Last time out, the Michigan Wolverines had a tough road game against the Washington Huskies. Last year, both programs were in the College Football Playoff. This year, they are unlikely to reach such heights. Michigan is coming off a bye week that followed a tough road loss to the Washington Huskies. The Illinois Fighting Illini are similar to Michigan in that they prefer physical football. Illinois is coming off a dramatic win at home against the Purdue Boilermakers. The Fighting Illini could be setting a College Football Betting trap for Michigan.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA Football Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 19, 2024, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Michigan | -3 -105 | 43½ -110 | -150 |  |
| Illinois | +3 -115 | 43½ -110 | +130 | |
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Michigan Wolverines Team Overview
Last game, the Michigan Wolverines lost 27-17 against the Washington Huskies as 1.5-point road dogs. The game went over the sportsbook total of 40. Michigan has a record of 4-2 straight up, 1-5 against the spread, and 4-2 over/under the total. Michigan ranks 119th for total offense, 131st for passing, 39th for rushing and 102nd for scoring. Defensively they rank 44th overall, 111th against the pass, 3rd against the rush, and 56th for points allowed. Also, Michigan ranks 118th for fewest turnovers lost and 39th for takeaways.
At the onset, Michigan went into the Washington game as an underdog as the 10th-ranked team in the country. But the Wolverines looked very much like an underdog for the majority of the first half. Washington took a 14-0 lead before Michigan made a change at quarterback.
Namely, Alex Orji started the third game of his career. But Sherrone Moore turned to Jack Tuttle following the third scoreless drive of the game from Orji and the Wolverines’ offense. Tuttle’s next three drives all resulted in scores for Michigan. Thus, being down 14-0, Michigan found itself ahead 17-14 heading into the fourth quarter.
The Huskies would make a field goal to tie the game back up. But following an Ernest Hausmann interception, Michigan would turn the ball over to the Huskies after a Tuttle fumble. Late on, the Huskies would score a touchdown to take a 24-17 lead. Tuttle would turn the ball over for the second time of the game, and the Wolverines would drop their second game of the year, 27-17.
Illinois Fighting Illini Team Overview
Last game, the Illinois Fighting Illini won 50-49 against the Purdue Boilermakers as 22.5-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 47.5. Illinois has a record of 5-1 straight up, 4-1-1 against the spread, and 2-4 over/under the total. Illinois ranks 76th for total offense, 58th for passing, 88th for rushing and 51st for scoring. Defensively they rank 59th overall, 43rd against the pass, 77th against the rush, and 33rd for points allowed. Also, Illinois ranks 42nd for fewest turnovers lost and 30th for takeaways.
Michigan at Illinois SBG Free Picks
Michigan has dropped in College Football Betting esteem in less than a year. Still, Michigan is the mega brand in this matchup and will draw plenty of betting on college football using crypto interest from squares. Wise Guys will give Illinois a hard look as a capable home team. Illinois has had this game circled on its calendar.
Michigan at Illinois SBG Best Bet: Illinois Fighting Illini.