Illinois vs. Penn State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Penn State Nittany Lions will enter a battle of the unbeaten on Saturday night when they host the Illinois Fighting Illini. Can Drew Allar and the Nittany Lions stay perfect at home as a big favorite? Matt McCuen is taking action on this big spread in Illinois vs. Penn State.
Matt McCuen - September 28, 2024, 10:30 AM EDT
5 minIllinois vs. Penn State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Penn State Nittany Lions will host the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday night for a crucial Big Ten matchup.
Most people did not have the Illini being ranked after one month on their bingo cards coming into the season. As we approach October, the vibes are high in Champagne.
Illinois has wins over two ranked teams (Kansas & Nebraska). The strong start has earned the Illini the 19th ranking in the nation.
The Illini have not won more than eight games since 2001, when they went 10-2 under head coach Ron Turner. A win tonight would be program-changing.
Illinois vs. Penn State Start Time, Where To Watch, Odds
- Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: NBC
Illinois vs. Penn State Odds
- Spread: Illinois +17.5 (-110), Penn State -17.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 47.5 (-110), U 47.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Illinois (+680), Penn State (-1100)
Illinois vs. Penn State Prediction
Junior Luke Altmyer is off to a strong start this season, passing for 862 yards, ten touchdowns, and zero interceptions.
Illinois native Kaden Feagin leads the ground game with 242 yards and three touchdowns.
Pat Bryant leads the squad with 309 yards and six touchdowns.
The Illini defense ranks 25th, allowing 16.7 points per game.
Penn State enters play with a perfect 3-0 record and is ranked ninth in the nation. James Franklin and the Nittany Lions are among the teams benefiting from the playoff expansion. Penn State has never made the college football playoffs.
On paper, this is a top-ten team in college football. The question is, can this team finally live up to the expectations?
The Nittany Lions have looked strong thus far, and are coming off a 56-0 win over Kent State. Drew Allar leads the offense with 729 yards, eight touchdowns, and one interception.
Junior Nicholas Singelton had rushed for a team-high 314 yards and two touchdowns.
Tyler Warren has been the top target in the passing game, producing 226 yards and two touchdowns.
Penn State ranks 15th in the nation, allowing opponents 13.0 points per game.
Illinois vs. Penn State Pick
Let’s take a look at this line.
Illinois is 4-0 and ranked 19th in the nation, yet we see them as a 17.5/18 point underdog
The line here screams Penn State.
Penn State has a top-tier defensive unit that will shut down Illinois today.
The defense will set Allar and company up with multiple short fields, which will help the Nittany Lions win by a wide margin.
Pick: Penn State -17 (-115) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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