Maryland vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Nov 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Maryland vs Illinois
Maryland square off against Illinois at Memorial Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday, November 15.
Our prediction is that Illinois will get the better of Maryland by a significant margin. With this in mind, let’s go for them at -15.5 on the spread which is currently available at odds of -110.
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Maryland Terrapins have now lost five straight games. On the road in their previous game, Rutgers Scarlet Knights won 35-20 at SHI Stadium.
Illinois Fighting Illini won their last game which was at home. It was a 35-13 triumph at Memorial Stadium against Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Illini beat Maryland in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 27-24 scoreline at SECU Stadium.
Quarterbacks
Malik Washington
Luke Altmyer
Maryland vs Illinois Prediction & Picks
Join us as we dissect the top Maryland vs Illinois betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.
Game Prediction
Our wager is Illinois against the spread. Back them off -15.5 at odds of -110 and be confident that the favorites can cover the line in this college football battle.
Getting the lowdown on injuries and analyzing the form guide are key steps before making CFB predictions. We also put strong emphasis on stats, where a data-led approach often leads to smarter picks.
Key Maryland vs Illinois stats:
Illini -15.5 Probability
The top sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Player Prop Picks
You can back Malik Washington (Maryland) at -114 to record fewer than 220.5 passing yards. If you agree with our verdict that the line is too high, this QB Passing Yards wager is worth backing.
The odds for DeJuan Williams (Maryland) to end with fewer than 39.5 rushing yards stand at -114. He’s not guaranteed to cover the Player Rushing Yards line and we’re happy to take this bet.
Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Illinois -15.5 on the spread, Under 51.5 and Malik Washington (Maryland) to have Under 220.5 passing yards.
A same game parlay allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same football game. You can go through the available betting lines and cherry-pick the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.
Correct Score Prediction
14
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31
Illinois
There are some huge returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Illini to enjoy a 31-14 winning scoreline.
Maryland vs Illinois 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.
Illinois have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -714 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 88% chance of winning. The market suggests that Maryland are least likely to win at +530.
The spread is 16.5 and the total points line is currently 51.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to bet Under 51.5, there are odds of -108.
You’ll find a great variety of team props and game lines for most college football showdowns. The best betting apps provide a strong mix of pre-game and in-game options to suit your betting style.
There is -115 available that Hank Beatty scores a TD at any stage. He is available at +650 to register the first touchdown which makes him favorite.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Among the various options for wagering on college football, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as whether a touchdown will be scored within the next few minutes.
Illini Own Eight Victories From Previous Ten at Home
Illini have a 8-2 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 33.10 points scored and 18.80 points allowed.
Maryland have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games on the road, scoring 22.20 points per contest and conceding 28.50.
In their last matchup at Memorial Stadium, Maryland came out on top 20-17 against Illini.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O51.5 | U51.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Illinois Home Stats |
8-2 | 51.90 | 33.10 | 18.80 | 4 | 6 | |
 Maryland Away Stats |
4-6 | 50.70 | 22.20 | 28.50 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O51.5 = Games Over 51.5 Points
- U51.5 = Games Under 51.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Maryland Terrapins Stats
Illinois Fighting Illini Stats
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +15.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
- -15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -15.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 49.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 50.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 51.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 51.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 23.50 pts and allowed 25.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 22.20 pts and allowed 28.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 56.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 51.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 51.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 51.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 31.90 pts and allowed 25.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 32.20 pts and allowed 19.60 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indiana
|
12 | 0 | 532 | 131 | 401 | 7-0 | 5-0 | 12W |
Ohio State
|
12 | 0 | 444 | 93 | 351 | 7-0 | 5-0 | 12W |
Oregon
|
11 | 1 | 458 | 178 | 280 | 6-1 | 5-0 | 6W |
Michigan
|
9 | 3 | 331 | 224 | 107 | 5-1 | 4-2 | 1L |
USC
|
9 | 3 | 438 | 269 | 169 | 7-0 | 2-3 | 1W |
Iowa
|
8 | 4 | 347 | 182 | 165 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 2W |
|
Illinois
|
8 | 4 | 352 | 279 | 73 | 6-1 | 2-3 | 1W |
Washington
|
8 | 4 | 405 | 233 | 172 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
7 | 5 | 279 | 281 | -2 | 7-0 | 0-5 | 1W |
Nebraska
|
7 | 5 | 351 | 276 | 75 | 4-3 | 3-2 | 2L |
Northwestern
|
6 | 6 | 270 | 251 | 19 | 5-2 | 1-4 | 1L |
Penn State
|
6 | 6 | 381 | 257 | 124 | 4-3 | 2-3 | 3W |
Rutgers
|
5 | 7 | 344 | 382 | -38 | 4-3 | 1-4 | 2L |
Wisconsin
|
4 | 8 | 154 | 259 | -105 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1L |
|
Maryland
|
4 | 8 | 282 | 318 | -36 | 3-4 | 1-4 | 8L |
Michigan State
|
4 | 8 | 295 | 359 | -64 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1W |
UCLA
|
3 | 9 | 218 | 401 | -183 | 2-4 | 1-5 | 5L |
Purdue
|
2 | 10 | 225 | 382 | -157 | 2-5 | 0-5 | 10L |
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