Western Michigan's Tate Hallock celebrates his interception for a touchdown against Michigan State during the fourth quarter on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in East Lansing.

Week 13 presents a unique opportunity for the current leader of the MAC to take another step towards the conference title game.

The Western Michigan Broncos (6-4, 5-1 MAC) sit atop the conference and can put a vice grip on their chances to make the conference title game. In the way is a road game versus the Northern Illinois Huskies (3-7, 2-4 MAC) from Huskie Stadium in Dekalb, Illinois.

If you are looking for some betting advice for the matchup, we've got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM.

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Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois game odds:

All college football odds via BetMGM

  • Spread: Western Michigan -6.5 (-110), Northern Illinois +6.5 (-110)
  • Money Line: Western Michigan -235, Northern Illinois +190
  • Over-Under: Over 38.5 (-110), Under 38.5 (-110)

Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois prediction, pick:

Western Michigan knows how important this game is, and for that very reason, I don't see a misstep. The Broncos don't score much, just 21.8 points per game, but have the No. 18 scoring defense in the country, allowing just 18.4 points per game. They want to make this a slugfest, which plays right into their strengths.

Northern Illinois scores just 15.5 points per game and really struggles to throw the ball, averaging just 108 passing yards per game. On defense, the Huskies give up 161 rushing yards per game, which will give enough room for Western Michigan dual-threat quarterback Broc Lowry (1,440 passing yards, 683 rushing yards, 16 total TD) to get free and pull away on the road.

Prediction: Western Michigan 20, Northern Illinois 10

Best Bet: Western Michigan -6.5

Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois channel, start time, streaming:

Time: 7 p.m. ET

TV Channel: ESPN2

Live Stream: ESPN App

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This article originally appeared on College Sports Wire: Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois: Week 13 College Football Betting Odds, Prediction

Reporting by Riley Donald, College Sports Wire / College Sports Wire

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