Illinois vs Washington Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 9

BetMGM Betting Oct 24, 2025, 3:14 PM

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A general view of Husky Stadium during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Washington and Boise State, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

(AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Washington is a -4.5 point favorite vs. Illinois
Illinois vs. Washington Total (Over/Under): 54.5 points
TV Channel: BTN

Illinois (5-2) visit Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium to take on Washington (5-2) on Oct. 25 in Seattle, WA. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.

Washington is a betting favorite in Week 9, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Illinois vs. Washington Over/Under is 54.5 total points.

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Illinois vs. Washington Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

	Spread	Total (O/U)	Moneyline
Illinois	+4.5 -110	54.5 -110	165
Washington	-4.5 -110	54.5 -110	-200

Illinois vs Washington Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Washington will win this game with 64.4% 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 Illinois and Washington, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Illinois vs Washington Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Washington will cover the spread with 55.1% 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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Illinois Best Bets Today

Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+7.00 Units / 12% ROI)
Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in their last 6 away games (+6.00 Units / 89% ROI)
Illinois have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.65 Units / 33% ROI)
Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games (+4.40 Units / 8% ROI)
Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)

Washington Best Bets Today

Washington has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.00 Units / 26% ROI)
Washington has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.95 Units / 4% ROI)
Washington has hit the Team Total Under in 3 of their last 5 games (+0.85 Units / 15% ROI)
Washington has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 7 games at home (+0.80 Units / 11% ROI)
Washington have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 7 games at home (+0.70 Units / 9% ROI)

Illinois Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Illinois is 5-2 against the spread this college football season (+2.8 Units / 36.84% ROI).

Illinois is 4-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 5.74% ROI
Illinois is 4-3 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI
Illinois is 3-4 when betting the Under for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI

Washington Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Washington iss 3-4 against the spread this college football season (-1.4 Units / -18.42% ROI).

Washington is 5-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 3.59% ROI
Washington is 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -17.11% ROI
Washington is 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 8.97% ROI

Illinois: Keys to the Game vs. Washington

Washington have thrown 6.0 Passing TDs per Interception (12 passing TDs/2 interceptions) in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– T-4th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 1.6

Washington’s WRs has 288 receptions in 20 games (14.4 per game) since the 2024 season — 5th-best among Big Ten WRs. Illinois’s defense has allowed 3.9 receptions per game to TEs since the 2024 season — T-20th-worst among FBS defenses.

Washington’s WRs has 288 receptions in 20 games (14.4 per game) since the 2024 season — 5th-best among Big Ten WRs. Illinois’s defense has allowed 20.7 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 4th-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Washington has 441 receptions in 20 games (22.0 per game) since the 2024 season — 5th-best among Big Ten skill players. Illinois’s defense has allowed 20.7 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-22nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Washington’s QBs has thrown for 5,289 passing yards in 20 games (264.4 YPG) since the 2024 season — 31st-best among FBS teams. Illinois’s defense has allowed 230.1 passing yards per game since the 2024 season — 5th-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Washington: Keys to the Game vs. Illinois

Illinois has averaged 12.8 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among Big Ten skill players. Washington’s defense has allowed just 10.3 RAC since the 2024 season — T-4th-best among Big Ten defenses.

Illinois’s WRs has gained 1,526 yards on 105 receptions (14.5 YPR) this season — T-25th-best among FBS WRs. Washington’s defense has allowed just 10.3 Yards Per Reception this season — T-22nd-best among FBS defenses.

Illinois has 353 receptions in 20 games (just 17.6 per game) since the 2024 season — 5th-worst among Big Ten skill players. Washington’s defense has allowed 5.0 receptions per game to TEs since the 2024 season — 2nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Illinois’s WRs has averaged 14.5 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-best among Big Ten WRs. Washington’s defense has allowed just 12.0 RAC to WRs since the 2024 season — T-25th-best among FBS defenses.

Illinois’s WRs has averaged 14.5 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-15th-best among FBS WRs. Washington’s defense has allowed just 10.3 RAC since the 2024 season — T-4th-best among Big Ten defenses.

Matchup Notes for Illinois vs. Washington

Washington have thrown 6.0 Passing TDs per Interception (12 passing TDs/2 interceptions) in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– T-4th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 1.6

Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends

Washington have thrown 6.0 Passing TDs per Interception (12 passing TDs/2 interceptions) in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– T-4th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 1.6

Washington Offensive Stats & Trends

Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends

Washington have thrown 6.0 Passing TDs per Interception (12 passing TDs/2 interceptions) in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– T-4th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 1.6

Washington Defensive Stats & Trends

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