Big Ten opponents match up when the No. 24 Michigan Wolverines (4-2) and the No. 22 Illinois Fighting Illini (5-1) square off on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL).

The Wolverines are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-4.5), against the Fighting Illini. The over/under for this game is 44.5 points.

Keep reading to check out our betting preview for this this game between the Wolverines and the Fighting Illini, and uncover all of our expert picks here, too!

Michigan vs. Illinois betting lines

• Spread favorite: Wolverines (-4.5)
• Moneyline: Wolverines (-190), Fighting Illini (+157)
• Total: 44.5 points
• TV Channel: CBS
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Michigan vs. Illinois betting info and stats

Michigan has one win against the spread so far this season (1-5-0). Michigan has yet to cover the spread when playing as the favorite by at least 4.5 points (a 0-3 ATS record). Michigan has won three of its three games played as the moneyline favorite this season. Illinois has won three games against the spread so far this season (3-1-1). Illinois has covered the spread three times (3-0) when it has been underdogs of 4.5 or more points. Illinois has been the moneyline underdog three times this year, going 2-1 in those games.

Michigan vs. Illinois recent stats and trends

Michigan Wolverines

• Michigan has covered the spread once in its past three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• The final combined score of the past three Michigan games has gone over the set total each time.
• The last three Michigan games averaged 39.5 total points, five fewer points than this matchup’s point total.

Illinois Fighting Illini

• Illinois is 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall during its last three matchups.
• The final combined score of the last three Illinois games has exceeded the set total two times.
• The past three Illinois games averaged 1.7 more points (46.2) than this matchup’s point total.

Michigan vs. Illinois key players

Michigan Wolverines

• Davis Warren has thrown for 444 yards (88.8 ypg) to lead Michigan, completing 66.7% of his passes and recording two touchdown passes compared to six interceptions this season.
• Kalel Mullings has carried the ball 91 times for a team-high 589 yards on the ground and has found the end zone six times as a runner.
• Donovan Edwards has racked up 353 yards on 73 attempts, scoring three times.
• Colston Loveland’s leads his squad with 261 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 29 receptions (out of 41 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
• Semaj Morgan has put together a 78-yard season so far with one touchdown, hauling in 13 passes on 19 targets.
• Marlin Klein has been the target of 12 passes and compiled seven grabs for 75 yards, an average of 12.5 yards per contest.
• Josaiah Stewart leads the team with five sacks, and also has eight TFL and 14 tackles.
• Ernest Hausmann is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 37 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one interception.
• Will Johnson has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 10 tackles and two passes defended.

Illinois Fighting Illini

• Luke Altmyer has recored 1,426 passing yards, or 237.7 per game, so far this season. He has completed 67.7% of his passes and has recorded 14 touchdowns with one interception. He’s also contributed on the ground with 15 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner one time.
• Kaden Feagin has rushed 67 times for 306 yards, with three touchdowns.
• Josh McCray has run for 181 yards across 41 carries, scoring three touchdowns. He’s chipped in with nine catches for 91 yards and one touchdown.
• Pat Bryant paces his squad with 446 receiving yards on 26 catches with seven touchdowns.
• Zakhari Franklin has 29 receptions (on 45 targets) for a total of 352 yards (58.7 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Collin Dixon has racked up 137 reciving yards (22.8 ypg) this season.
• Gabe Jacas has three sacks to lead the team, and also has two TFL and 15 tackles.
• Dylan Rosiek, Illinois’ tackle leader, has 20 tackles, one TFL, and 1.5 sacks this year.
• Xavier Scott has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 10 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.