Picks
You can place a bet on Jalen Macon (NIU) at -114 to record fewer than 114.5 passing yards. He may fall short of the QB Passing Yards line, making this prop bet a strong pick.
Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Under 38.5, Northern Illinois +6.5 on the spread and Jalen Macon (Northern Illinois) to go Under 114.5 passing yards.
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Correct Score Prediction
17
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13
Northern Illinois
Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative bet on Western Michigan to land a 17-13 win. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.
Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois 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.
Western Michigan have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 70% probability due to their -233 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Northern Illinois are trading at +190.
The spread is currently 6.5, with the total points line at 38.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those that want to back Under 38.5 can find odds of -110 available.
There's a great variety of team props and game lines when it comes to college football wagering and we recommend visiting the top sportsbooks to find the selection that matches your view on the matchup.
Favorite Broc Lowry is available at +310 to be the First TD Scorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in this player to score the final touchdown.
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Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
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NIU Have Six Wins From Last Ten Home Games
NIU have gone 6-4 across their last 10 home games, posting 22.40 points per contest while yielding 15.80.
Western Michigan have gone 3-7 across their last 10 road games, putting up 18.40 points on average and giving up 30.30.
In their last matchup at Huskie Stadium, NIU came out on top 24-0 against Western Michigan. In 3 recent head-to-head matchups at Huskie Stadium, NIU have notched two victories, while Western Michigan have recorded one.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O38.5 | U38.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northern Illinois Home Stats |
6-4 | 38.20 | 22.40 | 15.80 | 6 | 4 | |
 Western Michigan Away Stats |
3-7 | 48.70 | 18.40 | 30.30 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O38.5 = Games Over 38.5 Points
- U38.5 = Games Under 38.5 Points
- NCAAF: 07/11 2024 Northern Illinois 42 Western Michigan 28
- NCAAF: 15/11 2023 Western Michigan 0 Northern Illinois 24
- NCAAF: 10/11 2022 Northern Illinois 24 Western Michigan 21
- NCAAF: 24/11 2021 Western Michigan 42 Northern Illinois 21
- NCAAF: 28/11 2020 Northern Illinois 27 Western Michigan 30
- NCAAF: 27/11 2019 Western Michigan 14 Northern Illinois 17
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Western Michigan Broncos Stats
Northern Illinois Huskies Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road
- +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 40.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 48.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 38.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 38.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 21.80 pts and allowed 18.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 18.40 pts and allowed 30.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 37.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 38.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 38.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 38.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 15.50 pts and allowed 22.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 22.40 pts and allowed 15.80 pts in the last 10 home games
| Mid-American | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Western Michigan
|
6 | 4 | 218 | 184 | 34 | 5-1 | 1-3 | 2W |
Central Michigan
|
6 | 4 | 255 | 235 | 20 | 4-0 | 2-4 | 1W |
Ohio
|
6 | 4 | 271 | 235 | 36 | 5-0 | 1-4 | 1L |
Toledo
|
6 | 4 | 320 | 134 | 186 | 5-0 | 1-4 | 2W |
Buffalo
|
5 | 5 | 242 | 214 | 28 | 2-3 | 3-2 | 1L |
Miami (OH)
|
5 | 5 | 231 | 219 | 12 | 3-2 | 2-3 | 2L |
Ball State
|
4 | 6 | 157 | 275 | -118 | 4-1 | 0-5 | 1L |
Kent State
|
4 | 6 | 204 | 344 | -140 | 3-1 | 1-5 | 1W |
Akron
|
4 | 7 | 248 | 313 | -65 | 3-3 | 1-4 | 1L |
Eastern Michigan
|
4 | 7 | 268 | 326 | -58 | 3-2 | 1-5 | 2W |
|
Northern Illinois
|
3 | 7 | 155 | 222 | -67 | 2-2 | 1-5 | 1W |
Bowling Green
|
3 | 7 | 185 | 258 | -73 | 3-2 | 0-5 | 4L |
UMass
|
0 | 10 | 105 | 376 | -271 | 0-5 | 0-5 | 10L |
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