The Illinois Fighting Illini (3-0) travel to meet the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-0) Friday at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln for the Big Ten opener for both teams. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'college football odds around the Illinois vs. Nebraska odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Fighting Illini have fired out of the chute with 3 consecutive victories to start the season, including a 23-17 win over the previously ranked Kansas Jayhawks on Sept. 7 as a 5-point underdog.
Defense has been a major reason for the success of the Illini, as they’ve allowed just 26 total points, with 13.0 points per game allowed (PPG) against 2 FBS opponents. The Under is 3-0 in 3 games for Illinois.
The Cornhuskers are also playing good football under coach Matt Rhule, as they’ve finally turned the corner after numerous disappointing seasons. Nebraska is not only 3-0 straight up (SU), but also against the spread (ATS). The Under is 3-0, too, allowing just 8.5 PPG in 2 games against FBS foes.