Illinois vs Northwestern Prediction, Picks & Odds | 30 Nov 2024

Illini Against the Spread Look the Value Bet

We’re excited to see Illinois at -7.5 on the spread and think it’s a really good number for them to cover in their meeting with Northwestern at odds of -110.

Northwestern Came Out on Top in Previous H2H

Illinois Fighting Illini have won back-to-back games. A 38-31 triumph recently occurred on the road at SHI Stadium when playing Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Northwestern Wildcats have lost three consecutive games at home. In their last appearance, they suffered a 50-6 road defeat against Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Northwestern won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 45-43 victory was registered against Illinois at Memorial Stadium. The previous 5 games featuring these teams have resulted in three Northwestern victories.

Illinois vs Northwestern Prediction & Picks

We’re bullish about Illinois on the spread at -7.5.5. The market leaders should be able to claim a victory by a comfortable margin in this college football matchup and you can get -110.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest data.

Key Illinois vs Northwestern stats:

• The +7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Northwestern in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Northwestern in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Northwestern in 3 consecutive games at home.

Illini -7.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It's why we think it’s worth placing this college wager.

If the odds on display doesn’t appeal, you can make the choice to secure a bigger price by moving the line for your spread pick. It’s a case of taking a view which you are happy with.

Best Bet

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Correct Score Prediction

Illinois 31 - 21 Northwestern

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on Illinois to claim a 31-21 win. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

Illinois vs Northwestern Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Think Illini Likeliest to Win

The Illinois odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -330 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 77% chance of winning. Northwestern are the underdogs at +265 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The current spread is 8 and the total points line is 44. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you fancy Under 44, then the odds are -110.

You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every college football game, with the betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Illini

-330

Northwestern

+265

Point Spread

Illini -8

-110

Northwestern +8

-110

Total Points

Under 44

-110

Over 44

-110

Player Props & Micro Betting

We’re fond of the quarterback and player props as an alternative to betting on the game lines. The gambling sites will have Player Kicking Points, Longest Rushing Attempt and Rushing Yards among the choices and you can take a view.

It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to college football and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether a player will make or miss a field goal.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Illinois Fighting Illini Stats

Northwestern Wildcats Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 50.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 49.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 44: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 44 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 26.40 pts and allowed 23.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 23.50 pts and allowed 26.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 44.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 36.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 44: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 44 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 17.30 pts and allowed 27.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 17.50 pts and allowed 19.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAF Standings Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big Ten	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Illinois	2	0	97	22	75	1-0	1-0	2W
Penn State	2	0	80	11	69	2-0	0-0	2W
Washington	2	0	108	31	77	2-0	0-0	2W
USC	2	0	132	33	99	2-0	0-0	2W
Rutgers	2	0	79	48	31	2-0	0-0	2W
Indiana	3	0	156	23	133	3-0	0-0	3W
Purdue	2	0	65	17	48	2-0	0-0	2W
Oregon	3	0	162	30	132	2-0	1-0	3W
Ohio State	2	0	84	7	77	2-0	0-0	2W
Nebraska	3	0	147	24	123	2-0	1-0	3W
Minnesota	2	0	89	10	79	2-0	0-0	2W
Michigan State	2	0	65	46	19	2-0	0-0	2W
Maryland	3	0	103	33	70	3-0	0-0	3W
Michigan	2	1	110	44	66	2-0	0-1	1W
Wisconsin	2	1	73	48	25	2-0	0-1	1L
Iowa	1	1	47	23	24	1-0	0-1	1L
Northwestern	1	2	59	64	-5	1-1	0-1	1L
UCLA	0	3	43	108	-65	0-2	0-1	3L