Michigan Wolverines at Illinois Fighting Illini odds, picks and best bets
The Michigan Wolverines (4-1, 2-1 Big Ten) will visit Big Ten opponent Illinois Fighting Illini (2-3, 2-3, 0-2 Big Ten) during Week 7 on Saturday. Here, we break down the Michigan at Illinois odds and lines with college football betting picks and tips for the moneyline, spread and Over/Under.
Michigan comes in at No. 16 in the Amway Coaches Poll. Kickoff is set for noon ET from Memorial Stadium in Champaign.
Michigan at Illinois : Betting trends and tips
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- Michigan: 2-3 ATS, 0-1 road, 2-3 ATS (0-1 road), 3-2 O/U
- Illinois: 2-3 ATS, 1-2 home, 2-3 ATS (2-1 home), 2-3 O/U
- Total Offensive Yards: Michigan 367.8 per game (92nd), Illinois 354.4 (103rd)
- Total Defensive Yards allowed: Michigan 289.2 (17th), Illinois 426.8 (98th)
- Michigan's woeful offense may be more HC Jim Harbaugh's doing than the Wolverines' actual talent involved. QB Shea Patterson may wind up taking a back seat to RBs Zach Charbonnet and Christian Turner, considering Michigan's advantage along the trenches, though Michigan has four talented wideouts - including Nico Collins (20.7 yards per reception) - to which they can spread the rock.
- Illinois QB Brandon Peters (upper body) is likely a game-time decision to play. The former Wolverine's absence would further deplete Illinois' questionable scoring chances.
Michigan at Illinois: Odds, betting lines and picks
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Prediction
Michigan 37, Illinois 13
Moneyline ( ?)
Michigan (-2000) isn't worth betting. The payout on a $10 bet would be just … $10.50. No thanks. Forget Illinois (+950).
Against the Spread ( ?)
A Peters absence would about lock in that Michigan (-22.5, -110) will cover.
Over/Under ( ?)
Michigan will look to make a splash on offense and pack on the points as it looks ahead to matchups with fellow playoff chasers Penn State and Notre Dame. Even if Peters doesn't take snaps for the Illini, Michigan should do its part to help meet the OVER (49.5, -106), though we'll probably sweat this out until late in the fourth quarter. Hopefully garbage time helps us out.
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