Bret Bielema was euphoric upon being named Illinois head coach last December. However, Bert is now facing a stark reality. He inherited an empty cupboard at a program used to losing. First-week news was made with an upset win over Nebraska. But it has proven to be a College Football betting anomaly. Bielema will need several years of his own recruits to get up to par, hopefully. This week things will be quite difficult with a trip to Penn State. Consider the Nittany Lions have a talent level that is the envy of most programs nationally.
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Penn State Nittany Lions NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 23, 2021, noon ET |
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| Location: | Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania |
| Illinois at Penn State TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Illinois | +23½ (-110) | 46½ (-110) | +1300 |  |
| Penn State | -23½ (-110) | 46½ (-110) | -2150 | |
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Illinois Fighting Illini at Penn State Nittany Lions SBG Odds Overview
Gamblers are not going to want to step into Penn State at home with a weak Illinois team. Thus,offshore betting oddsmakers will be charging a premium price on the Nittany Lions. Some bargain hunters may shop the Fighting Illini. Cause of the high price and enhanced value.
Illinois Fighting Illini Team Overview
Last week Illinois was on a bye week. Following a 24-0 loss to Wisconsin as 12.5-point home dogs. The game went under a total of 42. As a result, The Fighting Illini is 2-5 straight up, 3-3-1 against the spread, and 1-5 over/under. Illinois ranks 120th for total offense and 119th for scoring offense. Defensively, the Fighting Illini ranks 98th overall and 67th for points allowed.
Wisconsin’s Braelon Allen rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries.
Penn State Nittany Lions Team Overview
Last week, Penn State was on a bye week. Following a 23-20 loss at Iowa as 2.5-point dogs. The Fighting Illini and Nittany Lions went over the total of 41. Penn State has a record of 5-1 straight up, 4-2 against the spread, and 2-4 over/under. Penn State ranks 70th for total offense and 72nd for scoring offense. While defensively, the Nittany Lions rank 25th overall and 5th for points allowed.
To be exact, Penn State lost for the first time in 10 games. Penn State’s offense did next to nothing after quarterback Sean Clifford was knocked out of the game.
Illinois Fighting Illini at Penn State Nittany Lions vs. The Line
- On the road, Illinois is 50% against the spread
- As an underdog, the Fighting Illini is 57% vs. the odds
- In conference action, Illinois is 61% against the spread
- As an away team, Illinois is 63% under the total
- As an underdog, the Fighting Illini are 57% under the total
- In conference games, Illinois is 61% under the total
- At home, Penn State is 43% against the spread
- As a favorite, the Nittany Lions are 52% vs. the odds
- In conference action, Penn State is 47% against the spread
- As a home team, Penn State is 53% over the total
- Overall, as a favorite, the Nittany Lions are 52% under the total
- In conference games, Penn State is 60% under the total
- Illinois is 2-4 against the spread vs. Penn State
- The Fighting Illini and Nittany Lions are 3-4 over/under the total
- At Penn State, Illinois is 0-2 vs. the odds against the Nittany Lions
- These two teams are 1-2 over/under the total at Penn State
Illinois Fighting Illini at Penn State Nittany Lions SBG Free Picks
As was previously noted, Penn State dominates this College Football Betting Series with Illinois.
Illinois at Penn State SBG Best Bet: Penn State Nittany Lions.