Western Michigan vs. Illinois Odds
CHAMPAIGNE, IL (The Spread) – No. 24 Illinois looks to get some revenge on Saturday at 3:30PM ET when it takes on Western Michigan on the Big Ten Network.
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Illinois is 3-0 this season and 2-1 against the point spread odds. Western Michigan is 2-1 on the season and 2-1 against the spread. Both teams have hit the under in two of their three games. Western Michigan beat Illinois 23-17 back in 2008.
Trends show that Western Michigan is 2-12-2 against the point spread odds in their last 16 games as an underdog while Illinois is 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games against the Mid-American Conference. The under has hit in Illinois last four games on the road.
Oddsmakers have made Illinois the clear favorite in this game with odds of -12 points. The over/under point total has been set at 53 points. (View Matchup)
Illinois is 3-0 this season and coming off a 17-14 win over Arizona State last week. On the season, Illinois is averaging 35.3 points per game, while allowing just 10.7 points per game, which ranks 10th in the nation. Illinois has had a strong presence on the ground, averaging 223.7 rushing yards per game. Quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase has thrown for 504 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 184 yards and two touchdowns.
Western Michigan is 2-1 this season and coming off a dominant 44-14 win over rival Central Michigan last week. The lone loss this season was against Michigan, 34-10. The Broncos are averaging 30.7 points per game on offense while giving up just 18.3 points per contest. The team has been led by quarterback Alex Carder, who has thrown for 681 yards and five touchdowns on the year.
In terms of Injuries, Illinois offensive lineman Corey Lewis is questionable to play with a knee injury while Western lineman Greg Peterson is questionable with a foot injury.
Currently over 1,300 Public Bets have been placed on this game and Illinois is getting 61% of the wagers with odds of -12 at home against Western Michigan.
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