{"id":21970,"date":"2024-09-27T22:11:17","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T22:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.offshoresportsbooks.com\/news\/?p=21970"},"modified":"2024-09-29T00:04:20","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T00:04:20","slug":"fighting-illini-vs-nittany-lions-prediction-ncaaf-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.offshoresportsbooks.com\/news\/fighting-illini-vs-nittany-lions-prediction-ncaaf-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"NCAAF: Illinois vs Penn State Prediction, Offshore Odds, and Stats (Sep 28)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our prediction for today’s NCAAF<\/a> game between Illinois and Penn State is Fighting Illini +18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the first time since 2008, both of these teams will meet as ranked opponents. The No. 9 Penn State Nittany Lions have won seven of the last ten meetings, and the No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini will try to put a stop to that trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offshore Odds: Illinois Major Underdogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Team<\/th>Spread<\/th>Money Line<\/th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Fighting Illini<\/td>+18 (-111)<\/a><\/td>+615<\/a><\/td>O 47.5 (-125)<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Nittany Lions<\/td>-18 (-109)<\/a><\/td>-850<\/a><\/td>U 47.5 (+105)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Fighting Illini vs. Nittany Lions Head-to-Head Stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Fighting Illini are 6-21 all-time against the Nittany Lions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Illinois Keep Up With Penn State?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Illinois is 4-0 for the first time since 2011 and just secured a strong overtime road win against ranked Nebraska. However, this team’s early success is partially due to their opponents’ turnovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the last game, Luke Altmyer threw four touchdown passes for 215 yards and didn\u2019t throw an interception. The Fighting Illini rushed for over 150 yards, and the rushing defense didn\u2019t give up much. Additionally, the defense recorded three sacks in that game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This team has been battle-tested, facing several ranked opponents early on, and they are finding success as a result. It\u2019s been a while since Illinois has been ranked this early in the season, and they are embracing the opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Penn State Offense Looking To Lead The Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Nittany Lions are preparing for this Big Ten matchup. They are 3-0 and looking to maintain their offensive momentum, averaging over 537 yards per game this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quarterback Drew Allar is completing 70 percent of his passes and has thrown eight touchdowns. The team ranks around the top ten for both offense and defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently, they had a tune-up game against Kent State, winning 56-0 and amassing over 700 yards of offense. Penn State is ranked second in the nation, averaging 17 yards per completion, so their downfield attack could be beneficial in this game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Homecoming
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No. 9 Penn State vs. No. 19 Illinois
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Saturday, LIVE from Happy Valley \ud83d\udcfa pic.twitter.com\/13df82rVkx<\/a><\/p>— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) September 26, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>