Hawai'i at Northern Illinois

Week 8 · Oct 24Huskie Stadium · DeKalb, IL

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Opening LineHawai'i -5Before any Factor adjustments This is the matchup estimate implied by the OV Ratings before any game-specific Factors. Why doesn’t OnVarsity adjust it automatically?
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Last Observed Pregame Market ConsensusHawai'i -311-book consensus · observed Oct 24, 2:12 PM EDT
Why the market may differNo Factors

No Explanatory Factors were identified for this game.

Unexplained Gap~2 pts toward Northern IllinoisExplore similar gaps
Other conditions we evaluatedNot included in the estimate

These conditions were relevant to this matchup, but their studies did not justify a separate Factor estimate. That does not mean they never matter: some may already be reflected in preseason information or the opening market, may overlap with another Factor, or may simply lack a reliable additional effect.

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

Northern Illinois enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a bad loss Contradictory evidence

Northern Illinois enters after losing its previous lined game by 18 points.

Studied in 1,930 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after two losses Contradictory evidence

Northern Illinois enters after two consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,859 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after three losses Contradictory evidence

Northern Illinois enters after three consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,169 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Cold against-the-spread trend Developing estimate

Northern Illinois has failed to cover at least three consecutive lined games.

Studied in 939 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Home-underdog value Inconclusive

Northern Illinois is the home underdog in the current market consensus.

Studied in 1,402 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Look-ahead game Contradictory evidence

Northern Illinois faces materially stronger UNLV in its next scheduled game.

Studied in 1,044 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

Hawai'i enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after two losses Contradictory evidence

Hawai'i enters after two consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,859 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after three losses Contradictory evidence

Hawai'i enters after three consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,169 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Favorite off a loss Contradictory evidence

Hawai'i is favored after losing its previous lined game.

Studied in 1,220 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Road-favorite strength Inconclusive

Hawai'i is the road favorite in the current market consensus.

Studied in 1,402 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study
Completed gameWhat happened?Hawai'i 56 · Northern Illinois 21
Pregame OV Line
Hawai'i -5
Last Observed Pregame Market Consensus
Hawai'i -3
OV Factor-Adjusted Suggested Line
No quantified Factors
Actual margin
Hawai'i by 35

Observed 1h 17m before kickoff. Not a verified closing line. The OV Line and Factors retain their pregame values. One outcome does not prove that a Factor caused the market difference.

Pregame Win Probability
Hawai'i 65.0%Northern Illinois 35.0%

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Overall Rating-10.8 · #103-21.3 · #132
Offense Rating-4.7-11.6
Defense Rating-6.1-9.8

2025 Performance

Offense PPA/Play0.170.05
Offense Success Rate41.0%34.7%
Defense PPA/Play Allowed0.160.19
Defense Success Rate Allowed41.9%44.4%

2026 Outlook

Market Win Total7.03.3
Playoff Odds<0.01%<0.01%
Strength of Schedule Rank126th85th