Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ohio Bobcats Betting Trends

The upcoming Saturday football clash on October 18, 2025, between the Northern Illinois Huskies and the Ohio Bobcats at Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium in Athens, OH, promises key betting trends and engaging betting insights. Kickoff airs on ESPN+, setting the stage for a high-stakes NCAAF encounter.

The Huskies’ offense averages 99.8 passing yards per game against a Bobcats defense that allows 236.8 yards through the air. Ohio counters with 214.2 passing yards versus a Northern Illinois defense giving up 166.8 yards. On the ground, Northern Illinois produces 154.2 rushing yards against 164.5 conceded by Ohio, and Ohio’s 194.7 yards face a Huskies rush defense yielding 156.2 yards. Ohio’s offensive line has allowed 11.7 sack yards per game to a Huskies pass rush generating 1.2 sacks, while Northern Illinois gives up 11.5 sack yards to a Bobcats front totaling 2.5 sacks. QB play could decide the line: Ohio’s signal caller leads the MAC with 214.2 passing yards, while Northern Illinois’ QB averages 99.8 yards.

Oddsmakers have installed Ohio as an 11-point favorite with a 41.5-point total. The best spread line sits at +11 -110 for the Huskies at Caesars, while the Bobcats are -11 -110 at the same book. ATS histories show Northern Illinois at 1-5 and Ohio at 3-2-1, which you can explore on our NCAAF standings page.

In their October 14, 2023 matchup, Ohio fell 13-23, a result bettors should weigh. Use these stats to sharpen your picks and Start your OddsTrader Turbo subscription or place your wager with a U.S. regulated sportsbook to gain an edge.