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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 14
(8-3) Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Northwestern Wildcats (4-7)
Date: Saturday, November 30th
Time: 12:00 ET
Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Week 14 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Illinois -7.5 | Northwestern +7.5
Week 14 CFB Moneyline Odds: Illinois -286 | Northwestern +234
College Football Betting Total: O/U 44
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Get ready for a classic Big Ten showdown as Illinois and Northwestern clash for the “Land of Lincoln” Trophy!
Illinois comes into this week 14 matchup with a record of 8-3, while Northwestern is 4-7 on the season.
The game is set for 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th, at Wrigley Field in Chicago and will be broadcast on BTN.
This rivalry may be young, but it’s packed with pride and history. Illinois holds a narrow all-time edge, leading the series 57-55-5, and they’ve taken the trophy home in back-to-back seasons.
Bowl eligibility is on the line, with Illinois posting their best three-year win total since the turn of the millennium. This matchup at Wrigley Field adds a unique flair, evoking memories of their 2010 victory on this iconic turf.
Handicappers, take note: Illinois is laying -7.5, with the total set at a modest 44.
Can the Wildcats claw their way to a cover, or will the Illini dominate once again? The stakes couldn’t be higher!
Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois enters Week 14 against Northwestern with an 8-3 record, ranked 47th in our CFB power rankings. They are 4-1 at home and 1-2 on the road this season. Illinois is already bowl-eligible, with a 100% chance of qualifying. So far, they’ve been favored in just two games this season.
Their ATS record stands at 5-3, with a 2-1 mark on the road and 3-2 at home. As favorites, they are 1-1 against the spread, while they’ve gone 4-2 ATS as underdogs. Illinois has an average scoring margin of +6.5 points per game.
Illinois’ over/under record is 2-6, with their games averaging 49.6 points. This week’s line is set at 44 points, compared to their average over/under line of 48.8 points this season.
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Illinois Fighting Illini Stats
Illinois enters week 14 ranked 53rd in points per game, scoring 28.1, and we have them 40th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Luke Altmyer has thrown for 2,373 yards, completing 61% of his passes, with 20 touchdowns and just 3 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 102.
Illinois ranks 26th in passer rating nationally and 32nd in third-down conversions, converting 44.1% of their attempts. They are averaging 218.4 passing yards per game. Leading receiver Pat Bryant has 908 yards and 9 touchdowns. On the ground, Illinois is averaging 146.1 rushing yards per game.
Illinois’ defense heads into their matchup with Northwestern ranked 31st nationally, allowing 21.5 points per game. In their recent game against Rutgers, they gave up 31 points and 387 total yards, including 213 rushing yards and 174 passing yards.
Opponents are averaging 154.7 rushing yards per game against Illinois, while quarterbacks have posted a 60.7% completion rate and 212.1 passing yards per game.
Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern enters Week 14 with a 4-7 record, facing Illinois at home. They are ranked 88th in our power rankings and have a 0.0% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Wildcats are 1-3 this season.
Northwestern has been favored in just one game this season, going 1-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -8.4 points per game, and they are 3-5 against the spread.
The over/under line for this week is set at 44 points. Northwestern’s games have averaged 42.2 points, with their average over/under line at 41 points. Their over/under record is 4-4 for the season.
Northwestern Wildcats Stats
Northwestern’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 16.9 points per game, ranking 100th in the nation. In our offensive power rankings, they are 113th heading into week 14. Their third-down conversion rate is only 31.1%, and they average 98.7 rushing yards per game.
Jack Lausch leads the team with 1,427 passing yards, but he has thrown six interceptions compared to five touchdowns, resulting in a passer rating of 67. Cam Porter is the leading rusher with 448 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 3 yards per carry. Bryce Kirtz has 573 receiving yards on 37 catches but has not scored a touchdown.
Northwestern’s defense has allowed an average of 25.3 points per game this season, ranking 55th nationally. In their recent game against Michigan, they gave up 50 points, including five rushing touchdowns, while allowing 396 total yards.
Opponents have averaged 237.4 passing yards per game against Northwestern, completing 63.3% of their passes. On the ground, the Wildcats have allowed 123.6 rushing yards per game, ranking 44th in the country.
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Northwestern Wildcats NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Illinois Fighting Illini are 2-3 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Northwestern Wildcats are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Illinois Fighting Illini are 7-3 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Northwestern Wildcats have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Illinois Fighting Illini’s last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Northwestern Wildcats’ have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 14 NCAA Betting Prediction: Northwestern +7.5
Our projections have Illinois winning this week 14 matchup against Northwestern by a score of 24-20. Illinois is the -7.5 point favorite, and we see Northwestern covering the spread as the underdog.
With the over/under line sitting at 44 points, we recommend taking the over, as our projection has the total points at 26.
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