Ball State vs Northern Illinois Football Odds

The Cardinals will play the Huskies on Saturday, October 25th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Huskie Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 9 matchup at 3:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.

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It's now the back half of the 2025 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 9 action features a matchup between Ball State and Northern Illinois, kicking off at Huskie Stadium on Saturday, October 25th, 2025. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Ball State has a 96.00 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Northern Illinois is 94.33.
Away Ball State - As Week 9 looms, Ball State currently has a 0-4 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Remember that a team's overall record and schedule strength will affect whether or not they make a bowl game or the playoffs.
Home Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois has a 1-2 record as a home team as they approach Week 9. They currently rank 4th in the MAC Conference for home team wins. Continue monitoring their performance to see if they have a shot at a postseason bowl game or playoff berth.
Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Ball State ranks 11th (124) in the MAC Conference, with Northern Illinois currently ranking 12th (86) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
Points Against - Ball State stands 5th (217) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2025 college football season. Northern Illinois sits at 8th (170) in the MAC Conference for points against them heading into Week 9 of the 2025 season.
Team Records - Ball State has a 3-4 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with Northern Illinois currently 1-6 for the 2025 college football regular season.

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Get ready to see Ball State go head to head against Northern Illinois this Saturday!

Huskie Stadium will be rocking for this Week 9 showdown in the college football season.

Ball State has a slight edge in the Power Rankings over Northern Illinois.

With a 3-4 record, Ball State is looking to improve their standing.

On the other hand, Northern Illinois is struggling with a 1-6 record.

Place a bet on this college football game at BetMGM or BetRivers and see this matchup's prop bets below. Compare each sportsbook's point spread, total, and moneyline to make your pick. It's going to be an exciting game between these two teams!

Best Cardinals at Huskies Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Ball State	Favorite Northern Illinois
+6.5 -110 BetMGM Bet	-6.5 -110 BetMGM Bet

Northern Illinois has a -6.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Ball State has a +6.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Ball State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
42.5 o -105 BetMGM Bet	42.5 u -115 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 42.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 42.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Ball State	Favorite Northern Illinois
+200 BetMGM Bet	-250 BetMGM Bet

Northern Illinois is the -250 moneyline favorite. Risk $250 to win $100 on Northern Illinois at BetMGM. Ball State is the +200 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $200 on Ball State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

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What is the point spread for the Ball State vs Northern Illinois College Football game on Saturday, October 25th, 2025?

Northern Illinois is a -6.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ball State is a +6.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Ball State vs Northern Illinois College Football game on Saturday, October 25th, 2025?

The best over line is 42.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 42.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Ball State vs Northern Illinois College Football game on Saturday, October 25th, 2025?

Northern Illinois is a -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ball State is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Game	BetMGM Bet
Ball State Northern Illinois 10/25/25 3:30pm EDT	+6.5 -110 -6.5 -110

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Underdog Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +6.5 Ball State underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.

Favorite Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -6.5 Northern Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Ball State at Northern Illinois Prop Bets

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Ball State Northern Illinois No Touchdown To Score 1st Touchdown 10/25/25 3:30pm EDT	+135 -200 +10000 Bet
Ball State Northern Illinois Game to Overtime 10/25/25 3:30pm EDT	Yes +1050 No -10000 Bet
Ball State Northern Illinois Both Teams Score 10+ 10/25/25 3:30pm EDT	Yes -350 No +260 Bet
Ball State Northern Illinois Both Teams Score 20+ 10/25/25 3:30pm EDT	Yes +190 No -250 Bet
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Ball State Northern Illinois Both Teams Score 30+ 10/25/25 3:30pm EDT	Yes +1100 No -5000 Bet

Recent Meetings Since 2021

Recent Meetings Since 2021
Week	Game	Result	Margin
2024 Week 9	Northern Illinois vs Ball State Saturday, October 26th, 2024	BALL 25, NIU 23 Scheumann Stadium	Ball State by 2
2023 Week 11	Ball State vs Northern Illinois Tuesday, November 7th, 2023	BALL 20, NIU 17 Huskie Stadium	Ball State by 3
2022 Week 5	Northern Illinois vs Ball State Saturday, October 1st, 2022	BALL 44, NIU 38 (2OT) Scheumann Stadium	Ball State by 6
2021 Week 11	Ball State vs Northern Illinois Wednesday, November 10th, 2021	NIU 30, BALL 29 Huskie Stadium	Northern Illinois by 1

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Football Regular Season Standings - Ball State, Northern Illinois
Team	Conf	Conf%	W	L	PF	PA	Home	Away	Strk
Ball State	3-5	0.375	4	8	190	358	4-1	0-7	L3
Northern Illinois	2-6	0.250	3	9	205	292	2-4	1-5	L2

Ball State & Northern Illinois Futures Odds

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Team Schedules & Results

2025-26 Ball State Games & Results
Week	Matchup	Date & Result
Week 1	Ball State vs Purdue	PUR 31, BALL 0 Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Week 2	Ball State vs Auburn	AUB 42, BALL 3 Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Week 3	New Hampshire vs Ball State	BALL 34, UNH 29 Saturday, September 13th, 2025
Week 4	Ball State vs UConn	CONN 31, BALL 25 Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Week 6	Ohio vs Ball State	BALL 20, OHIO 14 Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Week 7	Ball State vs Western Michigan	WMU 42, BALL 0 Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Week 8	Akron vs Ball State	BALL 42, AKR 28 Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Week 9	Ball State vs Northern Illinois	Saturday, October 25th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT
Week 11	Kent State vs Ball State	Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 12:00 am EST
Week 12	Eastern Michigan vs Ball State	Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST
Week 13	Ball State vs Toledo	Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST
Week 14	Ball State vs Miami (OH)	Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST

2025-26 Northern Illinois Games & Results
Week	Matchup	Date & Result
Week 1	Holy Cross vs Northern Illinois	NIU 19, HC 17 Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Week 2	Northern Illinois vs Maryland	MD 20, NIU 9 Friday, September 5th, 2025
Week 4	Northern Illinois vs Mississippi State	MSST 38, NIU 10 Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Week 5	San Diego State vs Northern Illinois	SDSU 6, NIU 3 Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Week 6	Miami (OH) vs Northern Illinois	M-OH 25, NIU 14 Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Week 7	Northern Illinois vs Eastern Michigan	EMU 16, NIU 10 Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Week 8	Northern Illinois vs Ohio	OHIO 48, NIU 21 Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Week 9	Ball State vs Northern Illinois	Saturday, October 25th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT
Week 11	Northern Illinois vs Toledo	Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 12:00 am EST
Week 12	Northern Illinois vs UMass	Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 7:00 pm EST
Week 13	Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois	Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 7:00 pm EST
Week 14	Kent State vs Northern Illinois	Friday, November 28th, 2025 12:00 pm EST

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Ball State vs Northern Illinois College Football Game

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