Northern Illinois vs Massachusetts Prediction and Pick, Week 12
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Northern Illinois vs Massachusetts Prediction: Trends
- Over the past seven games, Northern Illinois has a record of 1-6 against the spread.
- In six of Northern Illinois’ most recent nine games, the total has appeared to be UNDER.
- In its previous eight games, Northern Illinois has a record of 1-7 against the spread.
- On the road, Northern Illinois has a record of 0-6 straight up in its last six games.
- During its most recent eight games versus teams from the Mid-American conference, Northern Illinois has a record of 1-7 against the spread.
- After six games played in November, Northern Illinois has a record of 1-5 against the spread.
- In the thirteenth week of the season, Northern Illinois has a record of 12-3 on the road.
- During the last seven games that Northern Illinois has played on Wednesdays, the total has gone over in six of those games.
- Over the past five games, Massachusetts has a record of 1-4 against the spread.
- In ten of the last thirteen games that Massachusetts has played, the total had gone over.
- Massachusetts has a losing record of 0-10 in its last ten games.
- In its last six games played at home, Massachusetts has a record of 0-6 against the spread.
- Over the course of its last 18 games versus a team from the Mid-American conference, Massachusetts has a losing record of 0-18 on the road.
- Four of the last six games that Massachusetts has played against a team that is a member of the West Division division have resulted in the total going over.
- In each of the last five games that Massachusetts has played in the month of November, the total has been above.
- The last five games that Massachusetts has played in week 12 have resulted in a perfect 5-0 against the spread.
- When playing as the underdog, Massachusetts has a record of 2-6 against the spread in its last eight games.
Northern Illinois vs Massachusetts Prediction
Now we have the Northern Illinois vs Massachusetts Prediction for both teams.
The Northern Illinois Huskies and Massachusetts Minutemen meet in Week 12 of the college football season in a matchup that pits two struggling programs looking to finish the season with some pride. Both teams have had an uphill climb all year — Northern Illinois has found themselves mired in offensive inconsistency, while UMass continues to battle through one of the most difficult stretches of play in the FBS. The betting trends show neither side has been reliable at the window, but UMass’ 0-10 record over its last ten games underscores just how deep their struggles go. The total has often gone over in UMass games, while Northern Illinois has leaned toward the under, setting up an interesting contrast in play styles. On paper, this might look like a game between two evenly matched bottom-tier teams, but the Huskies have a statistical edge defensively and are better coached in close games. With both teams fighting to avoid a winless stretch to end their seasons, expect a gritty, mistake-filled contest where field position and turnovers could make all the difference.
For Northern Illinois, this has been a frustrating campaign defined by offensive futility and road woes. The Huskies are 0-6 straight up in their last six away games and 1-7 against the spread in their last eight contests overall. Their offensive metrics are alarming — averaging just 12.2 points per game (ranked 135th nationally) and 4.3 yards per play (134th). They’ve been unable to generate explosive plays, ranking 134th in passing yards per game and struggling to sustain drives, holding the ball for less than 29 minutes per game. The one bright spot has been their running attack, where they rank a respectable 63rd nationally with 159 yards per game. Defensively, Northern Illinois has shown some fight, particularly against the pass where they rank 24th in the nation, allowing just 183 yards per contest. Their defensive front has also been solid at limiting big plays on the ground, but a lack of offensive support continues to leave them on the field too long. If the Huskies can control tempo and avoid turnovers, they should be in position to dictate the pace against a weak UMass front.
Massachusetts, meanwhile, continues to be one of the toughest watches in college football. The Minutemen have now lost 10 straight games and are just 1-4 against the spread in their last five. Their defense has been porous, allowing 36.7 points per game while giving up over 440 yards of total offense on average. UMass has been especially poor at stopping the run, giving up nearly 189 yards per contest, which could spell trouble against Northern Illinois’ ground-heavy approach. Offensively, it’s been even worse — the Minutemen average just 11.3 points per game and rank near the bottom in nearly every major offensive category, including 132nd in rushing and 121st in passing. Their inability to protect the quarterback and sustain drives has led to lopsided time-of-possession numbers and late-game collapses. While UMass occasionally flashes competence at home, their 0-6 home ATS record and complete lack of execution in key moments make them a tough team to back. Northern Illinois’ defense should be able to force turnovers and grind down the Minutemen in what figures to be a low-scoring affair.
