Rutgers Scarlet Knights
American Football NCAAF Memorial Stadium Sat 1 Nov 12:00
Illinois Fighting Illini
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Stats
  6. Standings

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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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Illinois -12.5
Totals Under 61.5
Highest Scoring Half Second Half

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Correct Score Prediction

Rutgers Rutgers logo 21 - 35 Illinois logo 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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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 logo Illinois Home Stats 8-2 51.10 31.90 19.20 2 8
Rutgers logo 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
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights logo Rutgers Scarlet Knights Stats
Illinois Fighting Illini logo 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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

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