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

Updated Nov. 23, 2024 3:04 a.m. ET

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Oddsmakers expect a competitive contest between Big Ten rivals when the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-4) host the No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini (7-3) on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at SHI Stadium. Illinois is a 2-point underdogs. The contest has a point total of 47.5.

Last time around, the Scarlet Knights defeated the Maryland Terrapins, with 31-17 being the final score. In their most recent game, the Fighting Illini won versus the Michigan State Spartans, 38-16.

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Rutgers vs. Illinois 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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Rutgers vs Illinois Betting Information updated as of November 23, 2024, 2:45 a.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Rutgers	-2 (-110)	-125	+104	47.5	-112	-108

Rutgers vs. Illinois Prediction

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

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Rutgers vs. Illinois Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Scarlet Knights 25, Fighting Illini 23.
The Scarlet Knights have a 55.6% chance to win this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Fighting Illini have a 49.0% implied probability.
Rutgers is 3-4-0 ATS this season.
Illinois has won five games against the spread this season, failing to cover or pushing four times.

Rutgers vs. Illinois: 2024 Stats Comparison

	Rutgers	Illinois
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	26.3 (87)	27.1 (79)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	23.4 (56)	20.6 (31)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	7 (7)	10 (26)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	11 (97)	14 (55)

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 TFL / 1 SACK
Shaquan Loyal	DB	49 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 3 PD
Desmond Igbinosun	DB	54 TKL / 3 TFL
Kyonte Hamilton	DL	26 TKL / 3 TFL / 3.5 SACK

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 TFL / 8 SACK
Dylan Rosiek	LB	58 TKL / 2 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Matthew Bailey	DB	51 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Seth Coleman	LB	39 TKL / 5 TFL / 2.5 SACK