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No. 24 Michigan vs. No. 8 Illinois Week 8 College Football Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook

No. 24 Michigan vs. No. 8 Illinois Week 8 College Football Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook

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By: DK.Network.Editors

A win by the No. 24 Michigan Wolverines over the No. 22 Illinois Fighting Illini is DataSkrive’s computer model prediction for these teams’ upcoming game, on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 3:30 p.m. ET (at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)). For a full breakdown, including the spread, over/under and final score, keep scrolling.


Michigan vs. Illinois Predictions

  • Our pick to win on the Moneyline in this matchup is Michigan, by a final score of Michigan 26, Illinois 23.
  • Against the spread, we predict that Illinois will cover. The spread is currently Michigan -4.
  • As for the total, we see this one going over the posted over/under of 44.5 points.

Michigan vs. Illinois Odds

  • Spread favorite: Michigan (-4)
  • Moneyline: Michigan (-175), Illinois (+145)
  • Total: 44.5 points

  • The Wolverines are 1-5-0 against the spread this season.
  • Michigan has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 4 points or more this season (0-3).
  • The Wolverines have gone over in four of its six games with a set total (66.7%).
  • Michigan has won all three of the games it has been listed as the Moneyline favorite this season.
  • The Wolverines have won all three games they have played as a Moneyline favorite with odds of -175 or shorter.
  • The Fighting Illini are 3-2-0 against the spread this season.
  • Illinois has a 3-0 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 4 points or more.
  • Two of the Fighting Illini’s five games with a set total have hit the over (40%).
  • Illinois has been an underdog in three games this season and won two (66.7%) of those contests.
  • The Fighting Illini are 2-1 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +145 or more on the Moneyline.

Michigan Key Stats

  • Total offense: 306.3 yards per game, 119th in FBS
  • Passing offense: 115.0 yards per game, 132nd in FBS
  • Rushing offense: 191.3 yards per game, 40th in FBS
  • Total defense: 336.2 yards per game, 43rd in FBS
  • Passing defense: 259.8 yards per game, 111th in FBS
  • Rushing defense: 76.3 yards per game, second in FBS

Illinois Key Stats

  • Total offense: 382.0 yards per game, 79th in FBS
  • Passing offense: 242.5 yards per game, 57th in FBS
  • Rushing offense: 139.5 yards per game, 88th in FBS
  • Total defense: 347.8 yards per game, 57th in FBS
  • Passing defense: 197.3 yards per game, 44th in FBS
  • Rushing defense: 150.5 yards per game, 77th in FBS

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This article contains AI-generated editorial insights provided by Data Skrive.


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