Maryland vs. Northern Illinois odds
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Moneyline (ML): Maryland -962 (Bet $962 to win $100) | Northern Illinois +623 (Bet $100 to win $623)Against the spread (ATS): Maryland -17.5 (-112) | Northern Illinois +17.5 (-108)Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Maryland vs. Northern Illinois betting tips preview
The Maryland Terrapins (1-0) meet the Northern Illinois Huskies (1-0) at SECU Stadium on Friday, September 5, 2025. The matchup will air on BTN, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around Maryland vs. Northern Illinois odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Terrapins head into this matchup following a 39-7 win over the Florida Atlantic Owls in their most recent game. Their last time out, the Huskies won 19-17 over the Holy Cross Crusaders. Malik Washington had 258 yards on 27-of-43 passing (62.8%) for the Terps in that matchup against the Owls, with three touchdowns and no interceptions. DeJuan Williams ran for 54 yards on 10 carries (5.4 yards per carry), adding three receptions for 21 yards. Shaleak Knotts led the receiving charge against the Owls, catching five passes for 59 yards and one touchdown. Josh Holst totaled 101 passing yards while going 12-for-18 with no touchdowns and one interception for the Huskies against the Crusaders. Chavon Wright carried the ball 11 times for 77 yards and one touchdown. DeAree Rogers registered 73 yards through the air after seven catches (on seven targets).
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Maryland vs. Northern Illinois picks and predictionsPrediction
Maryland 24, Northern Illinois 23
MoneylineMoneyline pick: Maryland -962Maryland won 40% of the games last season when it was the moneyline favorite (2-3).The Terrapins played as a moneyline favorite of -962 or shorter in just two games last season. They won both.Last season, Northern Illinois won two out of the four games in which it was the underdog.The Huskies played as an underdog of +623 or more once last season and won that game.Against the spreadATS pick: Northern Illinois +17.5The Terrapins won four games against the spread last season, failing to cover eight times.Maryland covered the spread once last season (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 17.5-point favorites.The Huskies compiled a 5-7-0 record against the spread last season.Northern Illinois covered the spread when playing as at least 17.5-point underdogs in their only opportunity last year.
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