The Illinois Fighting Illini will try to pick up win and cover the spread at Memorial Stadium on Saturday when they get a visit from the Michigan State Spartans in Week 10 action.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 25-22 win for the Spartans on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Michigan State Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Illinois will face the 2-6 Michigan State Spartans, who own a 2-6 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Illinois Fighting Illini are 3-5 so far this season while the Spartans are 3-5. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Illinois vs Michigan State injuries news.
The OddsShark Power Rankings have the Illinois Fighting Illini at No. 104 and the Michigan State Spartans at No. 84 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Illinois Fighting Illini No. 109-ranked offense (22.62 PPG) against a Michigan State Spartans defense that ranks No. 82 at 30 PPG. The Illinois Fighting Illini passing attack has averaged 167.5 yards per game, less than the Michigan State Spartans give up through the air (227.75 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the Michigan State Spartans own the league's No. 43-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 153.33 yards per game when on the road. Illinois, on the other hand, rates No. 76 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
LJ Scott went over the 100-yard mark (139) in his team's latest effort, but Michigan still defeated Michigan State by a score of 32-23.
Illinois was hammered in its last outing, as Minnesota ran up a 40-17 score against them at Memorial Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Michigan State home to Rutgers, Saturday, November 12th
Illinois at Wisconsin, Saturday, November 12th