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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 2
(1-0) Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Kansas Jayhawks (1-0)
Date: Friday, September 8th
Time: 7:30 ET
Venue: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
NCAA Week 2 ATS Betting Lines: Illinois +3 | Kansas -3
Week 2 CFB Moneyline Odds: Illinois +126 | Kansas -155
College Football Betting Total: O/U 58
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Last season, Illinois and Kansas did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, Kansas has the leg up at 2-1. The team’s split these games vs. the spread, each going 0-3.
In terms of scoring, Illinois and Kansas averaged 69 points and finished with an over/under record of 3-0.
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Illinois Fighting Illini
To open their season, Illinois faced off against Toledo and moved to 1-0 after a 30-28 win.
On the point-spread, Illinois was favored by 8.0 going into the game, giving them an ATs loss. On the over/under the combined 58 points surpassed the pre-game betting line of 45.5 points.
Illinois Fighting Illini Stats
Illinois was able to pick up the win, despite starting the season with a below average performance from last year’s offense that averaged 35.6 points per game.
The Fighting Illini’s defense finished the game by giving up 416 total yards. The team’s run defense allowed 186 yards rushing compared to 230 in the passing game.
Kansas Jayhawks
The Jayhawks head into this week’s matchup vs. Illinois hoping to start the year 2-0 after beating Missouri State (48-17) in their first game. There were no odds posted in Kansas’ last game against Missouri State.
Kansas Jayhawks Stats
Compared to an offense that averaged 35.6 points per game last season, Kansas’ 48 points is a good start for the team.
Kansas’ defense gave up 217 yards of offense. In the passing game, they allowed 143 while on the ground they gave up 74 yards.
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Kansas Jayhawks NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Fighting Illini are 4-1 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Jayhawks are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Fighting Illini are 8-2 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Jayhawks have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Fighting Illini’s last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Jayhawks’ have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last 3 games at home.
Illinois vs. Kansas Line Movement
Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fighting Illini | +139 | +126 | +4 | +3 |
Jayhawks | -175 | -156 | -4 | -3 |
4* Free Week 2 NCAA Betting Prediction: Illinois +3
This marks the sixth encounter in history between these schools, with the last one dating back to 1968. I anticipate that KU might face challenges containing the Illini running game.
Nevertheless, I believe they have a good chance to secure a victory on their home turf, although it’s likely to be a closely contested matchup.
An interesting trend I’ve discovered is that Illinois has an impressive 8-1 ATS record in its last nine away games.
Coming into this game, Kansas’ offense has been a below average group at converting on third downs. I’m not counting on them suddenly figuring this out and like Illinois +3.
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