UAB vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Sep 2026

College Football Betting Preview: UAB vs Illinois

UAB face Illinois at Memorial Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 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 won their previous game 31-24. This was a road victory at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium against Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

Illinois Fighting Illini won their last game. It was a 30-28 triumph at Nissan Stadium against Tennessee Volunteers.

UAB vs Illinois Prediction & Picks

Explore our top UAB vs Illinois betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

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:

• The +27.5 line has been covered by UAB in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The +27.5 line has been covered by UAB in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +27.5 line has been covered by UAB in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -27.5 line hasn’t been covered by Illinois in 10 consecutive games.
• The -27.5 line hasn’t been covered by Illinois in 18 of their last 20 games.

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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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UAB 14 - 34 Illinois

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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 -10000 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 99% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, UAB are trading at +2000.

The spread is 27.5 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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Moneyline

UAB

+2000

Illini

-10000

Point Spread

UAB +27.5

-105

Illini -27.5

-115

Total Points

Under 54.5

-110

Over 54.5

-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

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +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

Point Spread

• -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

Total Points

• 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

Total Points

• 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

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