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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 6
(2-3) Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (2-3)
Date: Friday, October 6th
Time: 8:00 ET
Venue: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
NCAA Week 6 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Nebraska +3.5 | Illinois -3.5
Week 6 CFB Moneyline Odds: Nebraska +134 | Illinois -167
College Football Betting Total: O/U 44.5
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Get ready for some exciting NCAA football action in Week 6! On Friday, October 6th, the (2-3) Nebraska Cornhuskers will go head-to-head with the (2-3) Illinois Fighting Illini, and we’ve got all the essential details you need.
The game kicks off at 8:00 ET and will be broadcasted on Fox Sports 1.
The showdown will take place at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL. For those looking to wager on the game, the current ATS Betting Lines are Nebraska +3.5 and Illinois -3.5, with Moneyline Odds at Nebraska +134 and Illinois -167. The College Football Betting Total is set at O/U 44.5.
Nebraska will be looking for revenge in this week’s game, as the most recent matchup between the teams ended in a 26-9 win for Illinois. In the game, Illinois threw for 179 yards while averaging 9.0 yards per completion.
Nebraska ran for 60 compared to 188 for Illinois.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers
Against Michigan, the Cornhuskers trailed by -21 going into the 4th quarter and ended up losing by a score of 45-7.
Nebraska’s average scoring differential for the season is -5 leading to an ATS mark of 2-3. The Cornhuskers have been favored three times and the underdog in two games
So far in this season, Nebraska has posted an over/under record of 2-3.
On average, their matchups have yielded a combined score of 42.6 points, with the typical over/under line set at 45.3 points.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Stats
In the rushing game, the Cornhuskers are currently 25th in college football with 191 attempts per game.
This has resulted in an average of 209 rushing yards per game, putting them 13th nationally. Their passing game has averaged 21.6 passes and 139.4 yards per game. When it comes to scoring, they are 72nd, averaging 18.8 points per game.
This season, the Cornhuskers’ defense has allowed 86.8 rushing yards per contest, placing them 183rd. Opponents are averaging 238.8 passing yards, and opposing quarterbacks hold a passer rating of 89.8 when facing Nebraska.
They currently hold the 47th spot in NCAA points allowed.
The Cornhuskers’ offense scored one rushing touchdown vs. Michigan while gaining 106 rushing yards on 21 attempts. Unfortunately, their passing game couldn’t find the endzone and concluded with 199 yards from 25 pass attempts.
Illinois Fighting Illini
Against Purdue, the Fighting Illini trailed by -21 going into the 4th quarter and ended up losing by a score of 44-19.
So far, Illinois has been favored two times and the underdog in two games.
This has led to an ATS record of 3-2 and an average scoring differential of -9.
So far in this season, Illinois has posted an over/under record of 2-2-1. On average, their matchups have yielded a combined score of 52.2 points, with the typical over/under line set at 49.9 points.
Illinois Fighting Illini Stats
On offense, Illinois comes into the game averaging 21.6, which is 66th in the NCAA. On average, they are averaging 242.6 passing yards (51st) compared to 72nd in rushing yards.
For the season, they are averaging 167 rushing attempts per contest.
The Fighting Illini’s ended with 32 pass attempts vs Purdue, racking up 226 yards and one score. In the rushing department, they averaged 4.4 yards per carry, resulting in one rushing touchdown.
The Fighting Illini defense comes into the game with seven sacks, and ranked 1st in QB hurries. In terms of points allowed, they are giving up 30.6 points per game (97th).
When it comes to defending the pass, they are ranked 111th in the NCAA, allowing an average of 239.8 passing yards per game. Additionally, Illinois’ run defense comes in allowing 179.6 rushing yards per contest.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Cornhuskers are 3-2 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Fighting Illini are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Cornhuskers are 5-4 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Fighting Illini have gone 7-3 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Cornhuskers’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Fighting Illini’s have an over/under record of 2-0-1 in their last 3 games at home.
Nebraska vs. Illinois Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornhuskers | +123 | +135 | +3.5 | +3.5 |
| Fighting Illini | -150 | -166 | -3.5 | -3.5 |
4* Free Week 6 NCAA Betting Prediction: Nebraska +3.5
Illinois are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games, and the Illini are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games at home.
Illinois’ offense has been below average when it comes down to third-down conversions.
I’m not banking on a sudden improvement, and I’m leaning towards Nebraska +3.5.
My model has this one at 40 total points.
Play UNDER the total.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Nebraska’s last 14 games, plus the total has hit in 4 of the last 6 for Illinois.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA Betting Tweet Of The Day
Tonight, @TankWright will be featured on the @BretBielema Radio Show. Listen live on https://t.co/YgW1ySMNMv as we take a week break from Papa Del's due to scheduling with the Friday game.#Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy pic.twitter.com/yQqbLr84Q2
— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) October 4, 2023
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