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Betting the Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under
- Date: Friday, October 6, 2023
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Channel: Fox Sports 1
- City: Champaign, Illinois
- Venue: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | -3.5 (-113) | O 44.5 (-111) | -175 |
| Nebraska | +3.5 (-107) | U 44.5 (-114) | +142 |
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The Illinois Fighting Illini (2-3) are the favorites — expected to win by at least a field goal, but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5) — versus the Nebraska Cornhuskers (2-3) in a battle of two conference rivals. The predicted point total for the game is 44.5.
In their most recent outing, the Fighting Illini lost 44-19 to the Purdue Boilermakers. The Cornhuskers are coming off of a loss to the Michigan Wolverines by the score of 45-7.
We’ve got all the info you need for this game ahead—from betting trends to key stats and more.
Illinois vs. Nebraska Key Stats
- Illinois’ average points scored this season (21.6) and Nebraska’s points allowed (23.8) are within 2.2 points of each other.
- When the Huskers defense allows less than 21.6 points, Nebraska has accumulated a 2-1 overall record and a 1-1 record against the spread.
- This season Nebraska racks up 11.8 fewer points per game (18.8) than Illinois surrenders (30.6).
Here are some more important numbers from this season:
| Illinois | Nebraska | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 390.8 (66) | 348.4 (91) |
| Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 419.4 (110) | 325.6 (47) |
| Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 144.0 (83) | 209.0 (14) |
| Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 246.8 (58) | 139.4 (126) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 11 (121) | 7 (66) |
| Takeaways (Rank) | 5 (97) | 4 (112) |
Illinois vs. Nebraska Betting the Spread & Over/Under
- Illinois averages 21.6 points per game against Nebraska’s 18.8, amounting to 4.1 points under the game’s total of 44.5.
- These two teams give up a combined 54.4 points per game, 9.9 more than this contest’s over/under.
- Illinois has compiled a 0-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- Nebraska has won one game against the spread this year.
- Illinois has not covered the spread this season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
- Nebraska has been an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year once, and failed to cover the spread.
- Spread Prediction: NA
- Over/Under Prediction: NA
Let’s take a look at how both teams have fared against the spread, over/under, and moneyline this season:
| ATS Record | Over/Under/Push | ML Favorite Record | ML Underdog Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 0-3-0 | 1-3-0 | 2-1 | 0-2 |
| Nebraska | 1-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 2-0 | 0-2 |
Illinois Statistical Leaders
- Luke Altmyer has passed for 1,081 yards (93-for-143), with five touchdowns and seven interceptions (216.2 YPG). He’s also run the ball 47 times for 175 yards and three scores, averaging 35.0 yards per game.
- Reggie Love III has taken 44 attempts for a team-high 243 rushing yards (48.6 YPG) and one touchdown.
- Isaiah Williams has 30 catches (48 targets) and paces his team with 446 receiving yards (89.2 ypg).
- Pat Bryant has added 16 receptions (on 27 targets) for 160 yards, scoring three touchdowns.
- Casey Washington has 122 receiving yards on 13 receptions (16 targets), averaging 24.4 yards per game.
- Jer’Zhan Newton has registered a team-leading 2.0 sacks, while adding 3.0 TFL and 21 tackles.
- Miles Scott’s 29 tackles and one interception make him the team’s leading tackler.
- Nicario Harper has a team-high one interception and has tacked on 10 tackles and one pass defended in five games this season.
Nebraska Statistical Leaders
- This year Heinrich Haarberg has racked up 477 passing yards (95.4 per game) while going 38-for-72 (52.8%) and throwing for four touchdowns with one interception. He has tacked on 270 rushing yards on 51 carries with two touchdowns.
- Anthony Grant has rushed for 224 yards on 44 carries (44.8 yards per game), with two touchdowns on the ground.
- This season Billy Kemp IV has 17 receptions for a team-high 193 yards (38.6 per game) and one touchdown.
- Marcus Washington has been targeted 14 times, and added 137 yards (on seven catches).
- Thomas Fidone II has caught nine passes on 14 targets for 115 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 23.0 yards per game.
- This season Luke Reimer leads the team with 2.5 sacks and has added 2.0 TFL and 10 tackles.
- Isaac Gifford’s 20 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one interception make him the team leader for tackles and interceptions.
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