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The Illinois Fighting Illini (4-1) face a Big Ten matchup versus the Iowa Hawkeyes (3-2).
Illinois vs. Iowa Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 4 points, with oddsmakers listing Illinois as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Illinois has -179 odds to pick up the win, while Iowa is listed at +146 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 36.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Illinois vs. Iowa Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 8, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: BTN
- Location: Champaign, Illinois
- Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
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Illinois
Illinois ranks 54th in total offense this season (425 yards per game), but has been shining on defense, ranking third-best in the FBS with 425 yards allowed per game. Illinois sports the 74th-ranked offense this year (29.4 points per game), and has been more effective on defense, ranking best with just 8.4 points allowed per game. Illinois sports the 83rd-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (229.4 passing yards per game), and has been better on defense, ranking 11th-best with just 159 passing yards allowed per game. Illinois ranks 29th in rushing yards this year (195.6 rushing yards per game), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking second-best in the FBS with 70.2 rushing yards allowed per game. On defense, Illinois has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 10th-best by allowing a 26.7% third-down percentage. The team’s offense ranks 60th (41.3% third-down percentage). With 12 forced turnovers (10th in the FBS) against eight turnovers committed (75th in the FBS), Illinois’ +4+4 turnover margin ranks 26th in college football.
Iowa
Offensively, Iowa is bottom-25, generating just 242.2 total yards per game (worst). Fortunately, it is excelling on the other side of the ball, giving up 254.4 total yards per contest (seventh-best). While Iowa’s offense has been sputtering, ranking 10th-worst with 16.4 points per game, its defense ranks third-best with just 10 points ceded per contest. On offense, Iowa is a bottom-25 pass offense, generating just 154 passing yards per game (12th-worst). On the bright side, it is dominating on the other side of the ball, giving up just 161.6 passing yards per contest (12th-best). On offense, Iowa is a bottom-25 rushing attack, putting up only 88.2 rushing yards per game (ninth-worst). On the bright side, it is excelling on the other side of the ball, giving up just 92.8 rushing yards per contest (14th-best). Iowa ranks 10th-worst in third-down conversion rate (29.7%), but it has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 44th in the FBS with a 34.1% third-down rate allowed. Iowa has a +2 turnover margin this season, which ranks 40th in the FBS.
Illinois vs. Iowa Betting Analysis
Illinois Betting Insights
Illinois has put together a 4-1-0 record against the spread this season. Illinois is 3-0 ATS when playing as at least 4-point favorites. Illinois games have gone over the total twice this season. The Fighting Illini have won all three of the games they have been the moneyline favorite this season. The Fighting Illini have played three times as a moneyline favorite with odds of -179 or shorter, and earned a victory in each game.
Hawkeyes Betting Insights
Iowa has covered the spread twice in five games with a set number. Iowa has yet to cover a spread when it is at least 4-point underdogs (0-1). Iowa games have gone over the total once this season. The Hawkeyes lost the only game they’ve played as the underdog this season. The Hawkeyes have played as an underdog of +146 or more once this season and lost that game.
Illinois vs. Iowa Against The Spread & Betting Records
Illinois
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 46.6 | 47.3 | 45.5 |
| Implied Total AVG | 28.0 | 30.3 | 24.5 |
| ATS Record | 4-1-0 | 3-0-0 | 1-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 2-3-0 | 1-2-0 | 1-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-0 | 3-0 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
Hawkeyes
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 39.1 | 40.4 | 34.0 |
| Implied Total AVG | 25.2 | 26.3 | 21.0 |
| ATS Record | 2-3-0 | 1-3-0 | 1-0-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 1-4-0 | 0-4-0 | 1-0-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-1 | 2-1 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Players to Watch
Illinois
- With two sacks to go with six TFL, 22 tackles, and one interception in five games, Keith Randolph Jr. has been a key piece of the Fighting Illini’s defensive unit in 2022.
- As part of the Fighting Illini’s defensive unit, Jartavius Martin has totaled one sack to go with two TFL, 22 tackles, and one interception in five games.
- As part of the Fighting Illini’s defense, Jer’Zhan Newton has posted 19 tackles, three TFL, and 2.5 sacks in five games.
- A key contributor to the Fighting Illini’s defense, Sydney Brown has 15 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one pass defended in five games.
Hawkeyes
- On defense, Cooper DeJean has helped lead the charge with three interceptions to go with 20 tackles and three passes defended in five games.
- On defense, Kaevon Merriweather has helped lead the charge with 14 tackles and one interception in five games.
- Seth Benson has been causing chaos on defense, amassing one TFL and 26 tackles for the Hawkeyes.
- The Hawkeyes’ Jack Campbell has registered 22 tackles and two TFL in five games.
Illinois vs. Iowa Predictions and Pick
Illinois vs. Iowa betting card
- Pick ATS:
Fighting Illini (-4)
Pick OU:
Under (36.5)
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Our pick to win this game is Illinois, and we project that Illinois will cover the spread (Illinois -4). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 36.5 points.