Illinois vs. Rutgers Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 23, 2024

Updated Nov. 21, 2024 3:06 a.m. ET

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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-4) are slight, 2-point underdogs in a home Big Ten matchup against the No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini (7-3) on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at SHI Stadium. The game has an over/under of 47.5.

The Fighting Illini's most recent contest was versus the Michigan State Spartans, and they won by a score of 38-16. The Scarlet Knights' last contest was versus the Maryland Terrapins, and they won by a score of 31-17.

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Ian Strong secures 12-yard touchdown to give Rutgers 7-3 lead over Maryland

Ian Strong caught a 12-yard touchdown that gave the Rutgers Scarlet Knights a 7-3 the Maryland Terrapins.

Illinois vs. Rutgers Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12 p.m. ET
Location: SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey
TV: Peacock
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Illinois vs Rutgers Betting Information updated as of November 21, 2024, 2:46 a.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Illinois	-2 (-108)	-114	-105	47.5	-110	-110

Illinois vs. Rutgers Prediction

Pick ATS: Rutgers (+2)
Pick OU: Over (47.5)
Prediction: Rutgers 25, Illinois 23

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Illinois vs. Rutgers Betting Insights

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Fighting Illini 25, Scarlet Knights 23.
The Fighting Illini have a 53.3% chance to collect the win in this game per the moneyline's implied probability. The Scarlet Knights have a 51.2% implied probability.
Illinois is 5-3-1 ATS this season.
Rutgers has won three games against the spread this year, failing to cover four times.

Illinois vs. Rutgers: 2024 Stats Comparison

	Illinois	Rutgers
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	27.1 (79)	26.3 (87)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	20.6 (31)	23.4 (57)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	10 (26)	7 (8)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	14 (55)	11 (96)

Illinois 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Luke Altmyer	QB	2,124 YDS (62.4%) / 18 TD / 3 INT 168 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 16.8 RUSH YPG
Pat Bryant	WR	43 REC / 717 YDS / 8 TD / 71.7 YPG
Josh McCray	RB	391 YDS / 7 TD / 39.1 YPG / 4.9 YPC 12 REC / 111 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 13.9 REC YPG
Zakhari Franklin	WR	48 REC / 559 YDS / 3 TD / 55.9 YPG
Gabe Jacas	LB	46 TKL / 7.0 TFL / 8.0 SACK
Dylan Rosiek	LB	58 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Matthew Bailey	DB	51 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Seth Coleman	LB	39 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 2.5 SACK

Rutgers 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Kyle Monangai	RB	1,028 YDS / 12 TD / 114.2 YPG / 5.2 YPC
Athan Kaliakmanis	QB	2,128 YDS (55.1%) / 14 TD / 6 INT 132 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 13.2 RUSH YPG
Dymere Miller	WR	50 REC / 645 YDS / 4 TD / 64.5 YPG
Ian Strong	WR	27 REC / 442 YDS / 3 TD / 44.2 YPG
Dariel Djabome	LB	80 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Shaquan Loyal	DB	49 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 2 INT / 3 PD
Desmond Igbinosun	DB	54 TKL / 3.0 TFL
Kyonte Hamilton	DL	26 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 3.5 SACK