Our Illinois vs Oregon prediction for this NCAAF game is under 54.5, -110.
Illinois battles Oregon in this Big Ten matchup. Illinois looks to slow down another ranked team’s offense, while Oregon will aim to keep their own offense trending upward.
Offshore Odds: Oregon Expected to Win at Home
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | +21.5 (-115) | +900 | O 54.5 (-110) |
| Oregon | -21.5 (-105) | -1700 | U 54.5 (-110) |
Illinois Stays Strong on Defense
Illinois just beat Michigan at home, 21-7. It was a close game at halftime, and the Fighting Illini shut down the Wolverines’ offense in the 2nd half. While Illinois didn’t do much in the passing game, their rushing attack gained 187 yards. The Fighting Illini defense forced 3 turnovers and performed reasonably well on 3rd downs.
Illinois is 3-1 in conference play and has played in several close games. They only lost by 14 on the road to #3 Penn State. The Illinois defense has been inconsistent, playing well one week and struggling the next, but they might be able to keep things interesting against Oregon.
Oregon Keeping Teams Close at Home
Oregon just achieved a shutout win on the road against Purdue, 35-0. The Ducks’ offense almost scored in every quarter, while the passing defense allowed only 93 yards. Additionally, the Oregon defense forced two turnovers. They’ll face a much more consistent offense this week against Illinois.
They were equally efficient on offense, averaging over seven yards per play and converting 5 of 9 on 3rd downs. This was only the 2nd win of the season for the Ducks by 30 or more points. Three out of four of Oregon’s home games have been close, with two coming against ranked opponents. Given this trend, the Ducks might barely cover the spread or win by around 10 points.
Illinois vs Oregon Prediction
It’s interesting that most of Oregon’s blowout wins have come on the road. The Ducks seem to be tested more at home and haven’t run away with games as much. Lately, the Illinois defense has been improving, and they have already shown that they can keep things somewhat interesting against highly ranked opponents. The safe bet here is the under, as Illinois might not score much, but they can slow down Oregon’s efficiency.
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