✅ Our CFB Week 12 Pick: NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Northern Illinois vs Massachusetts Prediction: Head to Head
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10/05/24
|
@NIL
|
NIL 34-20
|
NIL-16.5
|
O45.5
|
NIL-1000
|
Northern Illinois vs Massachusetts Prediction: Northern Illinois Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11/05/25
|
@TOL
|
L 42-3
|
L+13.5
|
O42.5
|
L+460
|
|
10/25/25
|
BALL
|
W 21-7
|
W-6.0
|
U41.5
|
W-192
|
|
10/18/25
|
@OHI
|
L 48-21
|
L+12.5
|
O43.5
|
L+390
|
|
10/11/25
|
@EMC
|
L 16-10
|
L+1.5
|
U49.5
|
L-110
|
|
10/04/25
|
MOH
|
L 25-14
|
L+1.5
|
U39.5
|
L+130
|
|
9/27/25
|
SDSU
|
L 6-3
|
L+2.5
|
U43.5
|
L+114
|
|
9/20/25
|
@MSST
|
L 38-10
|
L+21.5
|
U49.5
|
L+1160
|
|
9/05/25
|
@MAR
|
L 20-9
|
W+14.5
|
U48.5
|
L+550
|
|
8/30/25
|
HC
|
W 19-17
|
L-10.5
|
U48.5
|
W-420
|
|
12/23/24
|
@FRE
|
W 28-20
|
W-1.5
|
O42
|
W-125
|
Northern Illinois vs Massachusetts Prediction: Massachusetts Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11/04/25
|
@AKR
|
L 44-10
|
L+9.5
|
O46.5
|
L+265
|
|
10/25/25
|
@CMC
|
L 38-13
|
L+16.5
|
O47.5
|
L+640
|
|
10/18/25
|
BUF
|
L 28-21
|
W+17.0
|
O45.5
|
L+750
|
|
10/11/25
|
@KNT
|
L 42-6
|
L+3.0
|
O45.5
|
L-102
|
|
10/04/25
|
WMC
|
L 21-3
|
L+10.5
|
U47.5
|
L+250
|
|
9/27/25
|
@MIZ
|
L 42-6
|
W+42.5
|
U54.5
|
L+12000
|
|
9/13/25
|
@IOW
|
L 47-7
|
L+34.5
|
O44.5
|
L+7000
|
|
9/06/25
|
BRY
|
L 27-26
|
L-14.5
|
O52.5
|
L-580
|
|
8/30/25
|
TEM
|
L 42-10
|
L-0.5
|
U52.5
|
L-104
|
|
11/30/24
|
UCONN
|
L 47-42
|
W+10.5
|
O52.5
|
L+260
|
Northern Illinois vs Massachusetts Prediction: Northern Illinois Offense
Overall
| NIU Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | UMASS Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.22 | 135 | Points Scored | 131 | 36.78 |
| 107.33 | 134 | Passing Yards | 115 | 253.22 |
| 159.33 | 63 | Rushing Yards | 120 | 188.56 |
| 28:46 | 105 | Time on Field | 130 | 33:05 |
| 61.78 | 122 | Number of Plays | 115 | 71.00 |
| 4.32 | 134 | Yards Per Play | 121 | 6.22 |
Scoring
| NIU Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | UMASS Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.22 | 135 | Points Scored | 131 | 36.78 |
| 3.67 | 123 | First Quarter | 134 | 10.33 |
| 2.67 | 135 | Second Quarter | 108 | 9.44 |
| 2.89 | 130 | Third Quarter | 136 | 11.11 |
| 3.00 | 133 | Fourth Quarter | 56 | 5.89 |
Passing
| NIU Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | UMASS Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107.33 | 134 | Passing Yards | 115 | 253.22 |
| 23.44 | 128 | Pass Attempts | 63 | 30.22 |
| 12.44 | 131 | Pass Completions | 102 | 20.44 |
| 1.89 | 77 | Sacks | 122 | 1.22 |
| 12.67 | 61 | Sack Yards | 11 | 6.00 |
| 8.63 | 136 | Yards Per Pass | 110 | 12.39 |
Rushing
| NIU Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | UMASS Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159.33 | 63 | Rushing Yards | 120 | 188.56 |
| 38.33 | 42 | Rush Attempts | 124 | 40.78 |
| 4.16 | 81 | Yards Per Rush | 105 | 4.62 |
Turn Overs
