The Huskies will play the Cardinals on Saturday, October 26th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Scheumann Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 9 matchup at 3:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now the back half of the 2024 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 9 action features a matchup between Northern Illinois and Ball State, kicking off at Scheumann Stadium on Saturday, October 26th, 2024. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Northern Illinois has a 98.33 conference power ranking for the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Ball State is 95.00.
- Away Northern Illinois - As Week 9 looms, Northern Illinois currently has a 2-1 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season. This ranks them 1st 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 Ball State - Ball State has a 1-1 record as a home team as they approach Week 9. They currently rank 3rd 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 2024 season, Northern Illinois ranks 6th (164) in the MAC Conference, with Ball State currently ranking 5th (176) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Northern Illinois stands 12th (116) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2024 college football season. Ball State sits at 2nd (300) in the MAC Conference for points against them heading into Week 9 of the 2024 season.
- Team Records - Northern Illinois has a 4-3 overall record for the 2024 regular season, with Ball State currently 2-5 for the 2024 college football regular season.
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Get ready for a wild showdown between Northern Illinois and Ball State on Saturday!
Week 9 action heats up at Scheumann Stadium in the heart of Indiana.
Northern Illinois holds a higher Power Ranking than Ball State in this matchup.
With a 4-3 record, NIU is looking to extend their lead over Ball State.
Place a bet on this college football game at BetMGM or BetRivers. See this matchup's prop bets below. Compare each sportsbook's point spread, total, and moneyline.
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 -11.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ball State is a +11.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 48.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 48.5 -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 Ball State is a +360 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Northern Illinois
Ball State
10/26/24 3:30pm EDT | -11.5 -115+11.5 -105 |
Underdog Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +11.5 Ball State underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.
Favorite Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -11.5 Northern Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 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
First Team To Score
10/26/24 3:30pm EDT | -190+145Bet |
Northern Illinois
Ball State
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/26/24 3:30pm EDT | -250+160+10000Bet |
Northern Illinois
Ball State
Game to Overtime
10/26/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes +1350No -10000Bet |
Northern Illinois
Ball State
Both Teams Score 10+
10/26/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes -500No +340Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Northern Illinois
Ball State
Both Teams Score 20+
10/26/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes +135No -175Bet |
Northern Illinois
Ball State
Both Teams Score 30+
10/26/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes +775No -1600Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| 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 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Ball State | 1-2 | 0.333 | 2 | 5 | 176 | 300 | 1-1 | 1-4 | L1 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-2 | 0.333 | 4 | 3 | 164 | 116 | 2-2 | 2-1 | L1 |
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 OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Northern Illinois YR: futures available
Ball State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Ball State YR: futures available
Northern Illinois & Ball State 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 |
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| Week 1 | Western Illinois vs Northern Illinois | NIU 54, WIU 15 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Northern Illinois vs Notre Dame | NIU 16, ND 14 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Buffalo vs Northern Illinois | BUFF 23, NIU 20 (OT) Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Northern Illinois vs NC State | NCSU 24, NIU 17 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | UMass vs Northern Illinois | NIU 34, MASS 20 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Northern Illinois vs Bowling Green | NIU 17, BGSU 7 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Toledo vs Northern Illinois | TOL 13, NIU 6 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Northern Illinois vs Ball State | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan | Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Akron vs Northern Illinois | Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Northern Illinois vs Miami (OH) | Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 2 | Missouri State vs Ball State | BALL 42, MOST 34 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Ball State vs Miami (FL) | MIA 62, BALL 0 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Ball State vs Central Michigan | CMU 37, BALL 34 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Ball State vs James Madison | JMU 63, BALL 7 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | Western Michigan vs Ball State | WMU 45, BALL 42 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Ball State vs Kent State | BALL 37, KENT 35 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Ball State vs Vanderbilt | VAN 24, BALL 14 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Northern Illinois vs Ball State | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Miami (OH) vs Ball State | Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Ball State vs Buffalo | Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Bowling Green vs Ball State | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Ball State vs Ohio | Friday, November 29th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
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 26th, 2024 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 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.
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