The Huskies will play the Cardinals on Saturday, October 1st, 2022. The matchup takes place at Scheumann Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 5 matchup at 2:00 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 Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Best Huskies at Cardinals Odds
| Underdog Ball State | Favorite Northern Illinois |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Ball State | Favorite Northern Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Northern Illinois is a -4.5 -108 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Ball State is a +4.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 60.5 -109 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $109 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 60.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Northern Illinois is a -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ball State is a +155 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Northern Illinois
Ball State
10/01/22 2:00pm EDT | -4.5 -110+4.5 -110 |
Underdog Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 Ball State underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 Northern Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Northern Illinois at Ball State 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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Northern Illinois
Ball State
10/01/22 2:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2018
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 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 |
| 2020 Week 12 | Northern Illinois vs Ball State Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 | BALL 31, NIU 25 Scheumann Stadium | Ball State by 6 |
| 2019 Week 6 | Ball State vs Northern Illinois Saturday, October 5th, 2019 | BALL 27, NIU 20 Huskie Stadium | Ball State by 7 |
| 2018 Week 6 | Northern Illinois vs Ball State Saturday, October 6th, 2018 | NIU 24, BALL 16 Scheumann Stadium | Northern Illinois by 8 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State | 3-5 | 0.375 | 5 | 7 | 279 | 323 | 3-3 | 2-4 | L3 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-6 | 0.250 | 3 | 9 | 327 | 393 | 1-5 | 2-4 | L2 |
Northern Illinois & Ball State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Northern Illinois Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Northern Illinois | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Ball State | +100000 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Eastern Illinois vs Northern Illinois | NIU 34, EIU 27 Thursday, September 1st, 2022 |
| Week 2 | Northern Illinois vs Tulsa | TLSA 38, NIU 35 Saturday, September 10th, 2022 |
| Week 3 | Vanderbilt vs Northern Illinois | VAN 38, NIU 28 Saturday, September 17th, 2022 |
| Week 4 | Northern Illinois vs Kentucky | UK 31, NIU 23 Saturday, September 24th, 2022 |
| Week 5 | Northern Illinois vs Ball State | BALL 44, NIU 38 (2OT) Saturday, October 1st, 2022 |
| Week 6 | Toledo vs Northern Illinois | TOL 52, NIU 32 Saturday, October 8th, 2022 |
| Week 7 | Northern Illinois vs Eastern Michigan | NIU 39, EMU 10 Saturday, October 15th, 2022 |
| Week 8 | Northern Illinois vs Ohio | OHIO 24, NIU 17 Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 |
| Week 10 | Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois | CMU 35, NIU 22 Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 |
| Week 11 | Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan | NIU 24, WMU 21 Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 |
| Week 12 | Miami (OH) vs Northern Illinois | M-OH 29, NIU 23 Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 |
| Week 13 | Akron vs Northern Illinois | AKR 44, NIU 12 Saturday, November 26th, 2022 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Ball State vs Tennessee | TENN 59, BALL 10 Thursday, September 1st, 2022 |
| Week 2 | Western Michigan vs Ball State | WMU 37, BALL 30 Saturday, September 10th, 2022 |
| Week 3 | Murray State vs Ball State | BALL 31, MUR 0 Saturday, September 17th, 2022 |
| Week 4 | Ball State vs Georgia Southern | GASO 34, BALL 23 Saturday, September 24th, 2022 |
| Week 5 | Northern Illinois vs Ball State | BALL 44, NIU 38 (2OT) Saturday, October 1st, 2022 |
| Week 6 | Ball State vs Central Michigan | BALL 17, CMU 16 Saturday, October 8th, 2022 |
| Week 7 | UConn vs Ball State | BALL 25, CONN 21 Saturday, October 15th, 2022 |
| Week 8 | Eastern Michigan vs Ball State | EMU 20, BALL 16 Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 |
| Week 10 | Ball State vs Kent State | BALL 27, KENT 20 Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 |
| Week 11 | Ball State vs Toledo | TOL 28, BALL 21 Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 |
| Week 12 | Ohio vs Ball State | OHIO 32, BALL 18 Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 |
| Week 13 | Ball State vs Miami (OH) | M-OH 18, BALL 17 Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Northern Illinois vs Ball State 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, October 1st, 2022 at 2:00 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 Northern Illinois vs Ball State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Northern Illinois vs Ball State 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.