Rutgers vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Nov 2025

College Football Betting Preview: Rutgers vs Illinois

Rutgers meet Illinois in this NCAAF matchup at Memorial Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday 1 November. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Find Out Our Best Bet on the Spread

We strongly fancy the chances of Illinois beating Rutgers handsomely. That is why we’re having a bet on them at -12.5 on the spread at -112.

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38-31 Win for Illini in Pair’s Last Matchup

Rutgers Scarlet Knights won their previous game by a 27-24 scoreline. It was on the road against Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium.

Illinois Fighting Illini have suffered defeat in their last two games. Most recently, a 42-25 scoreline occurred on the road at Husky Stadium against Washington Huskies.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Illini won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 38-31 victory was registered against Rutgers at SHI Stadium. Illini have triumphed in three of the previous 4 clashes between these teams.

Rutgers vs Illinois Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Rutgers vs Illinois betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

If you agree with our pick that Illinois can be superior in this college football matchup, you can get -112 for this selection against the spread. The big favorites should be capable of covering the -12.5 line.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert CFB predictions. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate picks possible.

Key Rutgers vs Illinois stats:

• The -12.5 line has been covered by Illinois in 5 of their last 10 games at home.

Illini -12.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rutgers 21 - 35 Illinois

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a massive return by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Illini to achieve a 35-21 win and hopefully this goes close.

Rutgers 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.

Illini Win on the Cards According to the Books

At betting odds of -526 with the sportsbooks, Illinois are regarded as 84% likely to win this college game. At +390, Rutgers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is 13.5 and the total points line is currently 61.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those that want to back Under 61.5 can find odds of -108 available.

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Moneyline

Rutgers

+390

Illini

-526

Point Spread

Rutgers +13.5

-112

Illini -13.5

-108

Total Points

Under 61.5

-108

Over 61.5

-112

Player Props & Micro Betting

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Illini Have Collected Eight Wins in Past Ten Home Games

Illini have gone 8-2 across their last 10 home games, averaging 31.90 points scored and 19.20 points allowed.

Rutgers have gone 5-5 across their last 10 games on the road, putting up 27.10 points per contest and giving up 27.10.

Rutgers defeated Illini 20-14 in their last meeting at Memorial Stadium.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O61.5	U61.5
Illinois Home Stats		8-2	51.10	31.90	19.20	2	8
Rutgers Away Stats		5-5	54.20	27.10	27.10	2	8

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O61.5 = Games Over 61.5 Points
• U61.5 = Games Under 61.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Stats

Illinois Fighting Illini Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 63.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 54.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 61.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 61.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 33.30 pts and allowed 30.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 27.10 pts and allowed 27.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 58.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 50.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 61.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 61.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 32.20 pts and allowed 26.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 31.70 pts and allowed 19.20 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
Indiana	8	0	363	87	276	6-0	2-0	8W
Ohio State	7	0	255	41	214	4-0	3-0	7W
Oregon	7	1	330	108	222	4-1	3-0	2W
Iowa	6	2	250	105	145	4-1	2-1	3W
Michigan	6	2	232	139	93	4-0	2-2	2W
Nebraska	6	2	280	157	123	4-1	2-1	1W
Washington	6	2	284	167	117	4-1	2-1	1W
USC	5	2	297	162	135	4-0	1-2	1L
Northwestern	5	3	180	134	46	4-1	1-2	1L
Minnesota	5	3	191	174	17	5-0	0-3	1L
Illinois	5	3	263	220	43	3-1	2-2	2L
Maryland	4	3	198	121	77	3-2	1-1	3L
Rutgers	4	4	251	245	6	3-2	1-2	1W
Penn State	3	4	238	136	102	3-2	0-2	4L
Michigan State	3	5	210	260	-50	3-2	0-3	5L
UCLA	3	5	163	248	-85	2-2	1-3	1L
Purdue	2	6	183	222	-39	2-3	0-3	6L
Wisconsin	2	6	100	191	-91	2-3	0-3	6L