Match Analysis: Ohio Bobcats vs Northern Illinois Huskies – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-18
- Time: 7:30 PM UTC
- Location: Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium, Athens, Ohio
Game Overview
The Ohio Bobcats (3-3) host the Northern Illinois Huskies (1-5) in a Mid-American Conference (MAC) matchup. Ohio is favored heavily given their better record and home advantage. Recent form favors Ohio, who have demonstrated stronger offensive and defensive execution compared to Northern Illinois, which struggles with a poor 1-5 record and is last in the MAC standings.
Key Factors to Consider
- Ohio Bobcats hold a 3-3 overall and 1-1 conference record; they have shown offensive prowess with a recent 52-35 victory over Gardner-Webb but stumbled narrowly against Ball State (20-14). Northern Illinois is struggling with a 1-5 record and 0-2 in conference, having lost to Eastern Michigan 16-10 most recently. Ohio ranks better in MAC standings and has shown more consistent play.
- Recent matchups show Ohio as the stronger team; the spread of about 11.5 points in favor of Ohio and moneyline odds reflect significant confidence in Ohioβs superiority. Northern Illinois has not won many recent contests against Ohio.
- Data on current injuries is not explicitly available in the search results; no major injury news reported for either team, suggesting mostly full rosters.
- Game is played at Ohio's home stadium, Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium, offering home-field boost. Weather and other external conditions are not specified, so assumed neutral.
- Ohio seeks to improve their standing in the MAC after a split start, playing at home for a conference win. Northern Illinois is highly motivated to break their losing skid, but have had trouble closing games recently.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Ohio Bobcats: -440, Northern Illinois Huskies: 340 | Ohio Bobcats victory | β β β β β 85% |
| Spread | Ohio Bobcats: -10.5 -115, Northern Illinois Huskies: 10.5 -105 | Ohio Bobcats to cover the -10.5 point spread | β β β β β 78% |
| Over/under | Over: 41.5 -108, Under: 41.5 -112 | Under 41.5 points total | β β β ββ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Ohio Bobcats -1% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 41.5 14% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 41.5 at 14% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 15.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Ohio Bobcats to win comfortably with a final score expected to reflect their offensive edge and home advantage. Northern Illinois is likely to struggle to cover the spread given current form and odds.
Predicted Score: Ohio Bobcats 27 – Northern Illinois Huskies 14