Nebraska at Illinois 10/6/23 - College Football Betting Picks and Odds
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fightning Illini
CFB: 8:00 PM EST
Oct. 06, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : ILL -3 ; O/U 43
The Nebraska Cornhuskers go back on the road this week to Illinois for a conference matchup with the Illinois Fighting Illini. Nebraska is one game below .500 on the year following a 38 point blowout loss against Michigan to end a 2 game win streak. Offensively Nebraska has been extremely mediocre averaging 18.8 points per game on 348.4 yards. Defensively the Cornhuskers have had their issues as well allowing 325.6 yards and 23.8 points per game.
Heinrich Haarberg leads the Nebraska offense this season with 477 yards and four scores on 38 completions to go along with a team high 270 yards and two scores on the ground. Anthony Grant is second on the team with 224 yards and two scores this season. Billy Kemp IV leads Nebraska with 193 yards and one touchdown on 17 catches, while Thomas Fidone II has added 115 yards and three scores on 9 grabs.
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The Illinois Fighting Illini return home this week one game below .500 following a 25 point loss against Purdue. Offensively Illinois moved the ball well compiling 375 total yards but turned the ball over once and converted just two third downs to score only 19 points. Defensively Illinois was obliterated giving up 44 points including 28 in the second half on more than 400 total yards from Purdue.
Luke Altmyer led the way for the Illinois quarterbacks completing 16 passes for 202 yards and one score. John Paddock completed 2 passes for 24 yards in the game. Kaden Feagin was the top ball carrier for Illinois with 85 yards on 11 carries, while Josh McCray added 35 yards and one touchdown on 10 carries. Isaiah Williams led the way for the Illinois passing attack as the top receiver in the game with 113 yards on six receptions.
Recent Betting Trends:
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Nebraska's last 14 games.
Nebraska are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games.
Nebraska are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Illinois.
Illinois are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Illinois' last 6 games.
Free Betting Pick: Illinois Fighting Illini -3
Neither of these teams has been impressive through the first few weeks but Illinois is the better overall team. Expect Illinois to overwhelm a terrible Nebraska team leading to the win. Take Illinois Friday at home to get the win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Illinois Fighting Illini win and cover 27-13.