Hawaii Rainbows vs Northern Illinois Huskies Predictions October 24, 2026
Hawaii Rainbows will beat Northern Illinois Huskies 24-21 in our forecast for Oct. 24, with NIU’s defensive struggles giving Hawaii the narrow edge despite its own scoring problems. Micah Alejado’s recent passing production offers a route to exploit that vulnerability, but the supplied prices leave neither market with a convincing advantage. Hawaii -4.5 and the total of 46 are both passes.
Hawaii Rainbows vs Northern Illinois Huskies prediction and best bet
Hawaii gets the pick in this 2026 college football matchup because Northern Illinois enters after allowing 510 yards at Wyoming. Alejado offers a plausible way for the Rainbows to capitalize, having thrown for 250 yards against New Mexico. The projected result is Hawaii 24, Northern Illinois 21.
The best betting decision is Pass. Hawaii’s four-game losing streak makes a road favorite difficult to trust, while NIU showed enough offensive production last week to threaten an upset. A narrow Hawaii victory is the forecast, but neither side of the spread offers a compelling wager.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game time: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Hawaii time, according to Hawaii Sports Radio Network’s Oct. 18 matchup report.
Records and streaks: Northern Illinois is 0-6 overall and 0-2 in Mountain West play. Hawaii has lost four straight. Both teams are seeking their first conference victory.
SportsJaw odds: Hawaii Rainbows -4.5 (-110); Northern Illinois Huskies +4.5 (-110). Moneyline: Hawaii Rainbows -195; Northern Illinois Huskies +165. Total: Over 47.5 (-108); Under 47.5 (-110).
SportsJaw total: Over 46 (-110); Under 46 (-110).