The Crusaders will play the Huskies on Saturday, August 30th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Huskie Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 3:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Best Crusaders at Huskies Odds
| Underdog Holy Cross | Favorite Northern Illinois |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Holy Cross | Favorite Northern Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Northern Illinois is a -13.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Holy Cross is a +13.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 49.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 49.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Northern Illinois is a -500 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Holy Cross is a +375 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Holy Cross
Northern Illinois
8/30/25 3:30pm EDT | +13.5 -110-13.5 -110 |
Underdog Holy Cross - Holy Cross bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +13.5 Holy Cross underdog bet wins if they lose by 13 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 14 or more.
Favorite Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -13.5 Northern Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 14 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 13 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Holy Cross at Northern Illinois Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Holy Cross
Northern Illinois
8/30/25 3:30pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 1 | Holy Cross vs Northern Illinois Saturday, August 30th, 2025 | NIU 19, HC 17 Huskie Stadium | Northern Illinois by 2 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Patriot | |||||||||
| Holy Cross | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 19 | 0-0 | 0-1 | L1 |
| MAC | |||||||||
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 17 | 1-0 | 0-0 | W1 |
Holy Cross & Northern Illinois Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Holy Cross Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Holy Cross YR: futures available
Northern Illinois Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Northern Illinois |
Holy Cross & Northern Illinois Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Holy Cross vs Northern Illinois | NIU 19, HC 17 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| 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 | Friday, September 5th, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | Northern Illinois vs Mississippi State | Saturday, September 20th, 2025 4:15 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | San Diego State vs Northern Illinois | Saturday, September 27th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 6 | Miami (OH) vs Northern Illinois | Saturday, October 4th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | Northern Illinois vs Eastern Michigan | Saturday, October 11th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Northern Illinois vs Ohio | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Ball State vs Northern Illinois | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 am 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 Holy Cross vs Northern Illinois College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, August 30th, 2025 at 3:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Holy Cross vs Northern Illinois Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Holy Cross vs Northern Illinois Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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