Illinois State Redbirds defeat Northern Illinois Huskies 28-24: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · NCAAF · Illinois State Redbirds 28, Northern Illinois Huskies 24

Illinois State Redbirds defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 28-24, covering the -3 spread. The game finished at 52 points, clearing the 48-point total by 4.

Illinois State Redbirds vs. Northern Illinois Huskies final score and game recap

Illinois State Redbirds led 21-17 at halftime. Illinois State Redbirds scored 7 points in the fourth quarter to finish with 28 points, while Northern Illinois Huskies scored 7 points in the fourth quarter to finish with 24 points.

Who covered the spread in Illinois State Redbirds vs. Northern Illinois Huskies?

Illinois State Redbirds covered the -3 spread, winning by 4 points as three-point favorites. The spread opened at Northern Illinois +4 and closed at Northern Illinois +3, a one-point shift toward the Huskies. AiQ's spread pick was Illinois State Redbirds -2.5 at 59% confidence, graded as a win at its own line.

Did Illinois State Redbirds vs. Northern Illinois Huskies go over or under the total?

The game went over the 48 total, finishing with 52 points. The overage was 4 points. AiQ's total pick was Over 47.5 at 54% confidence, resulting in a win.

How did AiQ's Illinois State Redbirds vs. Northern Illinois Huskies predictions do?

AiQ posted a perfect 3-0 record on this game.

Illinois State Redbirds vs. Northern Illinois Huskies odds: sportsbook value and line movement

The closing moneyline was Illinois State Redbirds -146 and Northern Illinois Huskies +122, implying a 57% win probability for the Redbirds after removing the 4.4% vig. The Redbirds were the favorite and covered, paying $68.49 on a $100 stake. AiQ's pre-game expected value for the Redbirds moneyline was -3.0% at -145, indicating the price was slightly negative despite the side being favored. The spread moved one point toward Northern Illinois, yet the Redbirds still covered.

Illinois State Redbirds are 1-0 overall and 1-0 away/neutral. They are 1-0 against the spread and 1-0 over the total.

Northern Illinois Huskies sit at 0-2 overall, 0-1 at home and 0-1 away/neutral. They are 0-1 against the spread and 1-0 over the total. The Huskies have lost two straight.

What's next for Illinois State Redbirds and Northern Illinois Huskies?

Northern Illinois travels to face the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, September 19.