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    At 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, the Illinois Fighting Illini (5-5) play at the Iowa Hawkeyes (8-2).

    The Hawkeyes are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3), against the Fighting Illini. The over/under for this matchup is 32 points.

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    Game Info for Iowa vs. Illinois

    • Game Day: Saturday, November 18, 2023
    • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
    • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
    • Location: Iowa City, Iowa
    • Stadium: Kinnick Stadium
    Iowa vs Illinois Betting Information
    Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
    Iowa -3 -107 -114 32 -109 -111 -153 +130

    Iowa Pick Insights

    • Iowa has a 5-5-0 record against the spread this season.
    • Iowa has a 2-4 record against the spread in games it was favored by 3 points or more this season.
    • Two of Iowa’s 10 games with a set total have hit the over (20%).

    Iowa Stats & Insights

    • Iowa has struggled offensively, ranking worst in the FBS (243 yards per game) this season. However, the defense ranks eighth-best in the nation, surrendering just 280.7 yards per game.
    • Iowa has struggled offensively, ranking 11th-worst in the FBS (18.8 points per game) this season. The defense, however, ranks third-best, surrendering only 12.3 points per game.
    • While Iowa ranks fourth-worst in the FBS in passing offense with 122 passing yards per game, it’s been a different story with the defense, which ranks 10th-best (168.8 passing yards per game allowed).
    • Iowa owns the 104th-ranked offense this year in terms of rushing yards (121 per game), and has been better on defense, ranking 22nd-best with just 111.9 rushing yards allowed per game.
    • While Iowa ranks seventh-worst in the FBS in third-down percentage at 30%, it’s been a different situation on the other side of the ball, ranking 19th-best (31% third-down percentage allowed).
    • Iowa has forced 12 total turnovers (89th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 15 times (79th in the FBS) for -3a turnover margin of -3, 93rd-ranked in college football.

    Iowa’s Best Players

    • Deacon Hill has thrown for 715 yards (71.5 ypg) to lead Iowa, completing 46.5% of his passes and recording four touchdown passes compared to five interceptions this season.
    • The team’s top rusher, Leshon Williams, has carried the ball 123 times for 614 yards (61.4 per game), scoring one time.
    • Kaleb Johnson has piled up 332 yards on 84 carries, scoring two times.
    • Erick All has hauled in 21 receptions for 299 yards (29.9 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
    • Nico Ragaini has hauled in 19 receptions totaling 167 yards so far this campaign.
    • Diante Vines has a total of 134 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 12 passes and scoring one touchdown.
    • Joe Evans has racked up four sacks to pace the team, while also picking up seven TFL and 33 tackles.
    • Jay Higgins is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s collected 107 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and one interception.
    • Sebastian Castro leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 44 tackles, five TFL, and three passes defended.

    Illinois Betting Insights

    • Illinois has covered the spread only twice in 10 opportunities this season.
    • Illinois is 1-3 against the spread when an underdog by 3 points or more this year.
    • Illinois games have hit the over in five out of 10 opportunities (50%).

    Illinois Pick Insights

    • Illinois ranks 60th with 395.7 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 81st with 387.9 total yards allowed per game on the defensive side of the ball.
    • From an offensive standpoint, Illinois is posting 23.8 points per game (90th-ranked). It ranks 101st in the FBS on defense (29.3 points allowed per game).
    • From an offensive standpoint, Illinois is posting 263.3 passing yards per contest (39th-ranked). It ranks 79th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (233.6 passing yards given up per game).
    • Illinois is generating 132.4 rushing yards per game on offense this season (93rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 154.3 rushing yards per game (80th-ranked) on defense.
    • Illinois’ defense has been a bottom-25 unit on third down this season, allowing a 45.3% third-down conversion rate, which ranks 14th-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 85th with a 45.3% third-down rate.
    • Illinois has a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, 22nd-worst at -6.

    Illinois’ Best Players

    • Luke Altmyer has thrown for 1,888 yards (188.8 yards per game) while completing 64.8% of his passes and tossing 13 touchdown passes with 10 interceptions this season. He’s also run for 282 yards with three touchdowns.
    • Kaden Feagin has rushed for 438 yards on 95 carries so far this year while scoring two times on the ground.
    • Reggie Love III has run for 392 yards across 75 carries, scoring three touchdowns.
    • Isaiah Williams’ 893 receiving yards (89.3 yards per game) lead the team. He has 68 catches on 108 targets with five touchdowns.
    • Pat Bryant has recorded 520 receiving yards (52 yards per game) and six touchdowns on 36 receptions.
    • Casey Washington’s 46 targets have resulted in 32 receptions for 394 yards and one touchdown.
    • Jer’Zhan Newton paces the team with 5.5 sacks, and also has six TFL and 37 tackles.
    • Dylan Rosiek, Illinois’ top tackler, has 52 tackles, four TFL, and one sack this year.
    • Xavier Scott leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 51 tackles and three passes defended.
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