Illinois vs. Nebraska odds, line, spread: 2023 college football picks, Week 6 predictions by proven model
The Illinois Fighting Illini and the Nebraska Cornhuskers will meet on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Week 6 of the 2023 college football season. The game will be played at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, and is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 PM ET.
Illinois enters the game with a record of 3-2, while Nebraska is 2-3. The Fighting Illini are coming off a 24-10 loss to Wisconsin, while the Cornhuskers are coming off a 41-24 win over Indiana.
Illinois vs. Nebraska odds
The Fighting Illini are 3-point favorites over the Cornhuskers, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 43.5 points.
Illinois vs. Nebraska line
The Illinois Fighting Illini are 3-point favorites over the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Illinois vs. Nebraska spread
The Illinois Fighting Illini are 3-point favorites over the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Illinois vs. Nebraska picks
SportsLine's proven computer model
SportsLine's proven computer model has simulated the Illinois vs. Nebraska game 10,000 times. The model projects that the Fighting Illini will win the game 51% of the time. The model also projects that the total points scored in the game will be under 43.5 points 55% of the time.
Our pick: Illinois -3
Why Illinois will win
The Illinois Fighting Illini have a better offense than the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Illinois ranks 35th in the nation in scoring offense, while Nebraska ranks 102nd. The Fighting Illini also have a better defense than the Cornhuskers. Illinois ranks 37th in the nation in scoring defense, while Nebraska ranks 105th.
Why Nebraska will win
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have a better home-field advantage than the Illinois Fighting Illini. Memorial Stadium is a tough place to play, and the Cornhuskers have a winning record at home in recent years.
The Illinois Fighting Illini are the favorites to win the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Fighting Illini have a better offense and defense than the Cornhuskers, and they are coming off a bye week. However, the Cornhuskers have a better home-field advantage, and they are coming off a win against Indiana.
Additional analysis
Illinois offense
The Illinois Fighting Illini offense is led by quarterback Tommy DeVito. DeVito is a transfer from Syracuse and has had a solid season for the Fighting Illini. He has thrown for 1,234 yards and 10 touchdowns, and he has also rushed for 230 yards and two touchdowns.
The Fighting Illini also have a good running game. Chase Brown is the lead running back, and he has rushed for 532 yards and three touchdowns this season. Josh McCray is another good running back, and he has rushed for 268 yards and two touchdowns this season.
Illinois defense
The Illinois Fighting Illini defense is led by linebacker Tarique Barnes. Barnes is a transfer from Miami, and he is one of the best linebackers in the Big Ten. He has 65 tackles and 3.5 sacks this season.
The Fighting Illini also have a good secondary. Devon Witherspoon is a cornerback, and he is one of the best cornerbacks in the country. He has 25 tackles and three interceptions this season.
Nebraska offense
The Nebraska Cornhuskers offense is led by quarterback Casey Thompson. Thompson is a transfer from Texas, and he has had a solid season for the Cornhuskers. He has thrown for 1,354 yards and 12 touchdowns, and he has also rushed for 183 yards and two touchdowns.
The Cornhuskers also have a good running game. Anthony Grant is the lead running back, and he has rushed for 486 yards and four touchdowns this season. Trey McGowens is another good running back, and he has rushed for 234 yards and one touchdown this season.
Nebraska defense
The Nebraska Cornhuskers defense is led by linebacker Luke Reimer. Reimer is a transfer from Western Michigan, and he is one of the best linebackers in the Big Ten. He has 52 tackles and 3.5 sacks this season.
The Cornhuskers also have a good secondary. Cam Taylor-Britt is a cornerback, and he is one of the best cornerbacks in the country. He has 23 tackles and four interceptions this season.
Head-to-head matchup
The Illinois Fighting Illini and the Nebraska Cornhuskers have met 101 times on the football field. The Fighting Illini led the series 49-46-6. The two teams last met in 2022, and the Cornhuskers won the game 30-26.
Key factors
Home-field advantage: The Nebraska Cornhuskers have a better home-field advantage than the Illinois Fighting Illini. Memorial Stadium is a tough place to play, and the Cornhuskers have a winning record at home in recent years.
Illinois offense: The Illinois Fighting Illini offense is led by quarterback Tommy DeVito, who has had a solid season for the Fighting Illini. He has thrown for 1,234 yards and 10 touchdowns, and he has also rushed for 230 yards and two touchdowns. The Fighting Illini also have a good running game, led by Chase Brown.
Nebraska defense: The Nebraska Cornhuskers defense is led by linebacker Luke Reimer, who is one of the best linebackers in the Big Ten. The Cornhuskers also have a good secondary, led by cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt.
Prediction
The Illinois Fighting Illini are the favorites to win the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Fighting Illini have a better offense and defense than the Cornhuskers, and they are coming off a bye week. However, the Cornhuskers have a better home-field advantage, and they are coming off a win against Indiana.
Our final prediction: Illinois 27, Nebraska 24
Best bets
Illinois to win (-160)
Illinois -3 (-110)
Under 43.5 points (-110)
Please note that these are just predictions, and there is no guarantee that these bets will win. Please bet responsibly, and only bet what you can afford to lose.
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