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The No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini (6-1) and Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-4) will face each other in clash of Big Ten foes at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Illinois vs. Nebraska Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 7.5 points, with bookmakers listing Illinois as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Illinois has -292 odds to pick up the win, while Nebraska is listed at +234 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 50.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Illinois vs. Nebraska Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
- Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)
Betting Preview
Illinois
Defensively, Illinois has been a top-25 unit, ranking best by allowing only 221.1 yards per game. The offense ranks 59th (416.1 yards per game). Illinois has the 86th-ranked offense this season (26.0 points per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking best with only 8.9 points allowed per game. Illinois owns the 95th-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (216.4 passing yards per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best with only 143.3 passing yards allowed per game. Defensively, Illinois has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking second-best by allowing only 77.9 per game. The Fighting Illini rank 26th on offense (199.7 rushing yards per game). Illinois ranks 77th in third-down conversion rate this season (38.0%), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking seventh-best in the FBS with a 27.3% third-down percentage allowed. Illinois ranks 27th in college football with a +5 turnover margin after forcing 16 turnovers (eighth in the FBS) and committing 11 (70th in the FBS).
Nebraska
Nebraska ranks 48th in total yards per game (424.1), but it has been worse on the defensive side of the ball, ranking ninth-worst in the FBS with 471.7 total yards allowed per contest. Nebraska is posting 29.7 points per contest on offense this season (66th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 31.3 points per game (106th-ranked) on defense. Nebraska ranks 37th in passing yards per game (269.4), but it has been worse on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 11th-worst in the FBS with 281.3 passing yards allowed per contest. Nebraska ranks 68th in rushing yards per game (154.7), but it has been less productive defensively, ranking 17th-worst in the FBS with 190.4 rushing yards surrendered per contest. With a 46.9% third-down conversion rate on offense, Nebraska ranks 28th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 99th, surrendering a 42.7% third-down rate. At -3, Nebraska sports the 100th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 10 forced turnovers (74th in the FBS) and 13 turnovers committed (92nd in the FBS).
Illinois vs. Nebraska Betting Analysis
Illinois Betting Insights
Illinois has covered the spread five times over seven games with a set spread. Illinois has a perfect 2-0 ATS record when playing as at least 7.5-point favorites. Illinois games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under three times this season. The Fighting Illini have been the moneyline favorite a total of four times this season, and they’ve won all of those games. The Fighting Illini have played as a moneyline favorite of -292 or shorter in just two games this season, and they won both.
Cornhuskers Betting Insights
Nebraska has covered the spread in a game two times this season (2-4-0). Nebraska has an ATS record of 1-1 when playing as at least 7.5-point underdogs. This season, Nebraska games have hit the over twice. The Cornhuskers have lost both games they’ve played as underdogs this season. The Cornhuskers have a record of 0-1 in games where sportsbooks have them as underdogs of at least +234 on the moneyline.
Illinois vs. Nebraska Against The Spread & Betting Records
Illinois
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 44.1 | 43.6 | 45.5 |
| Implied Total AVG | 26.0 | 26.6 | 24.5 |
| ATS Record | 5-2-0 | 4-1-0 | 1-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-4-0 | 2-3-0 | 1-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 4-0 | 4-0 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-1 | 1-0 | 1-1 |
Cornhuskers
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 59.9 | 63.3 | 53.3 |
| Implied Total AVG | 37.2 | 40.3 | 31.0 |
| ATS Record | 2-4-0 | 1-3-0 | 1-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 2-4-0 | 1-3-0 | 1-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-1 | 1-1 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
Players to Watch
Illinois
- Jer’Zhan Newton has helped spur the Fighting Illini’s defense with 30 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks in seven games.
- Keith Randolph Jr. has hit the gridiron for seven games, collecting one interception to go along with 24 tackles, 7.0 TFL, three sacks, and one pass defended for the Fighting Illini.
- With 28 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and two interceptions in seven games, Jartavius Martin has been a key contributor to the Fighting Illini’s defensive unit in 2022.
- The Fighting Illini’s defensive unit has been aided by the play of Seth Coleman, who has played seven games, posting 4.0 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL and 22 tackles.
Cornhuskers
- As a playmaker on defense, the Cornhuskers’ Garrett Nelson has collected 29 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and 4.5 sacks in seven games.
- In seven games for the Cornhuskers, Marques Buford Jr. has recorded two interceptions to go with 32 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two passes defended.
- Luke Reimer has 1.0 sack to go with 2.0 TFL, 38 tackles, and one interception in seven games.
- Isaac Gifford has collected 3.0 TFL and 36 tackles in seven games for the Cornhuskers.
Illinois vs. Nebraska Predictions and Pick
Illinois vs. Nebraska betting card
- Pick ATS:
Fighting Illini (-7.5)
Pick OU:
Under (50.5)
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Our pick to win this game is Illinois, and we project that Illinois will cover the spread (Illinois -7.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 50.5 points.