Michigan vs. Illinois Week 8 Prediction | College Football Picks Today, Best Bets
Sammy Jacobs
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The Michigan Wolverines head to Illinois in a matchup of two top-25 teams. Illinois held on last week against Purdue to move to 5-1 while Michigan is coming off a bye week with a 4-2 record.
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Michigan vs. Illinois Game Info and Odds
- Location: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, Illinois) | Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Spread: Michigan -3.5, Moneyline: Michigan -175, Total: 44.5
- Where to Watch: CBS
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Michigan vs. Illinois Best Bet: Illinois +3.5
This will be a low-possession game, so it should stay close. Michigan does not throw the ball either, which just shortens the game further. Illinois is re-dedicating Memorial Stadium, so there will be a sellout crowd. Illinois is also pretty good, as Luke Altmyer is having a great year.
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Michigan vs. Illinois Best Total Bet: Under 44.5
Again, this game will have limited possessions. Michigan runs the ball and is near the bottom of the Big Ten in scoring at 23.5 points per game, but is allowing 22.3 points per game. Illinois just put up 50 points on Purdue and is averaging 31 points per game. I put more faith in Michigan’s defense than Illinois’ offense.
Michigan Best Player Bet: Kalel Mullings Over 81.5 Rushing Yards
Kalel Mullings is averaging 98.2 rush yards per game and Illinois’ rush defense allows nearly 150 yards on the ground per game. Michigan is going to feed Mullings until Illinois stops him.
Illinois Best Player Bet: Luke Altmyer Over 1.5 Touchdown Passes
Luke Altmyer is having an All-Big Ten year with 1,426 yards and 14 touchdown passes to just one interception. Michigan does not allow many touchdowns, but when they have faced a competent passing attack, they folded.
