Best Bets, Predictions & Odds for the Minnesota vs. Illinois Game – Saturday, Nov. 2

Published 11:24 am Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Big Ten opponents will clash when the Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-3) battle the No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini (6-2). Below, we break down the odds and best bets for you.

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When and Where is Minnesota vs. Illinois?

  • Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
  • Time: 12 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
  • City: Champaign, Illinois
  • Venue: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)

Minnesota vs. Illinois Prediction & Moneyline Pick

  • Prediction: Minnesota 24, Illinois 22
  • Minnesota is -145 on the moneyline, and Illinois is +120.
  • Minnesota has won all four of the games it has been the moneyline favorite this season.
  • The Golden Gophers have played in four games as a moneyline favorite with odds of -145 or shorter and won every time.
  • This season, Illinois has been the underdog five times and won three of those games.
  • The Fighting Illini have a record of 3-2 when they’re set as an underdog of +120 or more by sportsbooks this season.
  • The Golden Gophers have a 59.2% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

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Against the Spread Pick

  • Pick ATS:

    Illinois (+3)

  • In eight Minnesota games this season, it has five wins against the spread.
  • This season, the Golden Gophers have an against the spread record of 3-0-1 in their four games as a favorite of 3 points or more.
  • Illinois has four wins against the spread in seven games this year.
  • The Fighting Illini have an against the spread record of 4-1 in their five games as an underdog of 3 points or more this year.

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Best Over/Under Pick

  • Pick OU: Over (45.5)
  • Three of Minnesota’s games this season have gone over Saturday’s over/under of 45.5 points.
  • In the Illinois’ eight games this season, three have finished with more combined scoring than Saturday’s total of 45.5.
  • Together, the two teams combine for 54.9 points per game, 9.4 points more than the total of 45.5 for this game.

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Key Stats Splits

Minnesota

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 43.2 45.3 37.0
Implied Total AVG 26.5 27.8 22.5
ATS Record 5-2-1 4-2-0 1-0-1
Over/Under Record 4-4-0 3-3-0 1-1-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 4-0 3-0 1-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 1-3 1-2 0-1

Illinois

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 49.4 50.1 48.5
Implied Total AVG 32.3 32.0 32.7
ATS Record 4-2-1 2-1-1 2-1-0
Over/Under Record 2-5-0 1-3-0 1-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 2-0 2-0 0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 3-2 2-0 1-2

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