The Illinois Fighting Illini'(5-5, 3-4 Big Ten) visit the'Iowa Hawkeyes'(8-2, 5-2) on Saturday. Kick from Kinnick Stadium is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Illinois vs. Iowa'odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Illinois beat Indiana 48-45 in overtime last week failing to cover as a 4.5-point home favorite. QB'John'Paddock'threw for 507 yards with 4 TDs and an INT on a 24-of-36 performance. WR Isaiah Williams had 9 receptions for 200 yards and 2 TDs while WR'Pat Bryant'(5, 131, 1) and WR'Casey Washington'(5, 99, 1) each hauled in TDs as well.
Iowa beat Rutgers 22-0 last week to cover as a 2.5-point home underdog. QB'Deacon Hill'went 20 of 31 for 223 yards with a TD and INT. On the ground, the Hawkeyes rushed for 179 yards with RB'Leshon Williams had 13 carries for 63 yards while RB Jaziun Patterson added 53 yards and a TD.
Iowa is No. 23 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.