MAC foes meet when the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-7) and the UMass Minutemen (0-9) play on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium.

The Huskies are expected to win by at least two scores (currently -12.5) versus the Minutemen. The over/under for this matchup is 43.5 points.

Read on for our betting primer for this this matchup between the Huskies and the Minutemen, and find all of our expert picks here, too!

Northern Illinois vs. UMass betting lines

• Spread favorite: Huskies (-12.5)
• Moneyline: Huskies (-444), Minutemen (+341)
• Total: 43.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN U
• Live Stream: Fubo

Northern Illinois vs. UMass betting info and stats

Northern Illinois has won two games against the spread this season (2-7-0). Northern Illinois has yet to cover the spread when playing as the favorite by at least 12.5 points (a 0-1 ATS record). Northern Illinois has been named the moneyline favorite three times this season, and has recorded a 2-1 record in those outings. UMass has two wins against the spread this season (2-7-0). In the six games UMass has been the underdog by at least 12.5 points, it covered the spread twice. This is the seventh time this year UMass is an underdog on the moneyline, and have lost every such contest.

Northern Illinois vs. UMass recent stats and trends

Northern Illinois Huskies

• Northern Illinois has covered the spread once in its last three matchups while putting up a 1-2 record straight-up in those games.
• Two times in those three games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
• The last three Northern Illinois games averaged 42.3 total points, 1.2 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

UMass Minutemen

• UMass has covered the spread once in its last three matchups while putting up a 1-2 record straight-up in those games.
• In each of those games, the final combined score has exceeded the set total.
• UMass’ last three games have ended with an average of 48.5 points scored. That’s 5.0 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Northern Illinois vs. UMass key players

Northern Illinois Huskies

• Josh Holst has compiled 689 yards (98.4 ypg) on 78-of-130 passing with four touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 155 rushing yards (22.1 ypg) on 54 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
• The team’s top rusher, Telly Johnson Jr., has carried the ball 103 times for 579 yards (64.3 per game) and three touchdowns. He’s proven to be a dual threat, racking up 96 receiving yards on 15 catches.
• This season, Chavon Wright has carried the ball 133 times for 512 yards (56.9 per game) and two touchdowns.
• DeAree Rogers’ team-leading 468 yards as a receiver have come on 41 receptions (out of 56 targets) with three touchdowns.
• Gary Givens III has put up a 110-yard season so far, reeling in 10 passes on 37 targets.
• Filip Maciorowski has 2.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 2.0 TFL and 63 tackles.
• Quinton Urwiler is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 110 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks.
• Muhammad Jammeh has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 50 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended.

UMass Minutemen

• AJ Hairston leads UMass with 866 yards on 94-of-194 passing with four touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season.
• Brandon Hood has rushed 79 times for 315 yards, with two touchdowns.
• Rocko Griffin has collected 216 yards (on 45 attempts) with two touchdowns.
• Jacquon Gibson paces his team with 393 receiving yards on 42 receptions.
• Donnie Gray has recorded 195 receiving yards (21.7 yards per game) on 17 receptions.
• Max Dowling’s 15 catches (on 30 targets) have netted him 168 yards (18.7 ypg) and two touchdowns.
• Marques White leads the team with 5.0 sacks, and also has 8.0 TFL and 31 tackles.
• Tyler Martin, UMass’ tackle leader, has 61 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one interception this year.
• DD Snyder has a team-leading one interception to go along with three tackles and one pass defended.