Kent St vs N Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 14

BetMGM Betting Nov 28, 2025, 10:32 AM

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FILE -Northern Illinois head coach Thomas Hammock walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kent State, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Detroit. Northern Illinois went from lovable underdog to leader of the Mid-American Conference pack in one season. Keeping the title will be no walk in the park for the Huskies. After going from winless in 2020 to conference champs in 2021, The Huskies will try to become just the third team since 2001 to win consecutive conference crowns and the first since Northern Illinois last achieved the feat in 2011-12. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

N Illinois is a -5.5 point favorite vs. Kent St
Kent State vs. Northern Illinois Total (Over/Under): 44.5 points
TV Channel: CBSN

Kent State (4-7) visit Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium to take on Northern Illinois (3-8) on Nov. 28 in DeKalb, IL. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EST.

N Illinois is a betting favorite in Week 14, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Kent State vs. Northern Illinois Over/Under is 44.5 total points.

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Kent State vs. Northern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

	Spread	Total (O/U)	Moneyline
Kent State	+5.5 -115	44.5 -102	170
Northern Illinois	-5.5 -105	44.5 -118	-210

Kent State vs Northern Illinois Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Northern Illinois will win this game with 64.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Kent St and N Illinois, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Kent State vs Northern Illinois Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Northern Illinois will cover the spread with 50.8% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.

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Kent State Best Bets Today

Northern Illinois has hit the 1Q Moneyline in their last 6 games at home (+6.70 Units / 60% ROI)
Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.60 Units / 38% ROI)
Northern Illinois have covered the 1Q Spread in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.96 Units / 54% ROI)
Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 6 games at home (+2.40 Units / 17% ROI)
Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 3 of their last 6 games at home (+0.80 Units / 12% ROI)

Northern Illinois Best Bets Today

Kent State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 12 games (+3.05 Units / 23% ROI)
Kent State has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 9 games (+1.90 Units / 19% ROI)
Kent State has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
Kent State has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 7 away games (+1.30 Units / 15% ROI)
Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.15 Units / 8% ROI)

Kent State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Kent St is 5-6 against the spread this college football season (-1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI).

Kent State is 4-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.9 Units / 31.52% ROI
Kent State is 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
Kent State is 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI

Northern Illinois Against the Spread (ATS) Record

N Illinois iss 3-8 against the spread this college football season (-5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI).

Northern Illinois is 3-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.15 Units / -27.03% ROI
Northern Illinois is 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
Northern Illinois is 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI

Kent State: Keys to the Game vs. Northern Illinois

Northern Illinois allowed 1.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (39 yards / 25 touches) on 3rd and short last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 5.0

Northern Illinois allowed 1.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (39 yards / 25 touches) on 3rd and short last season– best in FBS; Average: 5.1

Northern Illinois allowed 10 rushing TDs on 412 carries (41.2 Carries Per TD) last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 21

Northern Illinois allowed 7 rushing TDs on 53 carries (7.6 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.4

Northern Illinois allowed 7 rushing TDs on 53 carries (7.6 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone last season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 4.6

Northern Illinois: Keys to the Game vs. Kent State

Kent State was winless (0-11) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .418

Kent State was winless (0-12) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .422

Kent State was winless (0-6) when their opponent committed less than 60 yards in penalties last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .536

Kent State was winless (0-9) when allowing 200 or more passing yards last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .481

Matchup Notes for Kent State vs. Northern Illinois