Illinois will look to improve on its 7-6 record this week when they host Western Michigan in Week 1 action at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.



View Western Michigan vs Illinois Odds and Stats.

Betting Line: The home team opened as 10-point favorites in this NCAA football battle. No over under line was available early in the week, but was set to posted shortly.






Western Michigan Broncos Trends:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

Illinois Fighting Illini Trends:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

A few Broncos at Fighting Illini trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Michigan's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Michigan's last 6 games on the road
Western Michigan is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Illinois's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Illinois's last 7 games at home
Illinois is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
Illinois is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home


Next up:
Western Michigan home to Eastern Illinois, Saturday, September 8
Illinois at Arizona State, Saturday, September 8