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Betting the Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under
- Date: Friday, September 8, 2023
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Channel: ESPN2
- City: Lawrence, Kansas
- Venue: David Booth Memorial Stadium (Lawrence, KS)
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | -3.5 (-103) | O 56.5 (-111) | -153 |
| Illinois | +3.5 (-119) | U 56.5 (-114) | +125 |
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The Kansas Jayhawks (1-0) are favored by 3.5 points versus the Illinois Fighting Illini (1-0) on September 8, 2023, starting at 7:30 PM ET, airing on ESPN2. The expected point total for the game is 56.5.
The Jayhawks head into the matchup after winning 48-17 over the Missouri State Bears in their last game on September 1. The Fighting Illini’s last game was a 30-28 win over the Toledo Rockets.
We’ve got all the info you need for the upcoming game below—from betting trends to key stats and more.
Kansas vs. Illinois Key Stats
- Kansas has scored 48 points per game this season, 20 more than Illinois has given up.
- Illinois averages 13 more points per game (30) than Kansas gives up (17).
Here are a few more need-to-know stats from this season:
| Kansas | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 521 (30) | 374 (82) |
| Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 217 (21) | 416 (89) |
| Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 245 (19) | 163 (58) |
| Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 276 (47) | 211 (77) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 1 (39) | 1 (39) |
| Takeaways (Rank) | 2 (26) | 1 (50) |
Kansas vs. Illinois Betting the Spread & Over/Under
- The two teams averaged a combined 3.3 more points per game (59.8) a season ago than this game’s total of 56.5 points.
- Opponents of these two teams averaged a combined 48.3 points per game last season, 8.2 fewer than the over/under for this game.
- Kansas won seven games against the spread last season, failing to cover or pushing six times.
- Illinois compiled an 8-5-0 record against the spread last season.
- Kansas won each of its two games last season when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
- Illinois was 3-1 ATS last year when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.
- Spread Prediction:
- Over/Under Prediction: NA
Let’s grab a look at how both teams have fared against the spread, over/under, and moneyline last season:
| ATS Record | Over/Under/Push | ML Favorite Record | ML Underdog Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 7-4-2 | 9-4-0 | 3-0 | 3-7 |
| Illinois | 8-5-0 | 4-8-1 | 6-2 | 2-3 |
Kansas Statistical Leaders
- Jason Bean has 276 passing yards (276 YPG) and a 78.6% completion percentage (22-for-28) while pitching two touchdowns. He also has 41 rushing yards on five attempts , averaging 41 yards per game.
- Devin Neal has racked up a team-high 94 rushing yards (94 YPG) plus one touchdown. He has tacked on three catches for 25 yards and one receiving touchdown.
- Lawrence Arnold has four receptions for a team-high 77 yards (77 per game).
- Quentin Skinner has chipped in with four catches for 77 yards. He has been targeted six times and puts up 77 receiving yards per game.
- Luke Grimm has caught four passes on four targets for 33 yards and one touchdown.
- Jereme Robinson has one sack to lead the team, and has also collected one TFL.
- Rich Miller has totaled seven tackles, and he’s tops on his team in tackles.
- This season Jacobee Bryant leads the team with one interception and has added one TFL and one pass defended.
Illinois Statistical Leaders
- Luke Altmyer has 211 passing yards (211 per game), two touchdowns and one interception. He also has 69 rushing yards on nine carries.
- Reggie Love III has run for 58 yards on 12 carries (58 yards per game).
- Pat Bryant has hauled in six passes for a team best 64 yards and two touchdowns. He has been targeted seven times, and averages 64 yards per game.
- Casey Washington has added four catches for 54 yards this season. He has been targeted five times, and puts up 54 receiving yards.
- Isaiah Williams is averaging 51 receiving yards per game, racking up five receptions (nine targets) for 51 yards.
- Tarique Barnes has notched a team-leading one sack, while adding two TFL and seven tackles.
- Dylan Rosiek has totaled eight tackles and one TFL to lead the team in tackles so far.
- In terms of picks, Miles Scott leads the team with one interception this season and has added six tackles and one pass defended.
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