Let’s take a look at the College Football Week 1 odds, picks, and predictions for this week’s game: Indiana vs. Illinois.
This game is going to be UGLY! Illinois was really impressive in their Week Zero win against Wyoming, scoring in every quarter and piling up over 250 rushing yards. That task won't be as easy this week in a road matchup against Indiana, as the Hoosiers return six starters, including two All-Conference players. Illinois also has the advantage on defense because they played together last week and held Wyoming to 212 total yards and two field goals.
Indiana is only returning three starters, but they all are on the line. My concern is that the starting QB, the top two RBs, and the No. 2 WR are all transfers. I feel this game will be two struggling offenses slugging it out. Illinois is struggling against a strong defense, and Indiana is struggling due to a lack of live reps together. In this picture I've painted, it benefits to take the team getting the points and the under, so we'll do that in an early season slugfest!