DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Not really sure he LIKES us. We're ahead of just Rutgers, Nebraska, Maryland and Indiana. (And he obviously took advantage of week 0 results and the wins by NW and ILL).
Pregame: Illinois at Indiana, Friday, September 2nd, 7:00pm CT, FS1
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I have, but I don't bet regularly.
Here are some facts from: https://betiq.teamrankings.com/coll...rends/custom-trend-tool/?select_team=Illinois
Since after the Wisconsin game bye week last year when Walter's defensive scheme truly clicked in, the Illini have covered 5 of the last 6 games, beating the spread by an average of 19 in the covers.
Someday Vegas bettors will figure out the Illini truly have a very good defense and also now finally a competent QB (and coaching) to go with their running game. For this one, I think the road effect is canceled by the advantage of playing a game already. Illinois should be a 14 pt favorite, and I won't be surprised if it's a blowout.
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
I want to believe. ILL !!!
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Nice (favorable) movement.........essentially "pick' em"
Wyoming used some bigger sets against us. Indiana will likely look to spread it out more. Definitely will need some more pressure this game through scheme or blitz from LBs as well. Glad we have a week under our belt to get some of the rust off.
Unfortunately, McCourt just got cut by the Jaguars.
JFGsCoffeeMug
BU:1 Trash cans:0
- Chicago
Bummer for James. Hope he gets picked up by someone else.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
'Stanford Steve & The Bear' predictions for Illinois vs. Indiana football
ESPN's "Stanford Steve" Coughlin and Chris "The Bear" Fallica made picks for the Illinois vs. Indiana Hoosiers football game on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022.
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ESPN broadcasters "Stanford Steve" Coughlin and Chris "The Bear" Fallica made predictions for Week 1 of college football on the episode of the "Stanford Steve & The Bear" podcast that came out Tuesday.
One of the games the pair discussed with the Illinois Fighting Illini at Indiana Hoosiers football game, which is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. CT/8 p.m. ET on Friday.
As of 4:30 p.m. CT on Wednesday, Indiana is a 2.5-point favorite against Illinois, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
Illinois comes into the game 1-0 overall after defeating Wyoming 38-6 on Saturday. This game is the season opener for the IU Hoosiers.
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI vs. INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING TRENDS
- Illinois is 4-0 ATS in the past four games overall.
- Illinois is 4-0 ATS in the past four road games.
- Illinois is 4-1 ATS in the past five Big Ten games.
- Indiana is 0-5 ATS in the past five home games.
- Indiana is 0-4 ATS in the past four Big Ten games.
- UNDER is 4-1 in the past five road games for Illinois.
- UNDER is 6-2-1 in the past nine Big Ten games for Illinois.
- OVER is 4-1 in the past five September games for Indiana.
- Home team is 5-2 ATS in the past seven meetings.
Take the Illini and the under (45.5).......?
Exact same thing I thought. This is pretty cool....then ruined by a red truck cab.
illini80
- Forgottonia
I don’t think that’s the truck they are actually pulling it to the game with. (I’m choosing to believe that anyway.) The decal on the truck is a freight company. No idea, but I’d assume we own our own tractor trailer if we going to the expense of a wrap like that. Which is awesome btw!
redwingillini11
White and Sixth
- North Aurora
Almost starting to get worried that everyone seems to be picking us for this game. What does Vegas know that the masses don't???
Haha... I work at Dynagraphics. Trailer looks amazing! Friend of mine owns McCleod and company colors are red. Probably the reasoning.
I think it could be simply because we've played a game already.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
I'm not mentally prepared for a heart attack game ... but man, it feels good to go in with a healthy dose of optimism to a game like this. Even if we lose, Bret and Co. have already done a more-than-decent job of changing the culture.
Indiana had a number of injuries last season and lost a number of guys in the transfer portal. Know they picked some guys up but not sure how they are favored in this game. The Indiana D was horrible last season. They had no running game last season and depth doesn't look strong at that position again this season. Lost best WR and TE. They have a lot of pieces that don't have a ton of experience together. I could be way off but unless Bazelak lights up our secondary I see Illinois winning by double digits.
Illinois went 3-3 in last 6 games last season. Indiana went 0-6 in last 6 games and least amount of points they gave up was 29 points. I look for the Indiana offense to move the markers more than last season. That being said, Am I missing something with the Indiana D and it improving so much?
Only one week in and played Wyoming, but we lead the nation in time of possession. We are #1
Illinois went 3-3 in last 6 games last season. Indiana went 0-6 in last 6 games and least amount of points they gave up was 29 points. I look for the Indiana offense to move the markers more than last season. That being said, Am I missing something with the Indiana D and it improving so much?
Only one week in and played Wyoming, but we lead the nation in time of possession. We are #1
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Yep, that and the team looked pretty good in that game and DeVito looked competent. Combine that with Indiana’s poor last season and plenty of question marks for them this year, and it isn’t surprising that Illini seem to be a trendy pick.
I know Indy have at least 3 DL transfers, and line play was a big problem for them last year. Most of their transfers are from P5 schools too unlike some of the small school guys Illinois brought in. That’s not meant to be a knock on those the Illini brought in. The linemen came from Cal, UCLA and Ole Miss, two LB from Miami and KY, and two RBs (another problem area for them) from Auburn and NC.
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