The #23 Illinois Fighting Illini (4-1) host the Purdue Boilermakers (1-4) on Saturday afternoon in a battle between two Big Ten foes.
Illinois is coming off of a rough 21-7 loss to Penn State, snapping the Fighting Illini’s four-game winning streak to start the year.
Purdue got completely embarrassed by Wisconsin this past Saturday, falling 52-6 on the road.
Will the Boilermakers hold their own, or will the Fighting Illini take care of business at home?
Purdue vs Illinois Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Purdue | +19.5 (-115) | O 49 (-130) | +725 |
| Illinois | -19.5 (-115) | U 49 (-105) | -2065 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Purdue vs Illinois Match Details
- Fixture: Purdue Boilermakers @ Illinois Fighting Illini
- Date and Time: Saturday, Oct 12, 2024, 3:30 PM EST
- Location: Memorial Stadium, Champaign, Illinois
Key Stats
Illinois Fighting IlliniIllinois comes in averaging 27.2 points per game. QB Luke Altmyer has thrown for 1047 yards this season. He’s thrown for 11 TDs through the air, and he’s thrown one interception. RB Kaden Feagin has rushed for 306 yards on 67 attempts. He’s also rushed for 3 TDs this season. WR Pat Bryant leads the team with 348 yards on 23 receptions. He has caught 6 TD passes this year.
Illinois’s defense has been very strong this season. The Fighting Illini allow 14.2 points per game. The Fighting Illini are giving up 308.6 yards of total offense per game this year. They also allow 177.4 passing yards per game. The Fighting Illini’s opponents are averaging 131.2 rushing yards. LB Gabe Jacas has been a bright spot on defense, entering with three sacks, 25 tackles, and five tfl. DB Xavier Scott has also been solid, and he has recorded three interceptions.
Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue’s offense has been less than stellar so far. The Boilermakers average 18.6 points per game. QB Hudson Card has thrown for 738 yards this season. He also enters Saturday’s game with 7 TDs and four interceptions on the year. RB Devin Mockobee has rushed for 362 yards on 60 attempts. He’s also rushed for 1 TD this season. TE Max Klare leads the team with 219 yards on 15 receptions. He also has 2 TDs this season.
Purdue’s defense has been pretty average this season. The Boilermakers allow 36.8 points per game. The Boilermakers allow 436.8 yards of total offense on average. They’re also giving up 197.6 passing yards per game. The Boilermakers’ opponents average 239.2 rushing yards this season. LB Kydran Jenkins has stood out on defense, coming in with three sacks, 38 tackles, and five tfl. CB Kyndrich Breedlove has recorded a team-high two interceptions.
Prediction
Illinois has an elite defense, so it’s hard to see Purdue doing much offensively, especially considering that the Boilermakers have totaled just 16 points over their past two games. Factoring in the home field for advantage and the fact that they rank #12 in fewest points allowed in the NCAA, expect Purdue to fail to score a TD in the first half, at most maybe two field goals. The Boilermakers had just six points at halftime last week and zero the week before, so expect them to stay under seven first-half points on Saturday.
Final Pick
Purdue 1st Half Points Under 6.5 (+130)
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