Illinois vs. Western Michigan Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 13, 2025
Updated Sep. 13, 2025 3:04 p.m. ET
Data Skrive
The Western Michigan Broncos (0-2) will look to defy oddsmakers when they play the No. 9 Illinois Fighting Illini (2-0) on Saturday, September 13, 2025 as a heavy 27.5-point underdog. The total for this game has been set at 50.5 points.
Last time around, the Fighting Illini defeated the Duke Blue Devils, with 45-19 being the final score. In their last game, the Broncos lost versus the North Texas Mean Green, 33-30.
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Illinois vs. Western Michigan Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) in Champaign, Illinois
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)
| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | -27.5 (-110) | -6667 | +1810 | 50.5 | -110 | -110 |
Illinois vs. Western Michigan Prediction
- Pick ATS: Western Michigan (+27.5)
- Pick OU: Over (50.5)
- Prediction: Illinois 36, Western Michigan 19
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
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Illinois vs. Western Michigan Betting Insights
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Fighting Illini 39, Broncos 12.
- The Fighting Illini have a 98.5% chance to claim victory in this contest per the moneyline's implied probability. The Broncos hold a 5.2% implied probability.
- Illinois has won all two of its games against the spread this season.
- Western Michigan has won all two of its games against the spread this season.
Illinois vs. Western Michigan: 2025 Stats Comparison
| Illinois | Western Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 48.5 (19) | 18 (111) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 11 (28) | 28 (98) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 0 (1) | 1 (22) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 6 (4) | 2 (64) |
Illinois 2025 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Altmyer | QB | 513 YDS (75%) / 6 TD / 0 INT |
| Hank Beatty | WR | 13 REC / 236 YDS / 0 TD / 118 YPG |
| Justin Bowick | WR | 7 REC / 73 YDS / 3 TD / 36.5 YPG |
| Aidan Laughery | RB | 106 YDS / 2 TD / 53 YPG / 7.1 YPC 2 REC / 22 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 22 REC YPG |
| Gabe Jacas | LB | 6 TKL / 1 TFL / 3 SACK |
| Matthew Bailey | DB | 7 TKL / 0 TFL |
| Tanner Heckel | DB | 2 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT |
| Tomiwa Durojaiye | DL | 5 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
Western Michigan 2025 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Broc Lowry | QB | 166 YDS (50%) / 1 TD / 0 INT 85 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 42.5 RUSH YPG |
| Jalen Buckley | RB | 133 YDS / 0 TD / 66.5 YPG / 3.4 YPC 6 REC / 58 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 29 REC YPG |
| Baylin Brooks | WR | 4 REC / 90 YDS / 0 TD / 45 YPG |
| Tailique Williams | WR | 6 REC / 74 YDS / 0 TD / 37 YPG |
| Nadame Tucker | DL | 8 TKL / 2 TFL / 2.5 SACK |
| Rodney McGraw | DL | 6 TKL / 2 TFL / 2.5 SACK |
| Tate Hallock | DB | 14 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
| James Camden | LB | 11 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK |
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