Free NCAA Pick: Kansas vs. Illinois Odds
Looking for Kansas Jayhawks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini free NCAA Week 2 picks & NCAA odds? NCAA betting sees the Jayhawks taking on the Fighting Illini on Saturday, September 7th at the Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Cappers Picks provides complimentary NCAA handicapping picks all season long including all NCAA Week 2 games so stay tuned for more FREE NCAA predictions like this Kansas Illinois matchup.
2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 2
(1-0) Kansas Jayhawks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (1-0)
Date: Saturday, September 7th
Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL), Champaign, IL
Week 2 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Kansas -5.5 | Illinois +5.5
Week 2 CFB Moneyline Odds: Kansas -218 | Illinois +176
College Football Betting Total: O/U 55.5
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Jayhawks vs. Fighting Illini Gameday
Get ready for a barnburner in Champaign this Saturday, September 7th, as the Kansas Jayhawks take on the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium! Both teams are coming off 1-0 starts, and this Week 2 matchup is packed with intrigue for bettors. Kansas, coming in as 5.5-point favorites, has looked solid and sharp out of the gate, but don’t sleep on Illinois, who’ll be looking to defend home turf as a live dog at +176 on the moneyline.
Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas is off to a strong start this season, moving to 1-0 after a 48-3 victory over Lindenwood. This game was not covered by any betting lines.
The Jayhawks took control early, leading 7-0 after the first quarter. From there, they dominated the game, adding 27 points in the second quarter to lead 34-0 at halftime. Kansas continued to outscore Lindenwood in the second half, adding another 7 points in the third quarter. The Lions managed to get on the board in the fourth quarter, but Kansas still won by a margin of 45 points, with the game’s total score ending at 51 points.
Kansas Jayhawks Stats
Quarterback Jalon Daniels connected on 60% of his passes for 148 yards in Kansas’ 48-3 win, with his longest completion going for 53 yards. Luke Grimm was his top target, hauling in six catches for 111 yards and one touchdown. Daniels added one touchdown pass and one interception to his stat line.
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The Jayhawks’ offense put up 530 yards of total offense, with 331 yards coming on the ground. Devin Neal led the rushing attack with 112 yards on just eight carries, averaging 14 yards per attempt. Kansas found the end zone four times on the ground and twice through the air.
After holding Lindenwood to just 75 rushing yards in their previous game, Kansas’ defense will look to continue their strong play. The Jayhawks allowed just 127 passing yards on 18 completions, with one interception. In total, they gave up only 202 yards of offense and three points, while allowing just 12 first downs.
Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois is off to a strong start this season, moving to 1-0 after a 45-0 win over Eastern Illinois. The Illini wasted no time, jumping out to a 14-0 lead and never looking back. By halftime, they had extended their lead to 31-0, and they added another touchdown in the third quarter, with the game ending 45-0.
There were no betting lines available for this matchup.
Illinois Fighting Illini Stats
Illinois’ offense was in top form in their 45-0 win, racking up 488 total yards and 27 first downs. The ground game was particularly effective, gaining 246 yards and scoring twice, while the passing attack added 242 yards and four touchdowns.
Quarterback Luke Altmyer completed 79.2% of his passes for 213 yards and four touchdowns, finishing with a passer rating of 143.23. Kaden Feagin led the rushing attack with 108 yards on 16 carries, while Pat Bryant was the top receiver with five catches for 63 yards and two touchdowns.
Illinois’ defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Eastern Illinois to just 196 total yards. The secondary was particularly effective, picking off two passes and limiting Eastern Illinois to 147 passing yards on 16 completions. The Illini also held their opponent to just 49 rushing yards on 22 attempts.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Kansas Jayhawks are 2-3 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Illinois Fighting Illini are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Kansas Jayhawks are 3-7 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Illinois Fighting Illini have gone 7-3 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Kansas Jayhawks’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Illinois Fighting Illini’s have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 2 NCAA Betting Prediction: Illinois +5.5
Kansas brings firepower, but Illinois’ defense could make this spread interesting. At 55.5 on the total, sharp bettors should be looking closely at the under, especially if Illinois can slow the tempo and force Kansas into long drives.
Our projections have Illinois winning this week two matchup against Kansas by a score of 29-21. Illinois is the +5.5 point underdogs, making them a good bet to cover the spread.
With the over/under line set at 55.5 points, we recommend taking the under, as our model projects a combined 50 points.
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Kansas Jayhawks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA Betting Tweet Of The Day
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— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) September 2, 2024
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