According to our computer model, the No. 23 Illinois Fighting Illini will defeat the Northwestern Wildcats when they square off at Wrigley Field on Saturday, Nov. 30 (at 12 p.m. ET). We have more projections, regarding the point spread, total and final score, available in this article.
Illinois vs. Northwestern Predictions
- Our pick to win on the Moneyline in this matchup is Illinois, by a final score of Illinois 28, Northwestern 18.
- Against the spread, we expect that Illinois will cover. The spread is currently Illinois -7.
- As for the total, we see this one going over the posted over/under of 43.5 points. Our projected total for the match is 46.4 points.
Illinois vs. Northwestern Odds
- Spread favorite: Illinois (-7)
- Moneyline: Illinois (-278), Northwestern (+225)
- Total: 43.5 points
Illinois Betting Trends
- So far this season, the Fighting Illini have put together a 6-4-0 record against the spread.
- Illinois is winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least 7-point favorites.
- The teams have hit the over in four of the Fighting Illini’s 10 games with a set total.
- Illinois has been the moneyline favorite a total of three times this season, and it has won each of those games.
- The Fighting Illini have played as a moneyline favorite of -278 or shorter in only two games this season, and they won both.
Northwestern Betting Trends
- The Wildcats’ ATS record is 4-7-0 this season.
- In games it has played as at least 7-point underdogs this year, Northwestern is 2-5 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in seven of the Wildcats’ 11 games with a set total.
- Northwestern has been an underdog in eight games this season and won two (25%) of those contests.
- The Wildcats have entered seven games this season as the underdog by +225 or more and are 1-6 in those contests.
Illinois Key Stats
- Total offense: 364.0 yards per game, 93rd in FBS
- Passing offense: 218.4 yards per game, 79th in FBS
- Rushing offense: 145.6 yards per game, 82nd in FBS
- Total defense: 366.1 yards per game, 65th in FBS
- Passing defense: 212.1 yards per game, 54th in FBS
- Rushing defense: 154.0 yards per game, 79th in FBS
Northwestern Key Stats
- Total offense: 270.0 yards per game, 132nd in FBS
- Passing offense: 173.1 yards per game, 120th in FBS
- Rushing offense: 96.9 yards per game, 125th in FBS
- Total defense: 359.8 yards per game, 60th in FBS
- Passing defense: 237.3 yards per game, 97th in FBS
- Rushing defense: 122.5 yards per game, 32nd in FBS
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