Nebraska vs. Illinois Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Illinois Fighting Illini meet on Friday night for a Big Ten affair. Who has the edge? Matt McCuen shares his Nebraska vs. Illinois prediction and pick.
Matt McCuen - October 6, 2023, 11:54 AM EDT
7 minNebraska vs. Illinois Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Illinois Fighting Illini will clash from Champaign on Friday night for a Big Ten affair.
Nebraska vs. Illinois Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: October 6, 2023
- Time: 8:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: FS1
Nebraska vs. Illinois Odds
- Spread: Nebraska +3 (+100), Illinois -3 (-120)
- Moneyline: Nebraska (+145), Illinois (-155)
- Total: O/U 42 (-110)
Nebraska vs. Illinois Prediction
Nebraska enters play with a record of 2-3 on the season.
The Cornhuskers snapped their modest two-game win streak on Saturday, losing 45-7 to Michigan.
Heinrich Haarberg leads the Huskers offense. Haarberg took over as the starter a couple of weeks ago and has played well. The sophomore has thrown for 477 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception.
Haarberg leads the team in rushing with 270 yards and two touchdowns.
Billy Kemp IV has been the top reviver for the Huskers, racking up 193 yards and one touchdown.
The Fighting Illini will begin play 2-3 after a bad loss over the weekend to Purdue.
Illinois is yet to cover a spread this (0-5 ATS)
Luke Altmyer leads the Fighting Illini offense. Altmyer has thrown for 1076 yards, five touchdowns, and seven interceptions.
Running back Reggie Love II leads the team in rushing with 248 yards and one touchdown.
Isaiah Williams is the Fighting Illini's best playmaker. Williams has 446 receiving yards on the season.
Nebraska vs. Illinois Pick
Illinois is due to cover a spread, and they will get it done at home tonight.
Illinois has the better offense in a game where points will be limited.
Overall, the Fighting Illini have two good losses, losing to Penn State and Kansas.
Nebraska's only two wins came against two bad teams in Northern Illinois and Louisiana Tech.
This is a bad offense that will struggle to put up points tonight.
Pick: Illinois -3 -120 is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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