
Minnesota vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 4
Updated Nov. 4, 2023 3:05 p.m. ET
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Oddsmakers expect a competitive game between Big Ten opponents when the Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-3) host the Illinois Fighting Illini (3-5) on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Illinois is a 2.5-point underdogs. The over/under is 43.5 for the outing.
The Golden Gophers' last contest was versus the Michigan State Spartans, and they won by a score of 27-12. The Fighting Illini's last contest was against the Wisconsin Badgers, and they lost by a score of 25-21.
Minnesota vs. Illinois Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
- Location: Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- TV: BTN
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | -2.5 (-113) | -145 | +121 | 43.5 | -110 | -109 |
Minnesota vs. Illinois Prediction
- Pick ATS:
Minnesota (-2.5)
- Pick OU: Over (43.5)
- Prediction: Minnesota 27, Illinois 19
Learn more about the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini game on FOX Sports!
Minnesota vs. Illinois Betting Insights
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Golden Gophers 23, Fighting Illini 20.
- The Golden Gophers have a 59.2% chance to collect the win in this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability. The Fighting Illini have a 45.2% implied probability.
- Minnesota has compiled a 3-5-0 ATS record so far this year.
- Illinois has a record of just 1-7-0 against the spread this season.
Minnesota vs. Illinois: Head-to-Head
- Illinois has a 2-0 record against Minnesota in their last two matchups.
- In those matchups versus Minnesota, the Fighting Illini have covered two times while never eclipsing the total.
- In their last two head-to-head matchups, Illinois has racked up 40 points against Minnesota, while allowing only 20 points.
Minnesota vs. Illinois: 2023 Stats Comparison
| Minnesota | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 21.1 (112) | 20.4 (115) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 22.8 (44) | 27.8 (79) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 11 (64) | 14 (98) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 15 (21) | 10 (81) |
Minnesota 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Darius Taylor | RB | 591 YDS / 4 TD / 73.9 YPG / 5.7 YPC 9 REC / 81 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 10.1 REC YPG |
| Daniel Jackson | WR | 36 REC / 507 YDS / 6 TD / 63.4 YPG |
| Athan Kaliakmanis | QB | 1,123 YDS (54.6%) / 7 TD / 7 INT 75 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 9.4 RUSH YPG |
| Jordan Nubin | RB | 229 YDS / 2 TD / 28.6 YPG / 5.0 YPC |
| Tyler Nubin | DB | 24 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 3 INT |
| Danny Striggow | DL | 19 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 4.5 SACK |
| Jack Henderson | DB | 26 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 2 INT |
| Maverick Baranowski | LB | 35 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK |
Illinois 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Altmyer | QB | 1,676 YDS (63.2%) / 10 TD / 9 INT 301 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 37.6 RUSH YPG |
| Isaiah Williams | WR | 46 REC / 562 YDS / 1 TD / 70.3 YPG |
| Pat Bryant | WR | 24 REC / 324 YDS / 5 TD / 40.5 YPG |
| Kaden Feagin | RB | 329 YDS / 2 TD / 41.1 YPG / 4.9 YPC |
| Dylan Rosiek | LB | 41 TKL / 3.0 TFL |
| Xavier Scott | DB | 38 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 2 INT / 3 PD |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DL | 31 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 3.5 SACK |
| Miles Scott | DB | 39 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
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