Illinois vs. Northwestern Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 30, 2024

Updated Nov. 30, 2024 9:04 a.m. ET

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The No. 22 Illinois Fighting Illini (8-3) and the Northwestern Wildcats (4-7) hit the field with the Land of Lincoln Trophy up for grabs on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Wrigley Field. The Fighting Illini are favored by 8 points in the game. The over/under is set at 44 for the contest.

Against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in their most recent game, the Fighting Illini won 38-31. In their most recent game, the Wildcats lost against the Michigan Wolverines, 50-6.

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Illinois vs. Northwestern Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 12 p.m. ET
Location: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
TV: BTN
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Illinois vs Northwestern Betting Information updated as of November 30, 2024, 8:45 a.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Illinois	-8 (-110)	-329	+258	44	-110	-113

Illinois vs. Northwestern Prediction

Pick ATS: Illinois (-8)
Pick OU: Over (44)
Prediction: Illinois 28, Northwestern 18

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Illinois vs. Northwestern Betting Insights

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Fighting Illini 26, Wildcats 18.
The Fighting Illini have a 76.7% chance to claim victory in this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Wildcats hold a 27.9% implied probability.
Illinois has compiled a 6-3-1 record against the spread this season.
Northwestern has won four games against the spread this year, failing to cover seven times.

Illinois vs. Northwestern: Head-to-Head

Over their last three meetings, Illinois has collected two wins against Northwestern.
In those games against Northwestern, the Fighting Illini have covered two times while outscoring the total each time.
Over their last three head-to-head contests, Illinois has racked up 131 points, while Northwestern has accumulated 62.

Illinois vs. Northwestern: 2024 Stats Comparison

	Illinois	Northwestern
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	28.1 (72)	16.9 (130)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	21.5 (31)	25.3 (68)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	10 (19)	14 (45)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	15 (63)	14 (79)

Illinois 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Luke Altmyer	QB	2,373 YDS (61%) / 20 TD / 3 INT 242 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 22 RUSH YPG
Pat Bryant	WR	50 REC / 914 YDS / 9 TD / 83.1 YPG
Josh McCray	RB	449 YDS / 8 TD / 40.8 YPG / 4.8 YPC 12 REC / 111 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 13.9 REC YPG
Zakhari Franklin	WR	48 REC / 559 YDS / 3 TD / 50.8 YPG
Gabe Jacas	LB	49 TKL / 7 TFL / 8 SACK
Matthew Bailey	DB	61 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Dylan Rosiek	LB	58 TKL / 2 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Seth Coleman	LB	46 TKL / 6 TFL / 2.5 SACK

Northwestern 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Cam Porter	RB	447 YDS / 6 TD / 40.6 YPG / 3.9 YPC 22 REC / 146 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 16.2 REC YPG
Jack Lausch	QB	1,427 YDS (54%) / 5 TD / 6 INT 191 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 17.4 RUSH YPG
A.J. Henning	WR	49 REC / 484 YDS / 3 TD / 44 YPG
Bryce Kirtz	WR	37 REC / 573 YDS / 0 TD / 63.7 YPG
Mac Uihlein	LB	64 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Xander Mueller	LB	42 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
Theran Johnson	DB	44 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 3 PD
Robert Fitzgerald	DB	39 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT