Last Updated on September 2, 2022 12:26 pm by Anthony Rome
Illinois vs. Indiana Prediction
Illinois will look to move to 2-0 on the new season when it faces Big Ten rival Indiana at 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday night in Bloomington, IN.
Given the success of the home team in previous meetings, do the Hoosiers offer the best chance to cash?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
153 Illinois Fighting Illini (+0.5) at 154 Indiana Hoosiers (-0.5); o/u 45.5
8:00 p.m. ET, Friday, September 2, 2022
Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN
Illinois vs. Indiana Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 67% of bets are on Illinois. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Illinois Fighting Illini Game Notes
The biggest weakness heading into the game on Saturday was Wyoming’s passing ability. They were one of the worst teams in the country last season, and a new quarterback didn’t help the cause. Transfer Andrew Peasley only managed to complete five out of his 25 passes for just 30 yards. He also had an interception.
Indiana Hooisers Game Notes
Indiana sophomore Donaven McCulley will move from quarterback to wide receiver. McCulley (6’5/200) saw some time at quarterback as a true freshman due to the injuries of Michael Penix Jr. and Jack Tuttle and completed 14-of-25 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns. Now with Missouri transfer Connor Bazelak coming and looking to be the QB1 for the Hoosiers, McCulley will make the transition to wide receiver for the 2022 season. He has the mobility and it was his specialty as a quarterback, and at 6-foot-5 will tower over most defenders, so hopefully, he can use and move the ball down the field as a pass-catcher this season.
Illinois vs. Indiana Betting Trends
Fighting Illini are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games
Under is 8-3 in Fighting Illini last 11 games overall
Over is 8-1 in Hoosiers last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record
Hoosiers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record
Illinois vs. Indiana Betting Prediction
The home team covered five of the previous seven meetings between these two teams but the Hoosiers are winless against the spread in their last four games, are winless in their last four conference matchups and are winless in their last five home games. The Fighting Illini, meanwhile, are a perfect 4-0 at the betting window in their last four games dating back to last season and are 4-0 against the spread in their last four road games.
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