Minnesota vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 2, 2024
The Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-3) are favored by 3 points when they go on the road to play the No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini (6-2) in Big Ten action on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). The over/under is set at 45.5 for the game.
The Golden Gophers beat the Maryland Terrapins, 48-23, in their last contest. The Fighting Illini's most recent contest was against the Oregon Ducks, and they lost by a score of 38-9.
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Minnesota vs. Illinois Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 12 p.m. ET
- Location: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) in Champaign, Illinois
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Live Box Score on FOX Sports
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Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota | -3 (-108) | -148 | +122 | 45.5 | -108 | -112 |
Minnesota vs. Illinois Prediction
- Pick ATS:
Illinois (+3)
- Pick OU: Over (45.5)
- Prediction: Minnesota 24, Illinois 22
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
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Minnesota vs. Illinois Betting Insights
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Golden Gophers 24, Fighting Illini 21.
- The Golden Gophers have a 59.7% chance to win this contest per the moneyline's implied probability. The Fighting Illini hold a 45.0% implied probability.
- Minnesota has won five games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing three times.
- Illinois has covered four times in seven chances against the spread this year.
Minnesota vs. Illinois: Head-to-Head
- Over their last three meetings, Illinois has totaled three wins against Minnesota.
- In those contests against Minnesota, the Fighting Illini have covered three times while eclipsing the total on one occasion.
- Minnesota has been outscored by 21 points in its last three tilts versus Illinois.
Minnesota vs. Illinois: 2024 Stats Comparison
Minnesota | Illinois | |
---|---|---|
Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 27.9 (63) | 27 (74) |
Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 16.8 (14) | 20.6 (37) |
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 7 (23) | 8 (36) |
Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 17 (9) | 14 (26) |
Minnesota 2024 Key Players
Name | Position | Stats |
---|---|---|
Max Brosmer | QB | 1,776 YDS (69.5%) / 12 TD / 4 INT -15 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / -2.1 RUSH YPG |
Darius Taylor | RB | 513 YDS / 7 TD / 64.1 YPG / 4.9 YPC 34 REC / 257 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 32.1 REC YPG |
Daniel Jackson | WR | 51 REC / 568 YDS / 3 TD / 71 YPG |
Elijah Spencer | WR | 28 REC / 354 YDS / 4 TD / 44.3 YPG |
Cody Lindenberg | LB | 44 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT |
Jah Joyner | DL | 23 TKL / 3 TFL / 3.5 SACK |
Jack Henderson | DB | 20 TKL / 4 TFL / 2.5 SACK / 1 INT |
Ethan Robinson | DB | 23 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
Illinois 2024 Key Players
Name | Position | Stats |
---|---|---|
Luke Altmyer | QB | 1,667 YDS (63.1%) / 15 TD / 3 INT 136 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 17 RUSH YPG |
Pat Bryant | WR | 33 REC / 504 YDS / 7 TD / 63 YPG |
Josh McCray | RB | 258 YDS / 3 TD / 32.3 YPG / 4 YPC 11 REC / 105 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 15 REC YPG |
Kaden Feagin | RB | 306 YDS / 3 TD / 61.2 YPG / 4.6 YPC |
Gabe Jacas | LB | 31 TKL / 5 TFL / 6.5 SACK |
Dylan Rosiek | LB | 43 TKL / 1 TFL / 1.5 SACK |
Xavier Scott | DB | 17 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK / 3 INT |
Miles Scott | DB | 24 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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