Western Michigan vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Sep 2025

College Football Betting Preview: Western Michigan vs Illinois

Western Michigan face Illinois in this NCAAF matchup at Memorial Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday 13 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Can WMU Avoid a Big Loss?

Western Michigan can give a good account of themselves against Illinois. They can prevent a big loss and there is -110 available that the underdogs cover the +27.5 spread.

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Big Win for Illini in Previous Game

Western Michigan Broncos have been defeated in back-to-back games. They were recently beaten at home to North Texas Mean Green by a 33-30 (OT) scoreline at Waldo Stadium.

Illinois Fighting Illini made it back-to-back wins in their last game. It was a 45-19 road triumph at Wallace Wade Stadium when meeting Duke Blue Devils.

Western Michigan vs Illinois Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Western Michigan 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

Western Michigan 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 -110.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our CFB predictions. We combine this insight with up-to-date stats for sharper picks

Key Western Michigan vs Illinois stats:

• The +27.5 line has been covered by Western Michigan in 13 consecutive games.
• The +27.5 line has been covered by Western Michigan in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The -27.5 line hasn’t been covered by Illinois in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -27.5 line hasn’t been covered by Illinois in 18 of their last 20 games.

WMU +27.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Michigan 14 - 34 Illinois

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Illini to achieve a 34-14 win should give bettors a good run for their money.

Western Michigan 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 Big Favorites on the Moneyline

Illinois are strong -5000 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 98% chance of claiming victory. Western Michigan are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +1600.

27.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 50.5 right now. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Under 50.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Moneyline

WMU

+1600

Illini

-5000

Point Spread

WMU +27.5

-110

Illini -27.5

-110

Total Points

Under 50.5

-110

Over 50.5

-110

Player Props & Micro Betting

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Last Ten Home Games Have Produced Eight Wins for Illini

Illini have gone 8-2 across their last 10 home games, scoring 36.70 points per contest and conceding 21.60.

Western Michigan have taken three consecutive losses away from home. They own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 20.50 points per contest and giving up 30.90.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O50.5	U50.5
Illinois Home Stats		8-2	58.30	36.70	21.60	5	5
Western Michigan Away Stats		3-7	51.40	20.50	30.90	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O50.5 = Games Over 50.5 Points
• U50.5 = Games Under 50.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Western Michigan Broncos Stats

Illinois Fighting Illini Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +27.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +27.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -27.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 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 55.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 51.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 50.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 50.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 27.40 pts and allowed 27.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 20.50 pts and allowed 30.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 56.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 52.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 50.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 50.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 32.90 pts and allowed 23.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 34.00 pts and allowed 18.80 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
Illinois	2	0	97	22	75	1-0	1-0	2W
Penn State	2	0	80	11	69	2-0	0-0	2W
Wisconsin	2	0	59	10	49	2-0	0-0	2W
Washington	2	0	108	31	77	2-0	0-0	2W
USC	2	0	132	33	99	2-0	0-0	2W
Rutgers	2	0	79	48	31	2-0	0-0	2W
Indiana	2	0	83	23	60	2-0	0-0	2W
Purdue	2	0	65	17	48	2-0	0-0	2W
Oregon	2	0	128	16	112	2-0	0-0	2W
Ohio State	2	0	84	7	77	2-0	0-0	2W
Nebraska	2	0	88	17	71	1-0	1-0	2W
Minnesota	2	0	89	10	79	2-0	0-0	2W
Michigan State	2	0	65	46	19	2-0	0-0	2W
Maryland	2	0	59	16	43	2-0	0-0	2W
Iowa	1	1	47	23	24	1-0	0-1	1L
Michigan	1	1	47	41	6	1-0	0-1	1L
Northwestern	1	1	45	30	15	1-0	0-1	1W
UCLA	0	2	33	73	-40	0-1	0-1	2L

Mid-American	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Bowling Green	1	1	46	41	5	1-0	0-1	1L
Buffalo	1	1	55	29	26	1-0	0-1	1W
Central Michigan	1	1	33	59	-26	0-0	1-1	1L
Kent State	1	1	35	79	-44	1-0	0-1	1L
Northern Illinois	1	1	28	37	-9	1-0	0-1	1L
Ohio	1	1	48	44	4	1-0	0-1	1W
Toledo	1	1	61	45	16	1-0	0-1	1W
Akron	0	2	0	78	-78	0-1	0-1	2L
Ball State	0	2	3	73	-70	0-0	0-2	2L
Eastern Michigan	0	2	50	80	-30	0-1	0-1	2L
Massachusetts	0	2	36	69	-33	0-2	0-0	2L
Miami (OH)	0	2	17	62	-45	0-0	0-2	2L
Western Michigan	0	2	36	56	-20	0-1	0-1	2L