UAB vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Sep 2026
College Football Betting Preview: UAB vs Illinois
UAB face Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Week 1, with kickoff scheduled for 22:00 on Thursday, September 3.
UAB have been given a sizeable +27.5 on the spread and we’re looking to take advantage. Back the -105 that the underdogs avoid a heavy defeat against Illinois.
UAB Blazers closed the 2025 regular season with a 31-24 road win over Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium.
Illinois Fighting Illini ended last season with a 30-28 win over Tennessee Volunteers in the Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium.
Quarterbacks
Ryder Burton
Katin Houser
UAB vs Illinois Prediction & Picks
Get set for UAB vs Illinois with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.
Game Prediction
UAB have been given a more than generous +27.5 line on the spread. We think they can avoid a big loss in this college football matchup and you can play them at -105.
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 UAB vs Illinois stats:
UAB +27.5 Probability
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It's why we think it’s worth placing this college wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Katin Houser (Illini) is priced at -110 to record fewer than 255.5 passing yards. Several factors suggest he will fall short of the QB Passing Yards line, making this an appealing wager.
You can place a bet on Ca'Lil Valentine (UAB) at -110 to end with fewer than 67.5 rushing yards. He could struggle to reach the Player Rushing Yards line, making this prop bet highly appealing.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
Our same game parlay pick is UAB +27.5 on the spread, Under 54.5 and Katin Houser (Illinois) to go Under 255.5 passing yards.
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Correct Score Prediction
14
-
34
Illinois
Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Illini can be backed speculatively to achieve a 34-14 victory.
UAB 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.
According to the Moneyline betting odds, Illinois are red-hot -5000 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 98% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, UAB are trading at +1400.
The spread is 25.5 and the total points line is currently 54.5. The Totals offers football bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those who wager Under 54.5 can get -110.
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Will Illini Extend Their Home Winning Streak?
Illinois have strung together three straight victories at Memorial Stadium. They have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 games at home, putting up 29.50 points on average and giving up 14.90.
UAB own a 1-9 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 22.80 points scored and 39.40 points allowed.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O54.5 | U54.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Illinois Home Stats |
8-2 | 44.40 | 29.50 | 14.90 | 2 | 8 | |
 UAB Away Stats |
1-9 | 62.20 | 22.80 | 39.40 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O54.5 = Games Over 54.5 Points
- U54.5 = Games Under 54.5 Points
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UAB Blazers Stats
Illinois Fighting Illini Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +27.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +27.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
- -27.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
- -27.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 62.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 62.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 54.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 54.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 24.10 pts and allowed 37.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 22.80 pts and allowed 39.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 53.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 47.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 54.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 54.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 24.70 pts and allowed 28.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 30.80 pts and allowed 16.20 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UCLA
|
7 | 0 | 241 | 107 | 134 | 4-0 | 3-0 | 7W |
Ohio State
|
6 | 1 | 275 | 94 | 181 | 4-0 | 2-1 | 5W |
Indiana
|
7 | 1 | 269 | 96 | 173 | 4-1 | 3-0 | 1W |
Northwestern
|
6 | 1 | 243 | 116 | 127 | 5-0 | 1-1 | 4W |
Minnesota
|
5 | 2 | 186 | 141 | 45 | 4-1 | 1-1 | 1W |
Wisconsin
|
5 | 2 | 189 | 107 | 82 | 4-0 | 1-2 | 1W |
USC
|
6 | 2 | 262 | 200 | 62 | 4-1 | 2-1 | 1L |
Iowa
|
5 | 2 | 196 | 100 | 96 | 3-1 | 2-1 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
5 | 2 | 249 | 108 | 141 | 4-1 | 1-1 | 2L |
|
Illinois
|
4 | 3 | 212 | 177 | 35 | 3-2 | 1-1 | 2W |
Oregon
|
4 | 3 | 232 | 145 | 87 | 3-1 | 1-2 | 1L |
Purdue
|
3 | 4 | 219 | 226 | -7 | 2-3 | 1-1 | 1L |
Michigan
|
4 | 3 | 142 | 110 | 32 | 4-2 | 0-1 | 1L |
Washington
|
4 | 3 | 195 | 159 | 36 | 3-2 | 1-1 | 1W |
Rutgers
|
2 | 5 | 201 | 233 | -32 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 1L |
Penn State
|
3 | 4 | 201 | 132 | 69 | 2-2 | 1-2 | 4L |
Maryland
|
2 | 5 | 198 | 233 | -35 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 5L |
Michigan State
|
2 | 6 | 159 | 206 | -47 | 2-3 | 0-3 | 6L |
| American Athletic | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UTSA
|
7 | 1 | 268 | 208 | 60 | 4-0 | 3-1 | 5W |
North Texas
|
6 | 2 | 350 | 255 | 95 | 4-0 | 2-2 | 5W |
Army
|
5 | 2 | 247 | 155 | 92 | 3-1 | 2-1 | 3W |
Memphis
|
6 | 2 | 289 | 190 | 99 | 4-0 | 2-2 | 1W |
|
UAB
|
4 | 3 | 163 | 172 | -9 | 4-0 | 0-3 | 1W |
Florida Atlantic
|
5 | 3 | 302 | 286 | 16 | 4-0 | 1-3 | 1L |
South Florida
|
5 | 2 | 186 | 106 | 80 | 3-1 | 2-1 | 1W |
East Carolina
|
3 | 4 | 175 | 184 | -9 | 2-1 | 1-3 | 2L |
Tulane
|
3 | 4 | 142 | 172 | -30 | 3-1 | 0-3 | 1L |
Temple
|
2 | 5 | 180 | 196 | -16 | 1-4 | 1-1 | 2L |
Charlotte
|
1 | 6 | 134 | 284 | -150 | 0-3 | 1-3 | 1W |
Tulsa
|
4 | 4 | 238 | 195 | 43 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 1L |
Navy
|
2 | 5 | 208 | 204 | 4 | 2-1 | 0-4 | 2L |
Rice
|
1 | 7 | 168 | 254 | -86 | 1-3 | 0-4 | 7L |
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