Michigan Wolverines vs. Illinoi FIghting Illini

CFB: 12:00 PM EST

Oct. 12, 2019

TV: ABC
Latest Odds : MICH -23 Total 49

The 16th ranked Michigan Wolverines travel to Champaign, IL to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini in a Big Ten battle. Michigan comes into this matchup having just beat Iowa in a defensive minded game. Michigan defeated Iowa 10-3 to improve to 4-1 and 2-1 in conference play. Having lost 3 in a row, Illinois comes into this game with a 2-3 record and 0-2 in conference play. Illinois lost last week to Minnesota 40-17.

Michigan is led offensively by quarterback Shea Patterson. Patterson has thrown for 1,052 yds on the season, while throwing 6 TD’s and 3 INT’s. Running back Zach Charbonnet has 261 yds on the ground and has totaled 4 thus far. Ronnie Bell has the most receptions with 17, he has 263 yds receiving. The Wolverines are guided defensively by linebacker Khaleke Hudson. Hudson has 52 tackles and 1 sack on the season. Defensive linemen Kwity Paye has totaled 4.5 sacks on the season.

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Michigan after getting off to a rugged start to the season, has put back to back wins together after getting it taken to them by Wisconsin. The Wolverines have wins over Rutgers and Iowa the last two weeks. Michigan held Iowa last week to 1 yard rushing on 30 carries. The Wolverines forced Iowa to turn the ball over 4 times. Michigan outgained Iowa 267 to 261 for the game.

Some would say Illinois has gotten off to a rough start, others would say this is expected. Illinois had an easy schedule to start the season and they dropped what should have been a win to Eastern Michigan at home. In the loss last week to the Golden Gophers Illinois lost their starting quarterback Brandon Peters. Peters would be replaced by Matt Robinson. Robinson was 15/29 for 125 yds. Illinois was led defensively in the game by Dele Harding. Harding had 15 tackles in the game, including 1 tackle for a loss of yds.

Recent Betting Trends:

Wolverines are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Fighting Illini are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games on fieldturf.

Over is 5-2 in Wolverines last 7 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.

Under is 7-0 in Fighting Illini last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Free Betting Pick: Over 49

After seeing Michigan’s defensive performance against Iowa, I just don’t see how Illinois makes this a game. Illinois has struggled defensively against good teams and I think this has the making of being an absolute blowout. I also think Illinois struggles offensively in this spot. I think Michigan puts up a lot of points and Illinois gets a touchdown late to push the total over. Illinois losing streak will continue. Final score prediction, Michigan wins 38-17.

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