| NIU Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | UMASS Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.67 | 56 | Interceptions | 113 | 0.44 |
| 1.11 | 78 | Fumbles | 61 | 1.11 |
| 0.44 | 53 | Fumbles Lost | 83 | 0.44 |
| 1.11 | 53 | Total Turnovers | 113 | 0.89 |
| 4.89 | 26 | Penalties | 104 | 5.11 |
| 41.11 | 19 | Penalty Yards | 102 | 44.56 |
Drives & Special Teams
| NIU Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | UMASS Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28:46 | 105 | Time on Field | 130 | 33:05 |
| 61.78 | 122 | Number of Plays | 115 | 71.00 |
| 4.32 | 134 | Yards Per Play | 121 | 6.22 |
| 5.78 | 131 | Punts | 99 | 3.89 |
| 39.92 | 120 | Punt Average | 14 | 40.25 |
| 60.56 | 58 | Return Yards | 134 | 97.11 |
Northern Illinois vs Massachusetts Prediction: Massachusetts Offense
Overall
| NIU Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | UMASS Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.33 | 71 | Points Scored | 136 | 11.33 |
| 183.44 | 24 | Passing Yards | 121 | 163.44 |
| 171.44 | 105 | Rushing Yards | 132 | 81.11 |
| 31:13 | 105 | Time on Field | 130 | 26:51 |
| 67.00 | 83 | Number of Plays | 111 | 63.22 |
| 5.30 | 56 | Yards Per Play | 136 | 3.87 |
Scoring
| NIU Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | UMASS Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.33 | 71 | Points Scored | 136 | 11.33 |
| 3.78 | 40 | First Quarter | 101 | 4.67 |
| 7.56 | 76 | Second Quarter | 123 | 4.89 |
| 5.00 | 58 | Third Quarter | 136 | 1.44 |
| 8.00 | 111 | Fourth Quarter | 136 | 0.33 |
Passing
| NIU Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | UMASS Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 183.44 | 24 | Passing Yards | 121 | 163.44 |
| 27.11 | 20 | Pass Attempts | 33 | 34.44 |
| 16.33 | 20 | Pass Completions | 91 | 17.89 |
| 1.33 | 120 | Sacks | 121 | 2.89 |
| 9.33 | 25 | Sack Yards | 7 | 23.89 |
| 11.23 | 67 | Yards Per Pass | 134 | 9.14 |
Rushing
| NIU Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | UMASS Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171.44 | 105 | Rushing Yards | 132 | 81.11 |
| 39.89 | 121 | Rush Attempts | 132 | 28.78 |
| 4.30 | 83 | Yards Per Rush | 132 | 2.82 |
Turn Overs
| NIU Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | UMASS Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.78 | 62 | Interceptions | 76 | 0.78 |
| 0.89 | 98 | Fumbles | 28 | 0.78 |
| 0.22 | 124 | Fumbles Lost | 49 | 0.44 |
| 1.00 | 103 | Total Turnovers | 70 | 1.22 |
| 6.67 | 47 | Penalties | 66 | 6.22 |
| 53.89 | 65 | Penalty Yards | 40 | 48.33 |
Drives & Special Teams
| NIU Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | UMASS Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31:13 | 105 | Time on Field | 130 | 26:51 |
| 67.00 | 83 | Number of Plays | 111 | 63.22 |
| 5.30 | 56 | Yards Per Play | 136 | 3.87 |
| 4.11 | 89 | Punts | 136 | 6.56 |
| 41.45 | 31 | Punt Average | 14 | 46.68 |
| 63.67 | 97 | Return Yards | 131 | 25.67 |
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