- Illinois is a -20 point favorite vs. C Michigan
- Central Michigan vs. Illinois Total(Over/Under): 51.5 points
- TV Channel: PEAC
The Central Michigan Chippewas (1-1) visit Memorial Stadium to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini (2-0) on Sep. 14 in Champaign, IL. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT.
Illinois is a betting favorite in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -20 (-110).
The Central Michigan vs. Illinois Over/Under is 51.5 total points.
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Central Michigan vs. Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Central Michigan | +20 -110 | 51.5 -110 | +800 |
| Illinois | -20 -110 | 51.5 -110 | -1400 |
Central Michigan vs Illinois Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this game with 90.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both teams, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Central Michigan vs Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Illinois will cover the spread with 73.9% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Central Michigan Against the Spread (ATS) Record
C Michigan is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- Central Michigan is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.65 Units / -100% ROI
- Central Michigan is 2-0 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 88.89% ROI
- Central Michigan is 0-2 when betting the Under for -2.15 Units / -100% ROI
Illinois Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Illinois is 2-0 against the spread this college football season (+2 Units / 93.02% ROI).
- Illinois is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.8 Units / 180% ROI
- Illinois is 0-2 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
- Illinois is 2-0 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
Central Michigan: Keys to the Game vs. Illinois
Central Michigan is 3-7 (.273) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-28th-worst in FBS; Average: .517
Central Michigan is 3-8 (.231) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– T-36th-worst in FBS; Average: .395
Central Michigan is 2-8 (.200) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-25th-worst in FBS; Average: .407
Central Michigan is 7-9 (.389) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2022 season– T-36th-worst in FBS; Average: .529
Illinois: Keys to the Game vs. Central Michigan
Illinois is 5-5 (.500) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2023 season– T-35th-best in FBS; Average: .390
Illinois is 7-1 (.778) when scoring 22 or more points since the 2023 season– T-24th-best in FBS; Average: .606
Illinois is 7-2 (.700) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– 31st-best in FBS; Average: .517
Illinois is 7-3 (.700) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– T-34th-best in FBS; Average: .566
Matchup Notes for Central Michigan vs. Illinois
Illinois’s TEs has 3 receptions in 2 games (just 1.5 per game) this season — worst among Big Ten TEs. Central Michigan’s defense has allowed just 11.0 receptions per game this season — T-10th-best among FBS defenses.
Illinois’s TEs have just 19.5 receiving yards per game this season — 2nd-worst among Big Ten TEs. Central Michigan’s defense has allowed just 107.5 receiving yards per game this season — 11th-best among FBS defenses.
Illinois’s RBs have just 8.5 receiving yards per game this season — T-28th-worst among FBS RBs. Central Michigan’s defense has allowed just 107.5 receiving yards per game this season — 11th-best among FBS defenses.
Joe Labas (CMC) has thrown 5 interceptions this season — T-2nd-most of Qualified Quarterbacks. Illinois’s defense has caused 5 interceptions this season — T-2nd-most among FBS defenses.
Joe Labas (CMC) has thrown 5 interceptions this season — T-2nd-most of Qualified Quarterbacks. Illinois’s defense has caused 5 interceptions this season — T-most among Big Ten defenses.
Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends
Central Michigan QBs have 7 completions for 20 or more yards on 1st down this season– T-4th-most among FBS Teams
Central Michigan Skill Players have averaged just 16.1 receptions per game (226/14) since the 2023 season– 31st-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 18.9
Central Michigan RBs have averaged just 4.0 Yards per Carry (463 yards/117 carries) in the 4th quarter since the 2022 season– T-11th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0
Central Michigan RBs have no touchdowns on 54 receptions since the 2023 season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.7
Central Michigan RBs have averaged just 3.5 Yards per Carry (260 yards/74 carries) in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– T-7th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends
Illinois’s TEs has 3 receptions in 2 games (just 1.5 per game) this season — worst among Big Ten TEs. Central Michigan’s defense has allowed just 11.0 receptions per game this season — T-10th-best among FBS defenses.
Illinois Skill Players have averaged just 9.7 yards per reception (473 yards/49 catches) on 3rd and long since the 2022 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 13.2
Illinois’s TEs have just 19.5 receiving yards per game this season — 2nd-worst among Big Ten TEs. Central Michigan’s defense has allowed just 107.5 receiving yards per game this season — 11th-best among FBS defenses.
Illinois Skill Players have averaged just 9.7 yards per reception (473 yards/49 catches) on 3rd and long since the 2022 season– worst among Big Ten Teams; Average: 12.6
Illinois TEs have averaged just 1.5 receptions per game (3/2) this season– worst among Big Ten Teams; Average: 4.3
Central Michigan Chippewas Defensive Stats & Trends
Central Michigan has forced 4 fumbles on 488 carries (122.0 Carries Per Fumble) since the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 41.3
Central Michigan has no interceptions (68 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 37.4
Central Michigan has forced 4 fumbles on 488 carries (122.0 Carries Per Fumble) since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 41.2
Central Michigan has intercepted 10 of 767 attempts (76.7 pass attempts per int.) since the 2022 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 37.2
Central Michigan has no interceptions and 22 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9.5
Illinois Fighting Illini Defensive Stats & Trends
Illinois has tackled opponents for a loss on just 3 of 55 rushing attempts (6% TFL%) this season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 19%.
Illinois has 5 interceptions this season– T-2nd-most in FBS
Illinois has allowed first downs on 24% of rush attempts on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 11%
Illinois has tackled opponents for a loss on just 3 of 55 rushing attempts (6% TFL%) this season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 17%.
Illinois has allowed 17 first down receptions in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 2nd-most in the Big Ten
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