Northern Iowa vs. Southern Illinois: College Football Week 8 Prediction, Picks & Odds

Northern Iowa vs. Southern Illinois: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: College Football Week 8

• Teams: Northern Iowa vs. Southern Illinois
• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Time: 2:00PM ET
• Venue: Saluki Stadium

Current betting odds

• Spread: Northern Iowa (+3.5, -105), Southern Illinois (-3.5, -122)
• Moneyline: Northern Iowa +140, Southern Illinois -147
• Total (Over/Under): 49.5 points (-110/-120)

Dimers’ win probabilities

• Northern Iowa: 39.3%
• Southern Illinois: 60.7%

These probabilities come from two machine learning models that assess more than 100 data points for each college football matchup, combining their outputs to project all our major betting markets.

Projected final score

Our predicted final score for this college football matchup is Northern Iowa 23-26 Southern Illinois.

This prediction draws on each team's scoring trends and player stats, weighed across both of our data models

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

The numbers give the Northern Iowa a win probability of 39.3%, while the Southern Illinois have a win probability of 60.7%.

Summary

Northern Iowa faces off against Southern Illinois in college football action at Saluki Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Our Northern Iowa vs. Southern Illinois predictions, built on real-time data and matchup-specific modeling, help guide your decisions. Remember to bet responsibly and within your financial limits.

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