Minnesota vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Nov 2024

Illini to Keep Things Tight

Our best wager is Illinois to cover the spread. +3 at odds of -110 look more than generous and we’re happy to back the underdogs with this advantage against Minnesota.

27-26 Win for Illinois in Pair’s Last Matchup

Minnesota Golden Gophers claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 48-23 triumph against Maryland Terrapins at Huntington Bank Stadium made it three straight wins.

Illinois Fighting Illini have won five home games on the spin. On the road at Autzen Stadium in their last game, they were beaten 38-9 by Oregon Ducks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Illinois claim a 27-26 win over Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium. The previous 5 games featuring these teams have resulted in three Illinois victories.

Minnesota vs Illinois Prediction & Picks

We’re happy to get with Illinois against the spread in this college football matchup. -110 is available that they are able to cover +3 and that looks more than reasonable.

The football picks are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant stats to get the full picture.

Key Minnesota vs Illinois stats:

• The +3 line has been covered by Illinois in 5 of their last 5 games at home this season.
• The +3 line has been covered by Illinois in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +3 line has been covered by Illinois in 7 consecutive games at home.
• The -3 line hasn’t been covered by Minnesota in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -3 line hasn’t been covered by Minnesota in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +3 line has been covered by Illinois in 3 consecutive games against Minnesota.

Illini +3 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Best Bet

Illinois +3 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Minnesota 27 - 28 Illinois

There are massive odds available when it comes to Illinois claiming a 28-27 victory. A close battle is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

Minnesota 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.

Minnesota Have the Shortest Odds to Win

The Minnesota odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -137 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 58% chance of winning. Illinois are the underdogs at +110 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is currently 2, with the total points line at 46. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular football wagers. Those that want to back Under 46 can find odds of -111 available.

If you’re wagering on college football, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the huge selection of game lines and team props. There’s the opportunity to bet pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

Minnesota

-137

Illini

+110

Point Spread

Minnesota -2

-102

Illini +2

-103

Total Points

Under 46

-111

Over 46

-111

Player Props & Micro Betting

If you have a view on Passing Attempts, Interceptions or Receiving Yards, then the player props could be an option. It’s a great way of betting on a player or a quarterback to perform well and the best gambling sites provide lots of alternatives.

An increasing number of bettors are now enjoying micro betting on college football and it’s something which is available on an in-game basis. Wait for the action to start and then wager on something specific to happen.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Golden Gophers Stats

Illinois Fighting Illini Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -3 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -3 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +3 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 45.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 47.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 45.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 45.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 26.70 pts and allowed 18.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 19.70 pts and allowed 28.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 49.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 54.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 45.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 45.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 27.20 pts and allowed 22.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 31.10 pts and allowed 23.40 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	3	0	135	22	113	2-0	1-0	3W
Penn State	3	0	132	17	115	3-0	0-0	3W
Washington	2	0	108	31	77	2-0	0-0	2W
Indiana	3	0	156	23	133	3-0	0-0	3W
Rutgers	3	0	139	58	81	3-0	0-0	3W
USC	3	0	165	50	115	2-0	1-0	3W
Oregon	3	0	162	30	132	2-0	1-0	3W
Ohio State	3	0	121	16	105	3-0	0-0	3W
Nebraska	3	0	147	24	123	2-0	1-0	3W
Michigan State	3	0	106	70	36	3-0	0-0	3W
Maryland	3	0	103	33	70	3-0	0-0	3W
Iowa	2	1	94	30	64	2-0	0-1	1W
Michigan	2	1	110	44	66	2-0	0-1	1W
Minnesota	2	1	103	37	66	2-0	0-1	1L
Purdue	2	1	82	50	32	2-1	0-0	1L
Wisconsin	2	1	73	48	25	2-0	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