Tennessee vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 30 Dec 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Tennessee vs Illinois
Tennessee go up against Illinois in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, with kickoff scheduled for 18:30 on Tuesday, December 30.
61.5 points looks too big a number on the totals and we are happy to play the -115 about Under when Illinois and Tennessee square off.
The Tennessee Volunteers (8-4, 8th in SEC) have won back-to-back road games, although they were beaten 45–24 at home by the Vanderbilt Commodores at Neyland Stadium in their previous outing.
The Illinois Fighting Illini (8-4, 7th in Big Ten) earned a 20–13 home win over the Northwestern Wildcats at Memorial Stadium in their last game, extending their home winning streak to three.
Quarterbacks
Joey Aguilar
Luke Altmyer
Tennessee vs Illinois Prediction & Picks
Our Tennessee vs Illinois preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.
Game Prediction
We’re confident about the number of points to be scored when the teams take to the field in the Music City Bowl. Therefore, the pick is Under 61.5 points which is available at -115.
The CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our picks and guide the final call.
Key Tennessee vs Illinois stats:
Under 61.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college bet.
Bigger odds are always a good thing and bettors can regularly move the line when it comes to wagering Under on the Totals. Choose the option which suits you best.
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Player Prop Picks
You can place a bet on Joey Aguilar (Tennessee) at -114 to finish with fewer than 271.5 passing yards. The line looks too high and we’re confident he’ll fall short of the QB Passing Yards total.
You can back Hank Beatty (Illini) at -114 to finish with fewer than 64.5 receiving yards. He is likely to fall short of the line, making this Player Receiving Yards bet an appealing option.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Under 61.5 points. We’ve also gone for Illinois +2.5 and Joey Aguilar (Tennessee) to go Under 271.5 passing yards.
Should you want to back different outcomes for the same game, then a football same game parlay will suit your needs. The betting sites create this personalised wagering tool where you can make different picks and combine the odds together.
Correct Score Prediction
23
-
30
Illinois
There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Illini to claim a 30-23 win. There’s a huge return if we get this right.
Tennessee vs Illinois Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Illinois are available at Moneyline odds of +124, while opponents Tennessee can be backed at -147. In the eyes of the leading sportsbooks, the Illini are regarded as 45% likely to claim a victory.
The current spread is 2.5 and total points is 62.5. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. Those who wager Under 62.5 can get -115.
The good news is that you can access a huge selection of team props and game lines for most college football matchups. The top sportsbooks have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.
There is -189 available that DeSean Bishop scores a touchdown anytime. If you’re interested in the favorite to score the first TD, then you are able to secure +500.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to college football micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Tennessee Volunteers Stats
Illinois Fighting Illini Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 67.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 56.40 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 37.20 pts and allowed 30.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 30.80 pts and allowed 25.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 51.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 45.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 61.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 61.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 25.50 pts and allowed 25.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 29.50 pts and allowed 15.90 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indiana
|
13 | 0 | 545 | 141 | 404 | 7-0 | 6-0 | 13W |
Ohio State
|
12 | 1 | 454 | 106 | 348 | 7-1 | 5-0 | 1L |
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 |
| Southeastern | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Georgia
|
12 | 1 | 415 | 207 | 208 | 6-1 | 6-0 | 9W |
Ole Miss
|
11 | 1 | 447 | 241 | 206 | 8-0 | 3-1 | 5W |
Texas A&M
|
11 | 1 | 436 | 263 | 173 | 7-0 | 4-1 | 1L |
Oklahoma
|
10 | 2 | 317 | 167 | 150 | 6-1 | 4-1 | 4W |
Vanderbilt
|
10 | 2 | 473 | 263 | 210 | 7-0 | 3-2 | 3W |
Alabama
|
10 | 3 | 406 | 226 | 180 | 6-2 | 4-1 | 1L |
Texas
|
9 | 3 | 355 | 237 | 118 | 7-0 | 2-3 | 2W |
Missouri
|
8 | 4 | 386 | 233 | 153 | 6-2 | 2-2 | 1W |
|
Tennessee
|
8 | 4 | 489 | 345 | 144 | 5-3 | 3-1 | 1L |
LSU
|
7 | 5 | 262 | 220 | 42 | 6-1 | 1-4 | 1L |
Kentucky
|
5 | 7 | 276 | 317 | -41 | 4-3 | 1-4 | 2L |
Auburn
|
5 | 7 | 321 | 248 | 73 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 1L |
Mississippi State
|
5 | 7 | 366 | 350 | 16 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 3L |
Florida
|
4 | 8 | 259 | 288 | -29 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1W |
South Carolina
|
4 | 8 | 272 | 265 | 7 | 4-4 | 0-4 | 1L |
Arkansas
|
2 | 10 | 395 | 406 | -11 | 2-5 | 0-5 | 10L |
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