Michigan vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Oct 2024

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We’re expecting a spirited performance from Illinois which leads us to backing the underdogs against the spread when meeting Michigan. They should be able to cover the +4 line where -110 can be found.

Michigan 19-17 Win in Previous H2H Encounter

Michigan Wolverines were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 27-17 reverse against Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium.

Illinois Fighting Illini won their last game 50-49 (OT), making it four home wins on the bounce. This was recorded at Memorial Stadium against Purdue Boilermakers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Michigan Stadium, with Michigan claiming the win. Beating Illinois by a 19-17 scoreline.

Michigan vs Illinois Prediction & Picks

There’s some value on the spread for this college football matchup and we like Illinois at +4. We’re very happy to take them with this advantage at -110.

The football predictions stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each team. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Michigan vs Illinois stats:

• The +4 line has been covered by Illinois in 4 of their last 4 games at home this season.
• The +4 line has been covered by Illinois in 5 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +4 line has been covered by Illinois in 7 consecutive games at home.
• The -4 line hasn’t been covered by Michigan in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -4 line hasn’t been covered by Michigan in 4 of their last 6 games this season.
• The -4 line hasn’t been covered by Michigan in 3 consecutive games.

Illini +4 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Best Bet

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Correct Score Prediction

Michigan 23 - 24 Illinois

We’re expecting a close battle so it might be worth going for Illinois to triumph by a 24-23 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

Michigan 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.

Michigan Could Have the Edge Say the Books

With a 68% chance of securing victory, Michigan are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -208. For those wanting to back Illinois, you will find +155 about the underdogs.

The spread currently stands at 4.5 and the total points line is 44. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. Those who wager Under 44 can get -110.

If you’re betting on college football, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the many team props and game lines. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

Michigan

-208

Illini

+155

Point Spread

Michigan -4.5

-102

Illini +4.5

-106

Total Points

Under 44

-110

Over 44

-112

Player Props & Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Michigan Wolverines Stats

Illinois Fighting Illini Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -4 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -4 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +4 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +4 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 44.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 50.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 44.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 44.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 25.80 pts and allowed 19.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 37.20 pts and allowed 13.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 56.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 56.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 44.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 44.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 31.70 pts and allowed 25.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 30.30 pts and allowed 25.70 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
Minnesota	1	0	23	10	13	1-0	0-0	1W
Rutgers	1	0	34	31	3	1-0	0-0	1W
Wisconsin	1	0	17	0	17	1-0	0-0	1W
Nebraska	1	0	20	17	3	0-0	1-0	1W
Ohio State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
USC	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UCLA	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Purdue	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Penn State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Oregon	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Michigan	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Northwestern	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Michigan State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Maryland	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Iowa	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Indiana	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Illinois	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Washington	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-