The Illinois Fighting Illini (3-0) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-0) open their Big Ten Conference schedules Friday at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we look at Illinois vs. Nebraska odds from BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds before making our expert college football picks and predictions'later in the week.
The Fighting Illini picked up a 30-9 win over Central Michigan Saturday, pushing at most shops as a 21-point favorite. Illinois is 2-0-1 against the spread (ATS), while cashing the Under in all 3 games to date. The defense has been a major key for the success, allowing just 8.7 points per game (PPG), and 13.0 PPG in 2 games against FBS teams.
Nebraska has opened with 3 straight wins and covers, including an impressive 28-10 win against Colorado in Lincoln 2 weeks ago. Like the Illini, the Cornhuskers have also cashed the Under in all 3 games, allowing just 8.5 PPG in 2 games against FBS opponents.
Nebraska is No. 22 in the