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The Northern Illinois Huskies (1-6) face a fellow MAC foe when they host the Ball State Cardinals (3-4) on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium.
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Northern Illinois vs. Ball State Matchup Info
- Game date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Game time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: DeKalb, Illinois
- Venue: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Northern Illinois vs. Ball State Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Huskies (-6.5)
- Moneyline: Huskies (-233), Cardinals (+192)
- Total: 42.5 points
- Pick ATS: Ball State (+6.5)
- Pick OU: Under (42.5)
- Prediction: Ball State 21, Northern Illinois 20
Prediction derived from a team strength comparison algorithm. Multiple factors such as strength of wins and scoring margin are used to make this projection.
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Northern Illinois vs. Ball State Betting Records and Insights
- Northern Illinois has covered just once in seven chances against the spread this season.
- Ball State has covered five times in seven games with a spread this year.
- The Huskies have not covered the spread this season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 6.5-point favorites.
- The Cardinals have been an underdog by 6.5 points or more five times this season, and covered the spread in three of those matchups.
- This season, games featuring the Northern Illinois have hit the over twice.
- In Ball State's seven contests this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total three times.