This Saturday, the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors visit the Northern Illinois Huskies. Both teams have struggled this season—Hawaii stands at 1-6 while Northern Illinois is 0-6. The Huskies are still searching for their first win, which could add some urgency to their play.
Looking at the betting lines, Hawaii is favored by 3.5 points on the spread at -112 odds. This means you’d have to bet $112 to win $100 on Hawaii covering the spread. Northern Illinois is the underdog at +3.5 points with slightly better odds of -108. The moneyline has Hawaii at -185, so they’re the favorite to win outright, and Northern Illinois is a +154 underdog.
The total points line is set at 48.5, with the “under” slightly favored at -115 versus -105 for the “over.” This suggests the sportsbook expects a moderately scoring game, but there’s a small lean toward fewer points.
Given both teams’ poor records, this game could be closely contested. Hawaii’s slight favorite status and the spread under four points show oddsmakers see a competitive matchup. Betting on Hawaii to win outright offers less value but more security, while taking Northern Illinois with the points gives you some cushion if they keep it close.
If you believe the defenses will keep scoring low, the under might be worth a look. Overall, expect a tight game that could come down to key plays late.