- Kansas is a -3.5 point favorite vs. Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 58.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPN2
The Illinois Fighting Illini visit David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium to take on the Kansas Jayhawks on Sep. 8. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in Lawrence.
Kansas is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).
The Illinois vs. Kansas Over/Under is 57.5 total points.
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Illinois vs. Kansas Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 2
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois | +3.5 -110 | 57.5 -110 | +145 |
| Kansas | -3.5 -110 | 57.5 -110 | -175 |
Illinois vs Kansas Prediction for Week 2
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Kansas will win this game with 61.2% confidence.
Illinois vs Kansas Spread Prediction for Week 2
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Kansas will cover the spread with 53.4% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Illinois and Kansas, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Best Illinois Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Illinois players for Week 2, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Pat Bryant has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Isaiah Williams has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 3 of his last 4 games (+1.80 Units / 40% ROI)
Best Kansas Player Prop Best Bets Today
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Kansas players for Week 2, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Jason Bean has hit the Passing Yards Over in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 87% ROI)
- Lawrence Arnold has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 6 of his last 8 games (+3.60 Units / 39% ROI)
- Jalon Daniels has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 85% ROI)
- Quentin Skinner has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Devin Neal has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Jason Bean has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 80% ROI)
- Luke Grimm has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 3 of his last 4 games at home (+1.80 Units / 38% ROI)
- Jalon Daniels has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 3 of his last 4 games (+1.80 Units / 36% ROI)
- Jason Bean has hit the TD Passes Over in 2 of his last 3 games (+1.00 Units / 31% ROI)
- Jalon Daniels has hit the TD Passes Over in 2 of his last 4 games (+0.35 Units / 8% ROI)
Illinois Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Illinois has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.70 Units / 57% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games (+5.27 Units / 31% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the Spread in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 90% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.75 Units / 26% ROI)
Kansas Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Kansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.90 Units / 64% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 games (+3.90 Units / 49% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 12 games (+3.30 Units / 23% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the Team Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.85 Units / 49% ROI)
Illinois Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Illinois is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Illinois is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 30.3% ROI
- Illinois is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Illinois is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Kansas Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kansas is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Kansas is 5-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.3 Units / 23.16% ROI
- Kansas is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Kansas is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Kansas: Keys to the Game vs. Illinois
Kansas is 1-14 (.059) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush since the 2021 season– 5th-worst in FBS; Average: .381
Kansas is 1-13 (.059) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush since the 2021 season– tied for 3rd-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .286
Kansas is winless (0-9) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2021 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .273
Kansas is 2-16 (.105) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs since the 2021 season– 10th-worst in FBS; Average: .384
Matchup Notes for Illinois vs. Kansas
Kansas gained 3,135 yards on 232 receptions (13.5 YPR) in the 2022 season — tied for 17th-best among FBS skill players. Illinois’s defense allowed just 10.6 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for 10th-best among FBS defenses.
Kansas’s WRs gained 2,222 yards on 151 receptions (14.7 YPR) in the 2022 season — tied for 27th-best among FBS WRs. Illinois’s defense allowed just 10.6 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for 10th-best among FBS defenses.
Kansas’s WRs gained 2,222 yards on 151 receptions (14.7 YPR) in the 2022 season — fourth-best among Big 12 WRs. Illinois’s defense allowed just 10.6 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for 10th-best among FBS defenses.
Illinois’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.1% of 742 attempts since the 2021 season — 18th-worst among FBS offenses. Kansas’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.3% of attempts since the 2021 season — fifth-best among P5 defenses.
Illinois’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.1% of 742 attempts since the 2021 season — 18th-worst among FBS offenses. Kansas’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.3% of attempts since the 2021 season — second-best among Big 12 defenses.
Illinois’s QBs has thrown for 5,167 passing yards in 26 games (just 198.7 YPG) since the 2021 season — 18th-worst among FBS teams. Kansas’s defense has allowed 254.1 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — fourth-worst among Big 12 defenses.
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends
Illinois’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.1% of 742 attempts since the 2021 season — 18th-worst among FBS offenses. Kansas’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.3% of attempts since the 2021 season — fifth-best among P5 defenses.
Illinois’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.1% of 742 attempts since the 2021 season — 18th-worst among FBS offenses. Kansas’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.3% of attempts since the 2021 season — second-best among Big 12 defenses.
Illinois’s QBs has thrown for 5,167 passing yards in 26 games (just 198.7 YPG) since the 2021 season — 18th-worst among FBS teams. Kansas’s defense has allowed 254.1 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — fourth-worst among Big 12 defenses.
Illinois Skill Players averaged just 6.9 yards per reception (138 yards/20 catches) on 3rd and long in the 2022 season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 13.3
Illinois’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 7.9% of 394 attempts in the 2022 season — tied for 25th-worst among FBS offenses. Kansas’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 10.5% of attempts in the 2022 season — fifth-best among Big 12 defenses.
Kansas Offensive Stats & Trends
Kansas gained 3,135 yards on 232 receptions (13.5 YPR) in the 2022 season — tied for 17th-best among FBS skill players. Illinois’s defense allowed just 10.6 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for 10th-best among FBS defenses.
Kansas’s WRs gained 2,222 yards on 151 receptions (14.7 YPR) in the 2022 season — tied for 27th-best among FBS WRs. Illinois’s defense allowed just 10.6 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for 10th-best among FBS defenses.
Kansas’s WRs gained 2,222 yards on 151 receptions (14.7 YPR) in the 2022 season — fourth-best among Big 12 WRs. Illinois’s defense allowed just 10.6 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for 10th-best among FBS defenses.
Kansas gained 3,135 yards on 232 receptions (13.5 YPR) in the 2022 season — tied for best among Big 12 skill players. Illinois’s defense allowed just 10.6 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for fourth-best among P5 defenses.
Kansas’s WRs gained 2,222 yards on 151 receptions (14.7 YPR) in the 2022 season — tied for 27th-best among FBS WRs. Illinois’s defense allowed just 11.2 Yards Per Reception to WRs in the 2022 season — tied for seventh-best among FBS defenses.
Illinois Fighting Illini Defensive Stats & Trends
Illinois had 21 interceptions in the 2022 season– most in FBS
Illinois allowed 6 rushing TDs on 342 carries (57 Carries Per TD) in the 2022 season– 4th best in FBS; Average: 23.8
Illinois had 21 interceptions in the 2022 season– most among Power 5 Teams
Illinois averaged 1.91 interceptions per game (21/11) in the 2022 season– best in FBS; Average: 0.82
Illinois averaged 1.91 interceptions per game (21/11) in the 2022 season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 0.83
Kansas Jayhawks Defensive Stats & Trends
Kansas has allowed 79 TDs in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– worst in FBS; Average: 2.1
Kansas has tackled opponents for a loss on just 100 of 972 rushing attempts (10% TFL%) since the 2021 season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 16%.
Kansas has allowed 115 TDs since the 2021 season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 3.0
Kansas has tackled opponents for a loss on just 17 of 203 rushing attempts (8% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 15%.
Kansas tackled opponents for a loss on just 55 of 476 rushing attempts (12% TFL%) in the 2022 season– 3rd worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 16%.
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